51 Valentine's Day Recipe Ideas That'll Delight Your Special Someone (2024)

This easy pepperoni pizza dip is the perfect dish to share with your valentine. Use a mini cookie cutter to slice pepperoni into lovable shapes, and serve in a heart-shaped cast iron casserole dish to complete the theme.

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Your Valentine deserves the berry best — make sure they know it with this delicious choco-berry surprise cake topped with strawberries this Valentine's Day.

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Hugs and kisses made of chocolate and marshmallows? Yes, please!

Get the Chocolate Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies recipe.

Make your own festive heart-shaped toaster pastries using just three ingredients: Refrigerator pie dough, raspberry jam, and an egg. Feel free to swap out the jam for any other filling your heart desires.

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Turn this classic dessert into a bite-sized delight with these Boston Cream cupcakes.

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These Valentine's Day cookies are way better than a bouquet of flowers — and tastier, too!

Get the Sweet Cherry Linzer Torte Cookies recipe.

This juicy beef tenderloin will taste just like it came from a fancy restaurant, but you'll be the only one who knows it took less than half an hour to prep. Serve with a simple pomegranate salad to incorporate one of Valentine's Day's main colors.

Get the Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower-Pomegranate Salad recipe.

Throwing a V-Day party? These cute cookies double as dessert and beautiful table decor.

Get the Valentine's Cookie Bouquet recipe.

This recipe is perfect for people who might not feel that comfortable in the kitchen. With minimal effort (we're talking cutting up some berries and candy bars) you can make a tasty, customizable dessert.

Get the Strawberry and Snickers Sticks recipe.

This pasta recipe will please even picky eaters. With some chicken for protein and some vegetables hidden nicely in the sauce, it's a great go-to for a nice, easy meal.

Get the Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties recipe.

If you love ice cream in all its forms, try out these homemade ice cream sandwiches that feature waffles instead of cookies. The real question is, since they're waffles can you eat them for breakfast?

Get the Rainbow Waffle-wiches recipe.

This chicken dish only takes half an hour to make, so you won't feel any holiday meal stress. Plus, the sautéed apples add a bright, sweet flavor that will be the perfect something extra.

Get the Creamy Thyme Chicken with Sautéed Apples and Mushrooms recipe.

Pavlovas are one of those desserts that look super difficult to make (but actually aren't with this recipe) so they'll always impress your guests. This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make, so you can spend more time being mushy with your significant other.

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These candied rose petals are actually easy to make: Just thin out corn syrup with water then brush the mixture onto pink rose petals and toss in sugar.

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Serve this scrumptious dish as an appetizer with plates for sharing, or even as a decadent main course, with lots of different dippers.

Get the Cheddar-Beer Fondue recipe.

There's a reason oysters are a romantic classic. With their supposed aphrodisiac properties, they might be just the thing you need to set the mood.

Get the Oysters on the Half Shell with Ceviche Topping recipe.

There's a reason flowers are a go-to gift on Valentine's Day, and these adorable rosebud cupcakes combine the best of both worlds by giving your love a bouquet of beautiful buds as well as a tasty treat to enjoy.

Get the Mini Rosebud Cupcakes recipe.

Nothing says "I love you" like a homemade tart — especially when it's topped with dulce de leche, fresh strawberries, and confectioner's sugar.

Get the Strawberry Tart recipe.

This recipe calls for 1/2 cup of red wine, so there will be plenty left for you to sip on with your date.

Get the Red Wine Beef Ragu recipe.

Because homemade truffles are more thoughtful (and tastier) than the store-bought kind.

Get the Chocolate Truffles recipe.