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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    Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie

    This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...


    Snickers Cheesecake

    This showstopper of a pie combines a layer of brownies with a layer of candy bar-studded cheesecake and a glossy...


    Apple-Mustard Glazed Meatballs

    This one couldn’t be simpler! Convenient frozen meatballs simplify the prep; they’re glazed with a sweet-and-savory sauce that stars apple...


    Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries

    This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...


    Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes

    Kids love the fruity surprise tucked inside these cupcakes. They really wow at parties, bake sales and snacktime. —Margaret Wilson,...


    Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce

    Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago...


    Creamy Chocolate Fudge

    Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until...


    Chai Truffle Tart

    My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

    Angela’s XOXO Shortbread Brownies

    Everyone loves a brownie. This one has a buttery crust with a sweet finish, thanks to the touch of candy...


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    Balsamic Pork Chops

    Rich pork pairs well with tangy sauces and these balsamic pork chops are a slam-dunk. The balsamic-and-honey glaze comes together...


    Fritters with Lemon Mousse and Strawberries

    Deep-fried fritters are wonderful on their own, but they become over-the-top amazing with a creamy lemon mousse and sweet strawberries....


    Orange-Pistachio Divinity

    Old-fashioned divinity candy is even yummier with a hint of refreshing orange zest and bits of crunchy pistachios. Store-bought versions...


    Very Vanilla Cupcakes

    Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake. My recipe is a vanilla lovers dream—it's a vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream. To...


    Cranberry Cocktail

    I adore the combination of flavors in this recipe. The secret is to thaw the lemonade so it’s still slightly...


    Makeover Irish Cream Cheesecake

    If you have a 4-in springform pan, this will be your new favorite dessert. The taste of Baileys Irish Cream...


    Champagne Jelly

    When I hosted a Christmas open house, each guest left with a batch of my blush-colored jelly. It was a...


    Cinnamon-Strawberry Sundaes

    Lime adds a delicious tang to this easy dessert. I'll never eat plain vanilla ice cream again! —Cory Roberts, Riverton,...

    Red Velvet White Chip Cookies

    These cookies are soft, chewy and taste as good as they sound. The first time I baked them, I took...


    Raspberry Coconut Balls

    My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake...


    Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...


    Penuche Fudge

    A fudge recipe without chocolate? Penuche fudge has notes of brown sugar, caramel and walnuts so you won't even miss...


    Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

    My chicken bundles are simple, clean and comforting. Serve them with wild rice and green beans for one of our...


    Italian Cornmeal Spritz Cookies

    A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I've been using it for years. Italian cornmeal...

    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints

    When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I'm reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These...


    Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies

    I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...


    Spicy Shrimp and Penne Pasta

    This spicy shrimp and penne pasta recipe is fast, fiery and full of flavor—the weeknight dinner you didn't know you...


    Raspberry Rumble

    My guy is a raspberry fan, so that’s what I use in this cake with a classic fluffy frosting. Freeze...


    Shrimp Puttanesca

    Our 30-minute shrimp puttanesca recipe features a fiery mix of olives, capers, and garlic. It doesn't just show up—it demands...


    Crab-Topped Tomato Slices

    When camping, my wife and I top large beefsteak tomatoes with spicy chunks of crab. Then we warm this summer...