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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    Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn

    1 review

    When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...


    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    3 reviews

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...


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    Brownie Torte

    4 reviews

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


    Pureed Butternut Squash Soup

    2 reviews

    For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...


    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte

    1 review

    My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...


    Berry Mini Cheesecakes

    9 reviews

    There's always room for some mini desserts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Simple Turtle Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over premade cheesecake. It always makes busy holidays...

    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...


    Hazelnut Macarons

    You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...


    Easy Lemon Berry Tartlets

    3 reviews

    These fruity, flaky tartlets filled with raspberries and topped with lemon-tinged cream cheese are a sweet ending to any weeknight...


    Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

    5 reviews

    Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    16 reviews

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...




    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

    1 review

    My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...


    Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake

    18 reviews

    I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky

    Inside-Out Veggie Dip

    6 reviews

    Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma


    Coffee & Cream Martini

    11 reviews

    With Kahlua, Irish cream liquor and chocolate sandwich cookies, this martini is almost like a dessert. It's an after-dinner drink...


    Contest-Winning Braised Short Ribs

    5 reviews

    I've been relying on this braised short ribs recipe ever since I bought my first slow cooker some 19 years...


    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

    31 reviews

    To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn


    Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake

    16 reviews

    Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...


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    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    28 reviews

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...

    Ricotta Cheesecake

    1 review

    When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...


    Cranberry Creme Brulee

    2 reviews

    Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    30 reviews

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Layered Brownie Dessert

    9 reviews

    A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    7 reviews

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


    Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

    4 reviews

    I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...