Valentine's Day Recipes

Hosting a sweet Valentine’s party or a romantic evening for two? Bring the love on February 14th with our best Valentine’s Day dinner recipes, heart-shaped desserts and other treats you’ll adore.

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    Swedish Meatballs Alfredo

    I'm a big fan of this potluck-perfect dish. It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes. Plus, it's...


    Whoopie Cookies

    I don’t always have time to make whoopie pies from scratch, so I tweaked a cake mix recipe to create...


    Nutella-Stuffed Strawberries

    Gourmet strawberries are pricey to order but easy to make. We serve strawberries with hazelnut spread as a crowd-pleasing appetizer...


    Chocolate Chunk Pancakes with Raspberry Sauce

    Chocolate and raspberries are two of my ideal ingredients, so I pack both into pancakes. I make them in honor...


    Pancetta-Wrapped Shrimp with Honey-Lime Glaze

    Requested every year by my family during the holidays are these shrimp appetizers. We're all familiar with bacon-wrapped shrimp bites,...


    Chocolate Fruit Basket Cake

    Basic ingredients jazz up this easy cake, one that’s sure to bring “oohs” and “aahs!” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Cherry Upside-Down Cake

    “As a home ec teacher, I used this recipe to demonstrate simple cake and sauce making. The kids loved it—just...


    Salmon Veggie Packets

    I feel the spirit of Julia Child when I make lemon-pepper salmon en papillote (in parchment). It’s the first French...

    Double-Dipped Shortbread Cookies

    My mom and her friend did a lot of cookie swaps together. They were always finding new recipes to share,...


    Cinnamon Roll Biscuits

    When my grandchildren visit, these cinnamon roll biscuits are their favorite "Breakfast at Grammy's House" treat. If you're not a...


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    Steak Diane

    Sometimes, I add more mushrooms to this recipe when my son's eating dinner—he loves them, and they are just fantastic...


    Meringues with Fresh Berries

    Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to...


    Chocolate-Covered Coconut Candy

    These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and...


    Simple Shrimp Scampi

    This is an extremely easy recipe designed to impress your guests. It can serve as an appetizer for a large...


    Coquilles St. Jacques for 1

    Buttery scallops in rich, creamy sauce would be tough to share. Good thing you don’t have to. —Betsy Esley, Lake...


    Yummy Chocolate Dip

    Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...


    Cream Cheese & Chive Omelet

    The first bite of creamy filling lets you know this isn’t any old omelet. Make it once, and we suspect...

    Strawberry Spinach Salad

    Plump scarlet strawberries and fresh spinach are tossed with a bright poppyseed vinaigrette and toasted pecans in this sweet seasonal...


    Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta

    Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy,...


    Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheese Bake

    Creamy mozzarella and Swiss cheeses create the base for these tasty veggies, while a hint of cayenne pepper gives them...


    Raspberry Swirl Frozen Dessert

    Rich, creamy and delicious describe this raspberry treat. It's so luscious it's worth the time it takes to make it....


    Strawberry Heart Cake

    My granddaughter, Leslie, was born on Valentine's Day, so every year I bake up this special strawberry heart-shaped cake for...


    Cherry Chip Muffins

    When Valentine's Day rolls around, I like to bake these cute muffins in small heart-shaped tins. Drizzled with pink icing,...

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    Conversation Cupcakes

    Enjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You...


    Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

    Sour cream chocolate cake boasting a rich, velvety texture and deep, delectable chocolate flavor. The addition of sour cream adds...

    Wonton Kisses

    These wrapped bundles are filled with a sweet chocolate candy kiss and sure to delight guests at your next party....


    Chocolate Strawberry Truffle Brownies

    Some of the strawberry jam I put up every year makes its way into these brownies. I like to bake...


    Chocolate Almond Crescents

    If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

    With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for...