Dear Reader,
A Gentle Valentine's Day Reminder:
You don't need a perfect plan or Pinterest-worthy spread to make this day special. ❤️
As I sit here planning my own Valentine's Day celebration, I can't help but reflect on how food has always been my favorite way to show love. Whether you're planning a romantic evening with your special someone, hosting a festive Galentine's Day gathering, or simply wanting to treat yourself (because self-love matters!), I believe there's something magical about preparing food with love.
That's why I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes with you today – ones that I've perfected over the years and that I hope will help make your Valentine's Day celebrations even more special.
Wishing you a love-filled Valentine's Day filled with delicious food and sweet moments.
Happy Cooking!
Sweet Treats to Share
Nothing says "I love you" quite like homemade sweets! Try my Betty Crocker Spritz Cookies - these delicate, buttery cookies are perfect for gifting. Or whip up a batch of Valentines Puppy Chow for a fun, festive treat that everyone will love.
Ready to do some baking?
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MAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Let me be clear – I cannot be held responsible for what happens when you make this Valentine's Puppy Chow! Once you start munching on this sweet, chocolatey, perfectly crunchy treat, it's nearly impossible to stop. Don't say I didn't warn you! 😉
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“This is what dreams are made of”
Romantic Dinner Ideas
Create an intimate restaurant-quality dinner at home with these elegant options:
Check out all of my easy-to-make from scratch recipes →
For the Cookbook Lovers
Looking to expand your recipe collection or searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? I recently wrote about my favorite romantic cookbooks, and I had to share them with you! Here are some standouts that will make your Valentine's Day (and every date night) extra special:
Date Night In by Ashley Rodriguez is my top pick for intimate evenings at home. Think braised green beans with smashed tomato vinaigrette and bittersweet brownies with salted peanut butter frosting – pure romance on a plate!
For those who love cooking together, A Couple Cooks: Pretty Simple Cooking is a gem. Sonja and Alex Overhiser's creamy sun-dried tomato pasta is perfect for Valentine's Day, and their approach to cooking as a team activity makes every recipe feel like a mini date.
And if you want fool-proof recipes scaled perfectly for two, don't miss Cooking for Two by America's Test Kitchen. Their chicken marsala never fails to impress!
Find my complete cookbook guide and detailed reviews on my blog post: Romantic Recipes: The Best Cookbooks for Valentine's Day
If you read all the way down here and liked it, maybe you can share this newsletter with a friend? Consider it a Valentine's Day gift for me 😉
