Cook From the Heart This Valentine’s Day

When it comes to Valentine’s Day dining, heart-shaped eats get plenty of love. Heart-shaped chocolate. Heart-shaped pizza. Heart-shaped meatloaf. The beat goes on. Yet dishes prepared with actual heart don’t exactly garner affection. While chowing down on heart may sound strange and utterly unromantic, it’s essentially the same as any other animal muscle—meaty and packed with plenty of protein. Heart can be served raw, grilled, cured, or deviled—plus it’s inexpensive (though don’t let your significant other know that).

Below, you’ll find some recipes for February 14 or any other day, for that matter, which show off the versatility of heart sourced from flock, fowl, and herd, as well as a couple of veggie-based options for the non-meat eaters, and, well, faint of heart.

Grilled Beef Heart with Roasted Golden Beets and Horseradish

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Chef Chris Cosentino is a wizard when it comes to making unconventional cuts of meat shine and his heart-beet combo is the perfect gateway for offal newbies. The whole, grilled beef heart gets an extra burst of flavor from a two-hour marinade which is highlighted by a sweet acidic hit of white wine and orange juice. The accompanying roasted beet salad provides a nice contrast of sweetness as well as some heat courtesy of a horseradish vinaigrette.  Get the Grilled Beef Heart with Roasted Golden Beets and Horseradish recipe. Get the Grilled Beef Heart with Roasted Golden Beets and Horseradish recipe.

Heart Tartare, Puttanesca-Style

The Daily Meal

Chef Consentino goes cold-hearted with this gorgeous tartare. Diced raw kip (a.k.a. veal) heart receives the puttanesca treatment, tossed with the classic combination of tomatoes, capers, and olives. Cosentino doubles down on his Italian inspiration with the addition of homemade focaccia crackers. Get the Puttanesca-Style Heart Tartare recipe.

Chicken Heart Yakitori

Jess Pryles

Japanese chicken yakitori specialists are known to use every part of the bird including the small intestine and uterus which makes skewering some heart seem tame in comparison.  The meat is grilled and basted with a mixture of teriyaki and ginger adding a touch of sweetness and warmth to the juicy, flame-kissed heart. Get the Chicken Heart Yakitori recipe.

Beef Heart Anticuchos

Peru Delights

Meat skewers, or anticuchos, are a staple in Peru and beef heart is among the most popular options. This traditional recipe uses a marinade highlighted by aji panca, a Peruvian red pepper that provides an extra layer of smokiness to the grilled heart. The skewers are served with simple side duo of boiled potatoes and corn as well as some aji sauce for added spice enhancement. Get the Beef Heart Anticuchos recipe.

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Deviled Duck Hearts

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If you’re the type of person who is terrified by hearts (perhaps you’ve seen “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” one too many times) invoking Satan probably won’t make them more palatable. But in the interest of good eating, it would be advised to face your fears and give these sinfully good spicy, pan-fried whole duck hearts a try. Deviled eggs may be all the rage right now but deviled duck hearts just might be even more addictive. Get the Deviled Duck Hearts recipe.

Cured Beef Heart

Great British Chefs

Here we have the “Trout Mask Replica” of beef heart offerings – bizarre yet ultimately satisfying. The heart is brined and then cured using a sourdough starter, transforming the muscle into an umami bomb suitable for grating over pasta and eggs. Get the Cured Beef Heart recipe.

Bourbon-Cream Turkey Gravy

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The bag of heart, liver, and gizzard that comes with your turkey isn’t just for show. Those flavored-filled morsels otherwise known as giblets are essential for preparing a knockout gravy. This recipe also incorporates Inside the Bourbon Boom: How Old-Fashioned Became Cool and cream to add to the wow factor.  You’ll never go back to that blech powder and water mix. Get our Bourbon-Cream Turkey Gravy recipe.

Breaded Artichoke Hearts

Christina’s Cucina

This simple preparation of a popular Italian treat wisely takes advantage of jarred artichoke hearts – peeling them by hand ain’t worth the hassle. Just dip the hearts in flour, egg, and seasoned bread crumbs, then fry. Badda bing, badda boom, you got yourself a hearty app or side. Get the Breaded Artichoke Hearts recipe.  

Hearts of Palm Ceviche

Carrots & Flowers

Hearts of palm prove to be a worthy substitution for seafood in this vegan take on ceviche. Accompanied by an assortment of chopped vegetables and a healthy dose of fresh lime juice, the mild tree-based hearts soak in all that bright, citrusy and spicy goodness. Tear open a bag of tortilla chips and dig in. Get the Hearts of Palm Ceviche recipe.

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These Are the Best Brands of Gluten-Free Pasta You Can Buy

A delectable plate of pasta with a rich Italian sauce is something that people used to feel they had to give up if they had celiac disease or other gluten sensitivity. However, that’s far from the truth today. You can find dozens of brands that make gluten-free pasta that you can easily buy online. In fact, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best for you. Consider these best brands of gluten-free pasta that can even be an improvement on traditional pasta that’s made with wheat. If you can’t have gluten, you don’t have to miss out on the pleasure of incredible pasta any time you want it.

Banza Gluten-Free Chickpea Pasta, $3.49 at Thrive Market

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Chickpeas are both delicious and nutritious, which may be why pasta made from them is now so in-demand. Banza chickpea pasta is a tasty option, and several varieties are available: angel hair, rigatoni, ziti (which can be baked just as well as regular ziti), penne, linguine, rotini, shells, and wheels, among others. The ingredients are so simple that you won’t have to guess at any complicated chemical terms you’ve never heard of; this pasta only contains chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, and xanthan gum.See It

Annie’s Gluten-Free Vegan Mac and Cheese, 12 boxes for $29.88 on Amazon

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If you still yearn for the occasional treat of boxed macaroni and cheese, the yummy comfort food of childhood, you don’t have to be denied the pleasure. A tasty gluten-free version from Annie’s is available online from shops like Vegan Essentials. Annie’s gluten-free mac and cheese is a rice pasta that is made without artificial flavors, synthetic colors, or preservatives. The only thing you need to add is your favorite plant-based milk, and it’s as easy to make as “regular” mac and cheese.See It

Lundberg Family Farms Gluten-Free Brown Rice Spaghetti, 6 boxes for $26.22 on Amazon

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The rice spaghetti from Lundberg Family Farms has no gluten, cholesterol, dairy, or wheat. In fact, there is exactly one ingredient in the Lindberg Family Farms gluten-free brown rice spaghetti: organic brown rice flour. The company has been committed to making delectable foods while striving to respect and sustain the earth since 1937. In addition to the spaghetti, other gluten-free varieties such as penne pasta are available.See It

Barilla Gluten-Free Pasta, 3 boxes for $15 on Amazon

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Barilla is one of the most recognized names in boxed pasta, and you can find it in many major grocery stores across the country. Now the company is making gluten-free pasta that is every bit as pleasing to the taste buds as its original offerings. It’s made with corn and rice, and Barilla makes its gluten-free pasta with no GMO ingredients. You can find Barilla spaghetti, penne, and even oven-ready lasagna pasta that’s certified gluten-free.See It

Ancient Harvest Gluten-Free Supergrain Pasta Shells, $7.15 on Amazon

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Made from USDA organic corn and quinoa, Ancient Harvest gluten-free pasta shells are low in sugar and made from non-GMO ingredients. The plant-based pasta has the same taste and texture that traditional wheat-based pasta has. There are only two ingredients in the Ancient Harvest shells: organic corn flour and organic quinoa flour. In addition to the shells, Ancient Harvest’s full line of supergrain, gluten-free pastas include elbows, penne, rotini, spaghetti, linguini, garden pagodas, and veggie curls. Some of the varieties have a few more ingredients. For example, the Ancient Harvest garden pagodas are made with organic corn flour, organic quinoa flour, dried organic spinach, and dried organic beet or dried organic red bell pepper. They all keep things simple and healthy without compromising on taste.See It

King Soba Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pasta, 3 packs for $14.98 on Amazon

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High in protein and fiber, King Soba’s gluten-free buckwheat pasta is as nourishing as it is appetizing. With a chewier texture than most other buckwheat noodles on the market, King Soba’s buckwheat pasta has a similar consistency to rice noodles, and is always gluten-free, wheat-free, organic, and non-GMO. Their buckwheat pasta is also certified organic by the USDA, and it’s both kosher and vegan. Further cinching the deal of calling this a health food, it’s low-fat and sodium-free too.See It

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If you’re new to gluten-free foods, be sure to check out our Best Gluten-Free Beginner Hacks, and our in-depth Guide to Going Gluten-Free.

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Super Bowl Party Playbook

There’s one team that everyone roots for, whether your eyes are glued to the game or you’re more focused on those fantastic commercials, and that’s Team Food. Not sure where to start when it comes to planning the perfect Super Bowl party? No stress, just get some coaching tips from our Super Bowl party playbook, and you’ll be serving up touchdown-worthy recipes in no time.

1. Make some dishes that don’t require attention while eating.

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For instance, it’s easier to keep your eyes on the pigskin when noshing on meatballs, popcorn, or even pigs in a blanket (though dipping in different sauces complicates things a little). Wings are fabulous finger food, but the presence of bones means they require more attention than many other scarf-worthy snacks, and guacamole demands a modicum of coordination to get it onto your chip. Just have at least a couple grab-and-gobble options for those who are actually there to watch the game first and eat second, in case they truly can’t tear their eyes away from the screen.

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2. Have enough beer—and beer openers!

It’s key to have enough beer. And to have a way to open it, in case you’re not just dealing with twist-offs and pop tops. Consider stocking up on multiple openers to stash around your viewing area (and kitchen, and yard…); try these ways of securing your bottle opener so it stays in place. But if you do lose track of it, pull out a nifty party trick and up your awesomeness by learning how to open the beer bottle with a pen. If you want to get a little fancier (but not as fancy as Super Bowl wine), consider batching up some beer cocktails for the big game.

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3. Bring out the heaviest players during Half Time.

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This means brats, burgers, and other such meaty mains. Even though your guests have been eating for a good portion of the game, they’re bound to still be hungry after a few beers. And during the half, they’ll have time to devote to properly chowing down. Trust us, more food is good for one and all.

4. Remember to include some healthy options.

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Just because the Super Bowl is stereotyped as a barbecuing, testosterone-fueled, tailgating-type shindig doesn’t mean that every recipe has to be so fat-filled that it’s sure to clog your arteries. Serve prepped veggies with a flavorful homemade dip, like this remoulade or blue cheese dressing, and lighten up your queso. Sneak in some plant-based junk food options, and check out these other healthy Super Bowl snacks. Your waistline will thank you, and so will your guests. (Don’t forget the keto folks, or vegans either.)

5. Call on your Crock-Pot.

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If you don’t want to be distracted in the kitchen, make one (or several) slow cooker Super Bowl recipes that can hang out on the kitchen counter so guests can serve themselves. They’re handy for Super Bowl soups as well, in case you like things that are easy, delicious, and punny. (In which case, check out our Super Bowl Buffet party plan too.)

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6. Don’t forget dessert!

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Keep it to finger food, like brownie bars and cookies, but don’t leave your guests craving something sweet (other than the taste of victory, of course). Our personal favorites are these Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars, but if cakes and cupcakes are more your cup-of-tea, we’ve got those too. We also like beer dessert recipes for the occasion, for obvious reasons.

For more Super Bowl recipes, tips, and tricks, visit our Super Bowl headquarters.

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Soup Up Your Super Bowl

The Super Bowl. Whether you like it or not, you’ll probably be watching. If not for the football, then for the commercials. Or maybe the halftime show (ugh, Justin Timberlake Adam Levine, really?) Or maybe for the food. Yes, definitely for the food. You’re bound to be surrounded by bountiful spreads of wings and dips and pizza for miles. But you don’t need a stadium made of sandwiches or a watermelon sculpted like helmet to enjoy the big game.

What if there are other food options and what if they are right there in the name? I’m talking, of course, about soup. Superb soup, served in bowls! Yes the wordplay is corny, but these recipes definitely are not, unless you actually want to add corn to them—then go ahead, why not?!

If you have a vested interest in the game, you may want to go with team-themed options. And no I’m not talking about adding rams or patriots to your broth. (Please don’t eat either!) If you don’t care either way, pick something that aligns with Super Bowl food traditions.

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New England Clam Chowder

If you’re rooting for the Patriots (again), go with a nice New England clam chowder. Our recipe takes you through the process of making the creamy, seafood-laden soup entirely from scratch. And don’t forget this pro-tip: When prepping the vegetables for the soup, save all the peelings and scraps (except the potato skins) to steam with the clams. Get our New England Clam Chowder recipe.

Slow Cooker Pork Ramen

Eva Kolenko

If you’re pulling for the Los Angeles Rams, ramen is a perfect choice—the city is known for many great ramen joints, but more importantly, the name of the team is right there in the name of the dish! This succulent pork version is easy to make in the slow cooker too, and perfect sprinkled with scallions, sesame seeds, and hard-boiled eggs. Eat this and you can’t lose, even if the team you’re rooting for does. Get the Slow Cooker Pork Ramen recipe.

Cheesesteak Soup

Spend With Pennies

If you’re still celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ win last year, or you just like lots of meat and cheese, we recommend going with a cheesesteak soup. Yes, such a wondrous thing exists! This recipe is a beefier take on French onion soup. Throw in peppers and onions and top with tons of cheddar and provolone, because Cheez Whiz in soup is just weird. Get the Cheesesteak Soup recipe.

German Beer Cheese Soup

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But what if you don’t care one way or another who scores the winning touchdown and didn’t even know there was a team named after a bird? In that case, use the one beverage that’s bound to be overflowing the day of the Super Bowl as the key ingredient in your soup—beer. Grab a bottle or two and add some extra flavor to the mix. This German beer cheese soup can be made in 30 minutes. Use ale for a full-bodied taste or pilsner or wheat beer if you want something a little subtler. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a gooey bowl of beer and cheese. Get the German Beer Cheese Soup recipe.

Oktoberfest Potato, Bacon & Beer Soup

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If you’re looking for a heartier option that is also somehow less heavy, go with this brothier bowl. It’s basically loaded baked potato stew (but you could still serve potato skins on the side instead of plain old bread)! Get the Oktoberfest Potato, Bacon and Beer Soup recipe.

And what do you serve any of these delicious choices in? You could go with these lame football-shaped bowls. But why use plastic bowls when you could use bread bowls?! Low-carb diets be damned, bread bowls are the ideal way to eat any soup or stew. Their crusty exteriors add some well-needed crunch and their doughy insides sop up every last drop of broth. If you’re especially handy, bake oblong rolls to get the football shape effect. You can also use them to hold dips, chilis, and other snacks. Because no matter what the occasion, you can never have enough bread.

This post was originally published on January 31, 2018 and was updated on January 22, 2019.

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