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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    Pork Tenderloin Medallions

    2 reviews

    “As a busy mom, I’m always on the look out for elegant dishes that are quick to make for a...


    Cream Cheese Bonbons

    3 reviews

    These pretty coconut-speckled candies are rolled in grated chocolate, but you could also coat them in finely chopped nuts, chocolate...


    Chocolate Candy Clusters

    7 reviews

    I give these as gifts and bring them to parties—they’re always a hit! Try using peanuts in place of walnuts....


    Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers

    12 reviews

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


    Tomato Rice Pilaf

    4 reviews

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


    Sweetheart Trifle

    11 reviews

    "If you're a peanut butter and chocolate lover, this fantastic trifle is for you," assures Lorie Cooper of Chatham, Ontario....


    White Chocolate Pie

    For Valentine's Day, tint whipped topping pink to cover Sue Brown's creamy dessert. Follow the Hanover, Indiana cook's lead and...


    Pretty Petits Fours

    9 reviews

    Add a delicate touch to your dessert table with these bite-sized cakes. We decorated the tops with simple buttercream rosettes...

    Sugar Cookie Cutouts

    5 reviews

    I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over...


    Cherry Bonbon Cookies

    24 reviews

    This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first...


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    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    20 reviews

    My husband, Doug, loved his groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate buttercream frosting and accented with...


    Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.


    Sweetheart Cookies

    13 reviews

    These rounds filled with fruit preserves were blue-ribbon winners at the county fair two years running. A family favorite, they...


    Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of...


    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    5 reviews

    This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

    8 reviews

    "My 12 children, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren always request this cake for their birthdays," says Imogene Koepnick of Delavan,...


    Strawberry Ice

    1 review

    When we pick strawberries at a local farm, this is what many of the berries are used for. It's a...

    Schaum Strawberry Torte

    19 reviews

    This recipe was handed down from my German grandma. She took great pride in serving this delicate dessert. Whenever I...


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    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    19 reviews

    When I baked this moist, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe for the first time, my three preschool children went wild...


    Old-Fashioned Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    "For variety, I like to use fresh fruit- strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, etc.- on top of this cheesecake," says Marian...


    Hazelnut Brownies

    8 reviews

    I created these deep chocolate brownies by combining several recipes. After they cooled, I divided them up and put them...


    White Chocolate Berry Dessert

    11 reviews

    I made this recipe up and after fine-tuning it a bit, I think I have a hit! One of my...


    Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

    3 reviews

    A thick and creamy white sauce with chopped cucumber tops broiled salmon fillets in this tasty main dish from Shirley...

    Mushroom and Spinach Saute

    10 reviews

    Mushrooms and spinach make a super fast combination that’s perfect for two. And it’s easy to double or triple for...


    Sour Cherry Sorbet

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law has a sour cherry tree in her yard that yields many quarts of cherries each June, and this...


    Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread

    6 reviews

    Pretty bits of maraschino cherries peek out of every piece of this bread, turning its moist interior bright pink. The...


    Fortune Cookies

    2 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen staff came up with these sweet Valentine treats. Tuck a written sentiment inside...and share the tasty homemade...


    Beef Steaks with Blue Cheese

    1 review

    My guests often ask for this winning recipe and are surprised at how simple it is to prepare.


    Secret Kiss Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    I earned a merit badge by dreaming up these cupcakes for a Cub Scouts meeting. You should have seen the...