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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    Crab Lasagna Roll-Ups

    With their creamy filling and delicate crab flavor, these roll-ups are simply satisfying. "I serve this quick and easy dish...


    Herbed New Potatoes

    I make these potatoes often for my husband and me. They're easy to prepare and have a nice dill flavor....


    Fettuccine Primavera

    This delicious dish from field editor Cassandra Corridon of Frederick, Maryland is chockfull of crisp-tender vegetables that are delicately seasoned...


    Chicken with Cherry Sauce

    This tender moist chicken bakes in a savory sauce that combines cherries with soy sauce, orange juice and ginger. It's...


    Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

    This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
    it makes a spectacular presentation. The best...


    Seafood Pasta Delight

    My friends thought it was a little strange that I packed a wok when I came to visit them. That...


    Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies

    These chocolate chip meringue cookies are one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine's Day or...


    Strawberry Pavlova

    I eat lots of fruits, and this recipe showcasing strawberries is a favorite. It's an impressive dessert that never fails.

    Caramel Fondue

    My brothers can't get enough of this caramel dip. We gather around the table, dipping pieces of pound cake and...


    Party Mint Patties

    These easy-to-make mint candies are perfect for any occasion throughout the year. Simply tint the dough the appropriate color. Friends...


    Chocolate Dessert Fondue

    This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover's dream. You'll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including...


    Cherry Waldorf Salad

    We combine apples with tart cherries and dried cranberries to give an autumn twist to classic Waldorf salad. —Marie Hattrup,...


    Whipped Chocolate Dessert

    This dessert makes a cool and delicious treat on a warm summer day. I bake a tender crust from a...


    Five-Minute Trifle

    Frozen pound cake, pudding mix and whipped topping make this trifle easy to assemble…and true to its name. Any type...


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    Garlic Butter Shrimp

    This four-ingredient shrimp recipe will blow you away! Garlic butter shrimp is a quick-cooking dish that's versatile enough to work...


    Green Bean Stir-Fry

    Soy sauce and peanut butter flavor these crisp-tender beans. "They're a nice change from the usual green bean salads and...


    Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

    "This dessert is out of this world," promises Iola Egle, McCook, Nebraska. Coconut, chocolate chips, marshmallows and pecans turn a...

    Valentine Candy Hearts

    THESE SPECIAL SWEETS for February 14 are so simple to fix, you'll want to skip the store-bought kind for good...and...


    Caramelized Pork Slices

    This easy treatment for pork caught my eye when I saw the word "caramelized." The slightly sweet glaze is yummy....


    Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle

    "We do a lot of entertaining," relates Tammy Irvine of Whitby, Ontario. "I like to make this easy trifle when...


    Valentine Brownies

    In Austin, Texas, Susan Ohlendorf found a fun way to show her loved ones how much she cares. She prepares...


    Secret Kiss Cupcakes

    I earned a merit badge by dreaming up these cupcakes for a Cub Scouts meeting. You should have seen the...


    Fortune Cookies

    Our Test Kitchen staff came up with these sweet Valentine treats. Tuck a written sentiment inside...and share the tasty homemade...

    Cherry Tarts

    If life is a bowl of cherries, these individual cherry tarts are the best way to use up all the...


    Valentine Cookie Bouquet

    "I always try to do something special with my fair entries. This cookie bouquet was a blue-ribbon winner," says Marlene...


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    Shrimp Pasta Primavera

    This no-stress shrimp pasta primavera highlights the flavors of spring with the freshest seasonal veggies. It's a weeknight-friendly meal that'll...


    Cherry Cream Cheese Spread

    Dotted with pretty maraschino cherries, this spread is an attractive complement to your holiday table. —Ruth Hastings


    Glazed Cornish Hens

    If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, our Test Kitchen experts suggest these...


    Swiss Cherry Bruschetta

    This recipe is a spinoff of a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart and...