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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    Beef Wellington

    Though individual servings of this beef Wellington recipe might look sophisticated, making them is as easy as crimping together the...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

    Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...


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    Flourless Chocolate Torte

    Flourless chocolate torte is the perfect dessert for chocoholics—no flour gets in the way of the rich chocolate flavor. Bake...


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    Red Velvet Cheesecake

    Fans of cheesecake and red velvet cake will love this two-for-one red velvet cheesecake recipe! Whip it up the day...


    Cherry Dew Dumplings

    I’ve never seen a recipe like this one, where filled crescent dough and Mountain Dew are baked together. It’s such...


    Chocolate Angel Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

    Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...


    Black Bean Brownies

    Black bean brownies are naturally high in protein and fiber, but this recipe ensures chocolaty goodness too. If you're avoiding...


    Mint Chocolate Wafers

    My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first—and best—recipes...

    Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

    I love chocolate and this is so quick and easy to make that I can surprise my family anytime of...


    Lavender Honey Cheesecake

    I love the scent of lavender, and the edible flowers make this cheesecake one of the most spectacular I've tasted....


    Seafood Cakes with Herb Sauce

    I live near the ocean and have a wide variety of seafood available to experiment with in recipes. This one...


    Tangy Strawberry Slush

    When temperatures rise, cool things down with this ice-cold fruity slush. Keep some in the freezer for when guests pop...


    Cranberry-Pecan Brie Cups

    These appetizer cups are great for entertaining since you can make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready...


    Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

    My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...


    Caramel-Mocha Ice Cream Dessert

    You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for...


    Raspberry Truffle Cocktail

    This adults-only hot chocolate is a decadent addition to any holiday gathering. It can easily be adapted to dairy lovers'...


    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...

    Nutella-Stuffed Strawberries

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


    Whoopie Cookies

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


    Swedish Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce

    Skip the brown gravy and try making Swedish meatballs with Alfredo sauce in your slow cooker. It's thick, rich, creamy...


    Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette

    Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...


    Mocha Java Pie with Kahlua Cream

    I'm a big coffee drinker and love the iced and frozen versions, too. This pie was my way of incorporating...


    Swirled Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake

    One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...

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    Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

    Strawberry cheesecake cupcakes serve all the flavors of a slice of cheesecake in a handheld treat. No plate or fork...


    Chocolate-Praline Layer Cake

    For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped...


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    Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake

    After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a...


    Scallops in Shells

    For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a...


    Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake

    My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...


    Chocolate Monkey Bread

    We enjoy this chocolate monkey bread as we open gifts on Christmas. It's impossible to resist. —Heather Deterding, Odenton, Maryland