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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    Strawberry Mascarpone Crepes

    These lovely strawberry crepes were my mom's Sunday morning specialty. She grew all her own herbs, including plenty of basil...


    Strawberry Cream Cake

    Our strawberry cream cake recipe pairs three layers of delicate cake with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries for the...


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins

    Strawberry-rhubarb muffins might just be our favorite baked treat to celebrate the sweet-tart flavors of the late spring and summer...


    Scallops Au Gratin

    Since scallops will continue to release their cooked juices, drain this liquid before returning scallops to the pan so that...


    Four-Berry Spinach Salad

    Nature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. The slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with the sweet in-season fruit. —Betty Lise...


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    Shrimp Pesto Pasta

    Garden-fresh basil and plump shrimp combine for a shrimp pesto pasta bursting with alfresco vibes.


    Chicken Scampi

    This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delicious meal that's perfect for when you just need a couple of servings. It...


    Homemade Raspberry Sauce

    Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...

    Easy Cheesecake

    Looking for an easy cheesecake recipe that’s luscious on the palate and super simple to make? With just 20 minutes...


    Special Strip Steaks

    I like to use my wonderful cast-iron skillet, inherited from my mother, when I'm preparing this delicious steak, notes Janice...


    Red Pepper Carrot Soup

    This colorful soup is a tasty way to have a serving of vegetables without a lot of fat. Even my...


    Baked Lobster Tails

    Wondering how to cook lobster tails in the oven? Then these lobster tails are for you! Lobster tail recipes are...


    Chicken with Garlic-Tomato Sauce

    My husband and I made up this recipe as we went along, and we love the way this chicken in...


    Almond-Crusted Salmon

    I like to serve this crunchy almond-crusted salmon with lots of mango salsa. It's a beautiful dish you might want...


    Contest-Winning Chocolate Mint Wafers

    I created these melt-in-your-mouth treats for a cookie exchange, and everyone raved about them. My family requests them often, and...


    Ruby Chicken

    Treat a loved one to this tender chicken topped with plump cranberries and simmered in a spicy orange sauce. I...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

    This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa

    Steaks with Crab Sauce

    You can't go wrong with this surf and turf entree that's elegant enough for any occasion. A creamy crab sauce...


    Deep-Fried Cherry Pies

    “With a wonderfully flaky crust, these stuffed cherry pies always make a quick dessert,” Monica Larkin notes from Shinnston, West...


    Lemon Chicken and Peppers

    Store-bought packages of lemon-pepper chicken breasts speed assembly of this main dish. From Evansville, Indiana, Gertrudis Miller writes, “I usually...


    Tomato Rice Pilaf

    Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. “I...


    Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers

    “We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...


    Chocolate Candy Clusters

    These chocolate clusters are salty, sweet and crunchy treats that make great gifts or party snacks. For a slightly different...

    Valentine Cakes

    These individual chocolate layer cakes are a sweet way to say "I love you" even when it's not Valentine's Day....


    Hearty Multigrain Pancakes

    Oats and whole wheat flour make these tasty pancakes extra hearty. Try them with applesauce spooned on top! —Jeri Tirmenstein,...


    Almond Cherry Fudge

    Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I...


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    Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce

    This prime rib with horseradish sauce recipe pairs a black pepper-crusted prime rib roast with a creamy, spicy condiment. The...


    Broiled Scallops

    These quick scallops are perfect for two. They look as if they were prepared in a fancy restaurant. —Susan Coryell,...


    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Use jars of roasted and marinated peppers as a speedy shortcut to smoky, creamy roasted red pepper soup.