Valentine's Day Recipes

A friend invited me to go to a cooking demo at her church years ago, and one of the recipes...

The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only...

A chocolate espresso martini will get any party started! Made with vanilla vodka, espresso and chocolate liqueur, this sweet cocktail...

Three of my favorite foods—chocolate, hazelnuts and puff pastry—come together for an impressive dessert. Dress them up with a drizzle...

Steal hearts this Valentine's Day with brownies that have cute frosting centers. They're simply irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...

Bound to impress, this dessert features velvety cream cheese, fresh red strawberries and a drizzle of fudge atop a crunchy...

The next time you long for a chocolaty dessert, bake up a batch of these jumbo-size brownie cookies....

I love the contrasting tastes and textures of these rounds. Each bite balances the refreshing burst and crunch of cucumber...

This is a special treat I love to make and everyone looks forward to a nice slice with lots of...

My kids and grandchildren love this saltine cracker candy recipe. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out...

This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of...

We first made these cookies when my boys were small, and they would always end up covered in flour and...

I fell for the Bakewell tart, a British dessert, while stationed in Dubai with the Navy. Jam with almond filling...

Everyone likes a good old-fashioned cookie mix—and this one is especially popular with chocoholics! Tie the prep and baking directions...

I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...

Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...

I love this recipe because it combines three of my favorite flavors: coffee, hazelnuts and cherries. —Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...

Here's a way to take a simple cake mix and make it look spectacular! The filling and frosting are really...

My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties....

I was trying to make a unique Christmas cookie inspired by my brother's love of Red Hots, so I used...

Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do with chicken breasts, get inspired with this chicken piccata recipe that...

I’ve saved this jam-filled whoopie pie recipe for years after cutting it out of a newspaper. It’s one of my...

Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We’re blue cheese fans, but you might like...

Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids...

While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an...

This recipe is a busy mom's twist on a favorite dessert—tiramisu. The dish is simple to assemble and perfect to...