Name: How to Cook a Valentine's Day Dinner That Shows You Care, but Not Like in a Really Over-the-Top Way
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. bone-in pork loin chop, 1–1½" thick; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 large eggs; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup sugar; 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup whole milk; 4 oz. drained Castelvetrano, Cerignola, or other unpitted green olives; 3 garlic cloves; 1 lemon; ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 3 oz. feta; Crusty bread (for serving); 1 oz. bittersweet, semisweet, or milk chocolate; ¼ cup heavy cream; 1 oz. Parmesan; 3 Tbsp. raw unblanched hazelnuts; 1 medium shallot; 1 large or 2 small Belgian endive; 2½ tsp. honey, divided; 1 small Pink Lady apple; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter; Coffee ice cream (for serving)

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A date night menu that's perfect for two. Marinated Olives and Feta to kick things off, followed by a crispy, juicy Date Night Pork Chop, and a Chocolate Dutch Baby to round out the festivities.