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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    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their peak in summertime, and second, it requires no baking, which keeps the kitchen cool! This dessert feels extravagant but is so easy to make. —Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont

    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    2 reviews

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...


    Chocolate Oat Bars

    3 reviews

    These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    3 reviews

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead layered dessert, adorable in individual Mason jars, will disappear...

    Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

    1 review

    I love the combination of salty, sweet, and chocolate. These cookies hit all those beautiful notes and come together in...


    Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    1 review

    This comforting dish can easily be assembled and frozen to bake at a later date. If you have any leftover...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    31 reviews

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Butter Pound Cake

    1 review

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


    Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies

    1 review

    My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...


    Frosted Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...


    Chocolate Malt Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...

    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    2 reviews

    I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's...


    Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti

    3 reviews

    I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...


    Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    8 reviews

    I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....


    How to Get a Grillo’s Pickle Bouquet for Valentine’s Day

    The Grillo's pickle bouquet sells out before Valentine's Day, so plan ahead!


    Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes

    2 reviews

    Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...


    Chai Snickerdoodles

    5 reviews

    When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...


    Garlicky Herbed Shrimp

    3 reviews

    I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...


    Elegant Seafood Bisque

    1 review

    Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee


    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...

    Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake

    4 reviews

    A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...


    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...


    Squash Ribbons

    3 reviews

    Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...


    Chocolate Heart Cookies

    7 reviews

    For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...



    Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

    8 reviews

    This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...