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Valentine's Day Recipes

Valentine's Day Recipes

A special day to remember your loved one in the "sweetest" way possible! Make a decadent dessert, a festive Valentine's drink, or a romantic dinner for two. Also lots of great treats and cookies for work or school.



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recipe for cranberry valentine punch

Cranberry Valentine Punch

Who wouldn't be your valentine with a mug of this cran-apple punch infused with warm spices? To turn it into a knock-out punch, vodka and spiced rum are great choices.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for valentine's day martini

Valentine's Day Martini

Made with maraschino cherries, fresh watermelon, frozen orange juice concentrate, triple sec, grenadine, watermelon vodka, red food coloring, orange


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry delight

Cherry Delight

A pecan crust is covered with a sweet cream cheese layer that is softly contrasted with a tart cherry pie filling topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for filled rich chocolate cupcakes

Filled Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steak lover's fettuccine alfredo

Steak Lover's Fettuccine Alfredo

If you think fettuccine alfredo can't get any better, wait until you meet its meaty soulmate - steak lover's fettuccine alfredo. Packed with tender beef and fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for valentine's strawberry dumplings

Valentine's Strawberry Dumplings

Made with eggs, butter, baking powder, sugar, salt, flour, strawberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pink frozen fruit salad

Pink Frozen Fruit Salad

A creamy, dreamy, pink frozen fruit salad that brings together strawberry ice cream, fruit cocktail, and a surprising twist with Miracle Whip.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tart cherry crepes

Tart Cherry Crepes

The perfectly balanced sweetness of the cherries with the delicate crepes makes for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for raspberry cream heart

Raspberry Cream Heart

Made with raspberries, pie crusts, cream cheese, strawberry pie glaze, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for valentine sugar cookies

Valentine Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies use powdered sugar rather than granulated in the dough. The dough is chilled, rolled out, cut into shapes, and sprinkled with red decorator's sugar before...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for queen of hearts' tarts

Queen of Hearts' Tarts

Made with strawberry preserves, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy valentine's jello jigglers

Creamy Valentine's Jello Jigglers

Made with water, red flavor gelatin, vanilla pudding mix, milk


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for strawberry soda pop angel food cake

Strawberry Soda Pop Angel Food Cake

Made with red food coloring, angel food cake mix, strawberry soda pop, honey, butter, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lobster primavera

Lobster Primavera

Made with mushrooms, broccoli crowns, carrot, garlic, butter, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, chicken bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kool-aid punch

Kool-Aid Punch

The perfect fruit punch for any occasion. It can be made ahead of time, or even frozen, without the ginger ale. Just add the ginger ale when serving.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate-covered jelly beans

Chocolate-Covered Jelly Beans

Made with chocolate candy coating, small red gourmet jelly beans, small pink, purple and white gourmet jelly beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast fondue

Breakfast Fondue

Made with bagels, cream cheese, sour cream, English muffins, flour, Dijon mustard, champagne, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, hard-cooked eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cherry brie appetizer

Cherry Brie Appetizer

Made with French bread, water crackers, Brie cheese, cherry jelly, dried tart cherries, pecans, orange peel

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red rose potato salad

Red Rose Potato Salad

Made with salt and pepper, fresh dill, mustard, sweet relish, potatoes, eggs, apple, mayonnaise, onion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican cookie hearts

Mexican Cookie Hearts

Made with sugar, butter, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pink valentine's angel food cake

Pink Valentine's Angel Food Cake

Made with strawberry gelatin, strawberries, angel food cake, salt, water, whipping cream


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for valentine's day beef tenderloin with green peppercorn-brandy sauce for two

Valentine's Day Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn-Brandy Sauce for Two

Made with chives, brandy, heavy cream, beef tenderloins, salt and pepper, butter, shallots, green peppercorns, beef broth...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked ham in champagne

Baked Ham in Champagne

Made with spiced apples, boneless ham, brown sugar, champagne, honey, ground ginger, dry mustard, pineapple

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for valentine's day love potion

Valentine's Day Love Potion

Made with maraschino cherries, frozen strawberries, frozen raspberries, white grape juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pink mashed potatoes

Pink Mashed Potatoes

Made with red food coloring, potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for heart-shaped cake

Heart-Shaped Cake

Made with small candies or colored sprinkles, red food coloring, powdered sugar, cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for heart-shaped sandwiches

Heart-Shaped Sandwiches

Made with cream cheese, red food coloring, bread, strawberry or raspberry jam


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for valentine sandwiches

Valentine Sandwiches

Made with sandwich, cookie cutter


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for valentine meringue hearts

Valentine Meringue Hearts

Made with strawberries, egg whites, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, red food coloring, vanilla ice cream

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pink cloud cake for valentine's day

Pink Cloud Cake for Valentine's Day

Made with angel food cake, gelatin, water, frozen strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for half hearted valentine cookies

Half Hearted Valentine Cookies

Made with sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg, peppermint extract, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for flannel cakes with raspberry maple syrup

Flannel Cakes With Raspberry Maple Syrup

Made with raspberries, maple syrup, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, milk, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for triple chocolate valentine souffle

Triple Chocolate Valentine Souffle

Made with vanilla ice cream, Godiva liqueur, all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, eggs, cocoa powder, Oreo cookie crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry supreme cream cheese dip

Strawberry Supreme Cream Cheese Dip

Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pink faux champagne punch

Pink Faux Champagne Punch

Made with cherries, white grape juice, frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen whole strawberries, lemon lime soda


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for valentine's love punch

Valentine's Love Punch

Made with ginger ale, frozen strawberries, frozen orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for valentine's sweetheart punch

Valentine's Sweetheart Punch

Made with lemon-lime soda, fresh strawberries, water, frozen pink lemonade concentrate, frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, frozen orange juice concentrate


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cherry valentine punch

Cherry Valentine Punch

Made with ginger ale, lemon juice, cherry gelatin, sugar, water, almond extract, pineapple juice


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cornmeal-crusted french toast with strawberry butter

Cornmeal-Crusted French Toast With Strawberry Butter

Made with buttermilk, eggs, cornmeal, butter, confectioners' sugar, orange juice, strawberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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