Valentine's Day Recipes

Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it's a...

Here's a rich classic pound cake with the pretty surprise of bright red cherries tucked inside and dotting the creamy...

“As a home ec teacher, I used this recipe to demonstrate simple cake and sauce making. The kids loved it—just...

Bold flavors bring out the best in these super-tender steaks. —Patricia Swart, Galloway , New Jersey

An elegant, deep brown reduction sauce studded with bits of cherry makes this entree ideal for a quiet dinner with...

Fresh strawberries shine in this simple, but sophisticated delicacy. The balsamic vinegar syrup add an interesting sweet-savory quality to the...

Pears and dried cherries go amazingly well with chicken and balsamic vinegar. It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight...

Your holiday crowd will be blown away when they see this pie with towering meringue on top. Let it sit...

When I wanted a new frozen treat for my family, I came up with this citrusy, chocolaty version of classic...

This decadent chocolate ganache cake is what every chocolate lover dreams of!

Eating a slice of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor...

I serve this cranberry sauce with beef tenderloins for occasional family meals, but it also works great with wild game....

Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy,...

One of my favorite combinations is honey, olive oil and sea salt. It works great in cookies as well as...

This 30-minute balsamic pork tenderloin transforms lean pork into a juicy, flavor-packed entree. The star of the show is the...

I love pumpkin pie but I don't always have time to make it so I decided to come up with...

I was running out of ideas on what to make for a friend for her upcoming 50th so I made...

After tasting a delicious cheese dip at a party, I experimented at home and came up with my own version....

French bread cubes and apples are the perfect dippers for this classic fondue, made with white wine and Swiss and...

Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are...

Tangy boysenberry is an unusual for a cookie, but it goes well with chocolate. I change the sprinkles and even...

Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland

My mom and her friend did a lot of cookie swaps together. They were always finding new recipes to share,...

I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops...

My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

This is a great at-home date night recipe. I use reduced-sodium chicken broth because I add salt to season the...

A handful of ingredients is all you need to create a truly elegant and robustly flavored dish that can act...

Brandy and coffee add mild flavor to these scrumptious cherry cake balls. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So...