1Pull-Apart Heart
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORENothing says “I love you” like a melt-in-your mouth pastry that is both irresistible and ridiculously cute. This heart-shaped, shareable dessert has just the right amount of sweetness to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. Bursting with Nutella and brushed with raspberry glaze, this heart screams love with every tear.
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2Strawberry Brownies
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE Channel your inner Glinda the Good Witch because these spellbinding strawberry brownies are pretty in pink, unapologetically charming, and ready to steal the spotlight. Made from scratch with fresh strawberries and decorated with white chocolate-strawberry ganache, these beauties might sound complicated, but trust—they’re simple!
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3Love Potion #10
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREGet ready to fall in love...with this beautiful cocktail. It has all the makings of your favorite rom-com: a flowery and sweet beginning, followed by a light and bright finish where everything always works out. The magic ingredient that takes this potion from a nine to a ten? Butterfly pea flower tea.
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4Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mousse
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNELight and creamy strawberry mousse is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and adorned with whipped cream, chocolate-covered Oreo crunchies, and fresh strawberries for light but decadent dessert that will say “I love you” to anyone lucky enough to eat it.
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5Pizza Roases
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 6Strawberry Palmiers
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThese little palmiers are simple to make with ingredients you likely have on hand, making them an ideal last-minute treat. Puff pastry is rolled in a generous amount of granulated sugar, sprinkled with freeze-dried strawberry powder, and dipped in white chocolate. The result is flaky, jam-filled bites that will outshine any box of chocolates.
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7Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThey say that after a while you start mimicking, or even mirroring, the people you spend the most time with, and we believe that is the case with these red velvet cheesecake brownies. The fudginess of the red velvet and the tang of the cheesecake make a beautiful partnership, while the brownie is the perfect base to hold it all together.
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8Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes
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9An Americano In Paris
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE 10Sushi Popcorn
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhen it comes to movie snacks, it doesn't get much more classic than buttered popcorn. While I'm all about plain ol' buttered popcorn, I also love to get creative with the seasonings. This sushi-inspired popcorn is flavored with a mix of Japanese seasonings like togarashi (a chile blend) and crumbled nori (dried seaweed). The result is an umami-packed salty snack that will have you skipping ordering that sushi takeout.
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11Strawberry Love Notes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIThese notes, made from pre-made pie crust, open up to reveal a message of your favorite strawberry jam—what more could you ask for. Ready in under an hour, this easy dessert is the perfect sweet to hand out to all of your BFFs.
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12Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake
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13Cherry Bomb Mimosa
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONA relationship with a love bomber may start off nice, but can quickly devolve into disaster. Instead, forget about your ex, and have a cherry bomb mimosa that's lovely from start to finish. The sweet-tart combo of pineapple juice and grenadine is an ideal drink for a Galentine's Day brunch.
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14Tiramisu Dip
RACHEL VANNI PHOTOGRAPHY LLC F/S/O RACHEL VANNIWhat do you do when you’re craving tiramisu, but you don’t have the time or patience to chill it for hours? Enter tiramisu dip. It’s got all the right flavors—creamy mascarpone, rich espresso, and a generous dusting of cocoa powder—and it comes together in just 10 minutes.
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15Heart Cookies
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhat better way to spend your night in with friends than a cookie-decorating party? You don't need to be a baking whiz to whip up these homemade cookies—no matter your decorating skills, these too-cute cookies are sure to look (and taste) amazing.
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16Fried Buffalo Artichoke Hearts
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17Dirty Martini Pasta
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONIf you're serving dinner to your pals, then this pasta is the best way to transform your favorite cocktail into a main dish. Just like a dirty martini, we supplement the dish with olives and brine (and booze, of course). The best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes.
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18Edible Cookie Dough
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19Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORECovered in red velvet cake crumbs, these sweet cheesecake balls are the perfect small bite for any girls' night. With a creamy cheesecake center and a soft red velvet cake exterior, they almost resemble a cake pop, but are so much creamier. Besides, who likes to limit themself to one piece of cake? With individual bite-sized cheesecake balls, nobody is keeping track. Enjoy and enjoy again!
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20Blood Orange Mocktail Spritzer
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis blood orange and ginger spritzer hits all the right notes: a little sweet, a little sour, and a little spiced. Finished off with a bouquet of fresh garnishes, it’s the perfect winter cocktail mocktail to toast with all night long.
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