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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60 Valentine’s Day Desserts for Your Sweetheart

Our variety of Valentine's Day desserts will help you decide on a themed treat for your sweetheart. From cheesecake bites...


Dishes Inspired by Your Favorite Rom-Com Movies

Love and good food are unmistakably intertwined. That's why we're not surprised to see some of our favorite bites making...


Salmon Veggie Packets

I feel the spirit of Julia Child when I make lemon-pepper salmon en papillote (in parchment). It’s the first French...


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Mini S’mores

Forget the campfire, the smoke and fumbling with flaming marshmallows. These mini s'mores capture all the flavors of the classic...


Chocolate Chiffon Cake

This chocolate chiffon cake may take some practice to perfect, but once you do, it may be difficult to remember...


Raspberry Cream Cheese Dessert

Make this delicious raspberry cream cheese dessert ahead of time. Its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor make it...


Mocha Truffles

Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...


Swedish Creme

Swedish cream is similar to panna cotta, because it is set with gelatin, but the tender dessert includes sour cream...

Chocolate Bavarian Torte

Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe. —Edith Holmstrom, Madison,...


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Chocolate Eclair

You will feel like a French baker when you make our classic chocolate eclair.


Easy Ice Cream Sundae Dessert

In summer, nothing's better than ice cream sundaes. We kids couldn't wait to dig into this tempting dessert. It's...


Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they’re worth it. I make them for every family gathering—and they never...


Grandma’s Sugar Cookies

We bake these cookies for holidays and other special occasions. The recipe is one of my great-grandmother's that I received...


Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

Our cherry almond mousse pie has four layers of flavorful, textural goodness: a flaky pie crust, homemade chocolate sauce, cherry-studded...


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Butter Cookies

Learn the basics and perfect the art of making the best-ever butter cookies with this step-by-step guide.


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Tuxedo Strawberries

Dress up special occasions with these high-fashion fruit treats! The strawberries are easy to decorate, and folks love them. —Gisella...


Manicotti Shells

These manicotti shells are actually crepes, made in a skillet, then filled with ricotta and herbs, smothered in savory tomato...

Vanilla Wafers

This easy recipe for vanilla wafers creates buttery cookies that are equally chewy and crispy. Our seven-ingredient recipe yields more...


Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes

These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...


Meringue Kisses

There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois


Creamy Pastel Mints

These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions,...


Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Inside each of these cupcakes is a fruity surprise! I start with a convenient cake mix to produce these special...


Fudge-Topped Brownies

If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for...

Chocolate Pretzel Rings

If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...


Fudge Bonbon Cookies

These fudgy favorites are double delights—the cookies are flavored with both chocolate chips and chocolate kisses. Drizzled with white chocolate...


Jam-Filled Wreaths & Hearts

I make these beautiful wreath-shaped cookies with jewel-red centers every Christmas. The dusting of powdered sugar gives them a snowy...


Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Creamy and crunchy peanut butter cheesecake with a surprise twist—a pretzel crust—hits all the buttons for a peanut lover's dessert.


Cherry Chip Muffins

When Valentine's Day rolls around, I like to bake these cute muffins in small heart-shaped tins. Drizzled with pink icing,...


Secret Kiss Cookies

Here's a recipe that's literally sealed with a "kiss." This cookie's bound to tickle any sweet tooth. —Karen Owen, Rising...