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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    Easy Holiday Fudge

    A friend shared this quick and easy candy recipe with me. The holidays wouldn't be the same without it.


    Chocolate-Covered Coconut Candy

    These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and...


    Spinach Salmon Bundles

    Rich salmon encased in a flaky golden brown pastry will delight family and guests—and no one has to know how...


    Makeover Chocolate Truffle Dessert

    The original version of this unbelievably over-the-top truffle dessert tastes like it took all day to make! But after our...


    Boston Cream Sponge Cakes

    From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints

    When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab...


    Dipped Cherry Cookies

    Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail...


    Cashew Clusters

    I make this recipe for many bake sales at the local community college where I work. They are always the...

    Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce

    This elegant dessert for two has a wonderful vanilla flavoring that is very satisfying. With an extremely simple raspberry sauce...


    Mandarin-Walnut Lettuce Salad

    THE sweetened walnuts add a nice crunch to this salad and a taste compatible with oranges. The dressing is sweet,...


    Meringues with Fresh Berries

    Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to...


    Cherry Cobbler

    For a sweet ending to your day, try this easy cherry cobbler recipe. The only thing that could be better?...


    Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Sherry Sauce

    This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its...


    Caramel Vanilla Martinis

    We came up with this rich and delicious after-dinner drink, which has a chocolate swirl inside the glass, adding a...


    Seafood Linguine

    Who can resist a savory dish of seafood and pasta? Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors in this seafood linguine,...


    Seafood Medley

    “This is our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.” Rich, creamy and delicious with flaky and tender orange roughy, this dish is...


    Cream of Mussel Soup

    Every New England cook has a personal version of mussel soup, depending on the favored regional herbs and cooking customs....

    Southwestern Scallops

    "My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives...


    Heavenly Chocolate Pie

    I lightened this up with fat-free, sugar-free and reduced-fat products. What a lovely way to satisfy chocolate cravings! —Donna Roberts,...


    Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert

    This layered dessert is cool, creamy, chocolaty and a winner with everyone who tries it. What's not to like? —Carma...


    No-Bake Cherry Dessert

    I adapted this fast and easy recipe from one given to me by my first best friend in 1966. I...


    Glazed Racks of Lamb

    Rack of lamb isn't an entree you make every day. So when you do prepare it, you need a tried-and-true...


    Fontina Potatoes Au Gratin

    We use a white sauce and mild fontina cheese to coat sliced potatoes in this casserole for two. It's rich...

    Snow Crab Legs with Dipping Sauces

    Whenever I prepare crab legs for my family, I'm sure to serve these three dipping sauces on the side. They...


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    Mascarpone Cheesecake

    This mascarpone cheesecake recipe is an extra-rich and creamy take on an old-fashioned favorite. Top it with a sweet caramel...


    Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce

    Travel to Italy with this hearty pasta that's a breeze to prepare. Our Test Kitchen jazzed up store-bought spaghetti sauce,...


    Malted Chocolate Cheesecake

    With an impressive presentation and a scrumptious, classic malt flavor, this downsized dessert will make anyone feel special. —Anna Ginsberg,...


    Red Clam Sauce

    This red clam sauce is a delightful seafood dish that combines clams, tomatoes and garlic in a rich tomato sauce,...


    Crab Imperial Casserole

    The recipe serves eight, but plan to double it. Fresh mushrooms and lump crabmeat make it hard to turn down...