Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean crowded restaurants or fixed menus. Some of the best nights are the ones you plan at home — cooking together, pouring a glass of wine, and enjoying a meal that feels intentional.
With the right cut of steak and a simple plan, an at-home date night can feel just as special (if not more). Below are three go-to Valentine’s dinners using Wilders favorites — each one elevated, approachable, and built for slowing down and enjoying the moment.
Pan-Seared Wilders Wagyu Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter & Crispy Potatoes
This is a classic for a reason. Rich, bold, and meant to be shared, a Wagyu ribeye sets the tone for a cozy, intentional night in.
How to make it
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Roast halved baby potatoes at 425°F with olive oil, salt, and pepper until golden and crisp
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Let the ribeye come to room temperature, then season generously
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Sear in a hot cast-iron skillet for 3–4 minutes per side
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Add butter, smashed garlic, and fresh herbs, basting until fragrant
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Rest, slice, and serve with potatoes and spooned garlic butter
This one pairs perfectly with a glass of red and an unhurried evening.
Wilders Wagyu Tenderloin Filet with Red Wine Pan Sauce & Creamy Mashed Potatoes
If you’re looking for something refined but comforting, this is it. Tender Wagyu filet with a simple pan sauce feels special without being complicated.
How to make it
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Boil Yukon gold potatoes until tender and mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper
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Season filets and sear in a hot skillet until desired doneness, then rest
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In the same pan, sauté minced shallot
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Deglaze with red wine, add beef stock, and reduce
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Finish with butter and spoon over the filet
It’s the kind of meal that feels restaurant-worthy but stays relaxed and personal.
Wilders Wagyu New York Strip Steak with Charred Broccolini & Lemon
Clean, simple, and full of flavor, this option is perfect if you want something effortless that still delivers.
How to make it
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Season the strip steak generously and sear in a hot pan until deeply caramelized
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Remove and rest
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In the same pan, char broccolini with olive oil until tender and blistered
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Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, and flaky salt
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Slice steak and serve family-style
Minimal ingredients, maximum payoff.
Start with a great cut and keep everything else simple. Sometimes that’s all it takes.