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Recent Valentine's Day Recipes & Ideas

  • Round shortbread cookies on a cooling rack

    25 min
    Take your cookie plate to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself.
  • A pan of easy gluten free cinnamon rolls being topped with icing.

    There’s nothing quite like a soft, tender cinnamon roll filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting. This gluten free version uses both yeast and baking powder to create a roll everyone will love.
  • A stack of Snickerdoodle next to a glass of milk.

    24 min
    These brown sugar snickerdoodle cookies are crackled with cinnamon-sugar on the outside and chewy-soft on the inside. This recipe does not use cream of tartar, but adds cornstarch for extra tenderness.
  • Sidecar drink with chocolate in a coupe glass with a second glass behind it. Ingredients for the cocktails are behind the glass.

    5 min
    This riff on the classic sidecar is made with cognac, tawny port, fresh lime juice, and dark créme de cacao for a chocolate-y hit. It’s smooth, sultry, and sophisticated -- perfect for any cocktail party!
  • Sponsored Content

    5 min
    Looking for a new seasonal cocktail that's sure to wow, but only calls for three ingredients? This slightly spicy, smoky, sweet tea cocktail is just the thing! Perfect for the holiday season – and beyond.
  • A small stack of red and white frosted cookies set next to a glass of milk.

    3 hrs, 41 min
    If you're a fan of soft and cakey Lofthouse-style sugar cookies, then this is the recipe for you! Add a generous layer of frosting and some rainbow sprinkles, and these cookies are ready for a party.
  • Glass jar filled with Campari substitute. A whiskey glass with a cocktail inside is to the right.

    10 min
    Making your own Campari at home is easy and affordable. Use it to make all your favorite campari cocktails, like a Negroni, a Boulevardier, or a Campari Spritz! Homemade Campari also makes a great gift for your cocktail-loving friends.
  • Royal icing for sugar cookies piped into a variety of patterns and sent on a cooling rack.

    30 min
    The secret to easy sugar cookies? Cream cheese! These homemade sugar cookies are easy to roll out but firm enough to decorate. Bet you can’t eat just one! Decorate with frosting, royal icing, or sparkling sugar.
  • Royal icing for sugar cookies decorated and set on a cooling rack.

    15 min
    Want to make cookies so pretty they could be in a bakery? Royal icing is your answer! We have a basic recipe, plus lots of tips and instructions for making beautiful decorated sugar cookies for Christmas, birthdays, or other celebrations.
  • Royal icing and sprinkles decorate circle sugar cookies.

    Ready to take your cookies to the next level with royal icing? Go beyond basic piping and flooding, and explore these advanced techniques for making bakery-worthy decorated cookies. Try flocking, layering, adding candies, and more!
  • Low-proof cocktail in a coupe glass with a black salted rim. Lime, bitters and a bottle are in the background.

    5 min
    A chocolatey riff on the classic Adonis cocktail, this drink is made with crème de cacao, sherry, and vermouth. This low-proof cocktail feels so special you won’t know what you’re missing. It’s equally perfect for a holiday cocktail party or Friday movie night!
  • Homemade bitters in small dropper bottles.

    15 min
    Making your own cocktail bitters at home is easy and fun! These chocolate bitters are a great beginner recipe, and versatile enough to use in a variety of homemade cocktails. Homemade bitters make great gifts, too!
  • Three pictures set side by side. Chocolate pretzels drizzled with white chocolate on the left. In the center is a Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and on the right are Brookies set on a cooling rack

    If you’re craving chocolate these drool-worthy decadent desserts are certain to satisfy. Get your forks ready for creamy, triple chocolate cheesecake, marshmallowy chocolate pavlova topped with berries and cream, or go bite-sized with truffles or chocolate covered pretzels.
  • Chocolate cupcake recipe and frosted with chocolate frosting with a bite taken out.

    40 min
    Meet your new go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. These cupcakes have it all — moist, rich cake, thick fudgy frosting, even sprinkles on top. They're perfect for birthdays, baby showers, holiday gatherings, and everything in between.
  • Easy chocolate mousse in serving glasses and set on a tray.

    8 hrs, 35 min
    Classic chocolate mousse makes any dinner feel a little more fancy. It's great for a dinner party because it looks so pretty, everyone gets their own serving, and you can make it ahead.
  • Red velvet cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting.

    40 min
    Love red velvet cake? Try Red Velvet Cupcakes! Top these classic red velvet cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese frosting and serve them at your next birthday party or backyard potluck.
  • Cosmopolitan ingredients on a counter with a cosmo drink in front.

    5 min
    Nothing like a Cosmopolitan! Made with citrus vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup, this easy-to-make cocktail is a favorite for every occasion.
  • Baked Honey Mustard Salmon on a white platter

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Dinner is 6 ingredients and 20 minutes away with this Honey Mustard Salmon. Honey mustard is an easy way to dress up salmon, and baking it in the oven means your hands are free to throw together a salad or other side dish.
  • A cast iron skillet with steak cooked on the stove. Oregano sprigs are at the bottom of the pan. Oil and juices are visible in the pan.

    40 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    Get a restaurant-quality steak in the comfort of your own kitchen by making steak on your stovetop. The secret to success is a hot skillet, a good exhaust fan, and a butter and herb baste at the end.
  • Seared Ahi Tuna on a bed of greens

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Ahi tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna, marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onion, and lime juice, then pan seared.
  • Horizontal view of two side by side tall glassed with hibiscus cocktails inside. Ice cubes are inside the glass and a lime wedge sits on the lip of each glass with additional lime wedges to the right of the glasses. Partial view of a bowl of dried hibiscus in the background to the right of the second glass.

    12 min
    This easy, cool, refreshing Hibiscus Spritz can be enjoyed with or without the alcohol. It’s a perfect drink for backyard entertaining or just a relaxing night at home. Plus, it’s pretty. Make the syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge.
  • Lamb Lollipops cooked rare, sliced, and served on a plate

    50 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    Lamb chops are such a simple and satisfying meal. Marinate them in rosemary and garlic, sear them quickly on the stovetop, and dinner is served. Great for a romantic date night or a dinner party.
  • Finished chocolate-covered strawberries on a plate

    1 hr, 30 min
    Chocolate Covered Strawberries at home? Yes, please! This sweet treat is quite simple to make: just melt chocolate and dip. We have lots of tips to make sure your chocolate covered strawberries look just like store-bought.
  • Nothing says "I love you" more than the universal love language of food so here's an irresistible collection of lovely recipes for your romantic date night at home! We have recipes ranging from simple and sweet to sophisticated and sensuous! #datenightin #romanticdates #simplyrecipes #food

    Food is a universal love language, so why not cook for a romantic date night in? We have recipes that range from simple and sweet to sophisticated and sensuous, but each recipe is guaranteed to be an adventure in love!
  • Meat and cheese tray, vegetable tray, hummus platter all layed out nicely.

    Want to shower your family with love this Valentine's Day? Create a fun and easy night in with an indoor picnic! Simple food, easy decor, games, and a few finishing touches will set the stage for a night to be remembered.

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  • Round shortbread cookies on a cooling rack

    25 min
    Take your cookie plate to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself.
  • Chocolate Truffles

    2 hrs, 45 min
    Chocolate Truffles are EASY to make! Your sweetheart will LOVE these homemade truffles. With chocolate and cream, assorted flavors, and coated with either cocoa or chopped nuts. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
  • Cosmopolitan ingredients on a counter with a cosmo drink in front.

    5 min
    Nothing like a Cosmopolitan! Made with citrus vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup, this easy-to-make cocktail is a favorite for every occasion.
  • Chocolate cupcake recipe and frosted with chocolate frosting with a bite taken out.

    40 min
    Meet your new go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. These cupcakes have it all — moist, rich cake, thick fudgy frosting, even sprinkles on top. They're perfect for birthdays, baby showers, holiday gatherings, and everything in between.
  • Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin with Port, Garlic, and Thyme

    3 hrs
    Gluten-Free, Paleo
    Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin with Port, Garlic, and Thyme! Fool-proof recipe – I'll never feel anxious cooking beef tenderloin again. Serve for Christmas dinner or a special holiday meal.
  • Glass jar filled with Campari substitute. A whiskey glass with a cocktail inside is to the right.

    10 min
    Making your own Campari at home is easy and affordable. Use it to make all your favorite campari cocktails, like a Negroni, a Boulevardier, or a Campari Spritz! Homemade Campari also makes a great gift for your cocktail-loving friends.
  • Roast beef Tenderloin

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Roast Beef Tenderloin, seared then oven roasted, served with mushrooms sautéed in the pan drippings with butter and herbs.
  • Sponsored Content

    5 min
    Looking for a new seasonal cocktail that's sure to wow, but only calls for three ingredients? This slightly spicy, smoky, sweet tea cocktail is just the thing! Perfect for the holiday season – and beyond.
  • Easy chocolate mousse in serving glasses and set on a tray.

    8 hrs, 35 min
    Classic chocolate mousse makes any dinner feel a little more fancy. It's great for a dinner party because it looks so pretty, everyone gets their own serving, and you can make it ahead.
  • Royal icing for sugar cookies piped into a variety of patterns and sent on a cooling rack.

    30 min
    The secret to easy sugar cookies? Cream cheese! These homemade sugar cookies are easy to roll out but firm enough to decorate. Bet you can’t eat just one! Decorate with frosting, royal icing, or sparkling sugar.
  • A pan of easy gluten free cinnamon rolls being topped with icing.

    There’s nothing quite like a soft, tender cinnamon roll filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting. This gluten free version uses both yeast and baking powder to create a roll everyone will love.
  • Chocolate Fondue

    15 min
    Looking for fun and easy chocolate dessert experience? Make chocolate fondue! Dip fresh fruit and other dip-ables into the hot, melted creamy chocolate mixture. Takes only 10 minutes to make!
  • Low-proof cocktail in a coupe glass with a black salted rim. Lime, bitters and a bottle are in the background.

    5 min
    A chocolatey riff on the classic Adonis cocktail, this drink is made with crème de cacao, sherry, and vermouth. This low-proof cocktail feels so special you won’t know what you’re missing. It’s equally perfect for a holiday cocktail party or Friday movie night!
  • Lamb Lollipops cooked rare, sliced, and served on a plate

    50 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    Lamb chops are such a simple and satisfying meal. Marinate them in rosemary and garlic, sear them quickly on the stovetop, and dinner is served. Great for a romantic date night or a dinner party.
  • How To make Crepes

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    Homemade French crêpes are so much fun and surprisingly easy to make using a simple blender batter and a nonstick skillet. They can go sweet or savory, depending on your preference!
  • Red velvet cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting.

    40 min
    Love red velvet cake? Try Red Velvet Cupcakes! Top these classic red velvet cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese frosting and serve them at your next birthday party or backyard potluck.
  • Seared Ahi Tuna on a bed of greens

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Ahi tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna, marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onion, and lime juice, then pan seared.
  • Baked Honey Mustard Salmon on a white platter

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Dinner is 6 ingredients and 20 minutes away with this Honey Mustard Salmon. Honey mustard is an easy way to dress up salmon, and baking it in the oven means your hands are free to throw together a salad or other side dish.

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