1Heart Cookies
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhat could be sweeter than baking the cutest heart-shaped cookies for your special someone (or yourself) this Valentine's? We went with a cream cheese frosting, but feel free to go with buttercream if you like. Dye the frosting any colors you wish or use any sprinkles your heart desires.
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2Tiramisu 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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3Pull-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 romance with every tear.
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4Candy Heart Bark
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5Pizza Roses
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREMake a whole bouquet of these pizza roses for that someone special—they're surprisingly easy to assemble, thanks to crescent roll dough, and will impress any V-Day party guests too.
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6Fried Buffalo Artichoke Hearts
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7Air Fryer Steak Bites
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREMeat lovers alert! Your favorite steak dinner is now the ultimate snack food. Air-fried to juicy perfection and tossed in warm garlic butter, these irresistible steak bites will be the star of your Valentine's Day.
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8Edible Cookie Dough
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9Strawberry 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 surprise if you forgot to order flowers. 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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10Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Bites
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11Honey-Garlic Cauliflower
Alexandra Folino 12Apple Roses
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWhen you see “apple roses,” what comes to mind? Slices of apple encased in puff pastry should be the answer. These adorable treats are great for when you want to impress your Valentine or to replace the basic frosted cupcakes at any birthday party. Whatever you make them for, they will be the center of attention.
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13Nutella Pops
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORENutella, whipped topping, and milk combine to create a frozen, fudgy treat that kids and adults will go crazy for. The best part? They only take 15 minutes to create—then you just let this no-bake treat rest in the fridge until firm. You might want to double this recipe—these bite-sized treats go fast.
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14Pesto Zucchini Roses
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhen you’ve baked enough zucchini bread, cakes, and muffins to feed an army and there’s STILL more zucchini in the fridge, make these pesto zucchini roses. Mozzarella and pesto join long strips of zucchini inside coils of crisp buttery puff pastry for a summertime twist on our popular pizza roses that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to look at.
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15Strawberry Love Notes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIValentine's Day doesn't need to be over-the-top lovey dovey or seriously sad and depressing. Instead, February 14 should be fun! These strawberry "love notes" are the most fun—to make, to give, and to eat.
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16Spinach Artichoke Dip
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThere are a lot of spinach-artichoke dip recipes out there. What’s so special about ours? Well, for one thing, the ratios are perfect. Our recipe contains the perfect proportion of spinach and artichokes, and uses a trifecta of cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream to create ultimate creaminess.
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17Tiramisu Truffles
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONCraving a sweet pick-me-up at the end of a romantic meal? These tiramisu truffles are for you. Luscious espresso and mascarpone white chocolate ganache is coated in a crisp chocolate shell for a dreamy bite-sized dessert that’s sure to delight every coffee lover.
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18Sour Patch Grapes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONSour Patch grapes, or Glitter Grapes, have been a blogger favorite for years, and it's long time you tried the treat firsthand. This magical recipe transforms green grapes into a sweet-and-sour snack that tastes suspiciously like Sour Patch Kids.
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19Brûléed Brie Crostini
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONGot a broken heart this Valentine's? Have you considered lighting something of theirs on fire? We recommend grabbing your kitchen torch to make these crostini. Their crunchy sugar topping gives way to an oozy slice of brie and sweet jam that we think might just make you feel better.
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20Antipasto Bites
ERIK BERNSTEINFresh tortellini make these the hearty savory snack of our Valentine dreams. If you're not a fan of olives, pepperoncini peppers would be a delicious substitute! Just don't skip those artichoke... hearts!
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