Valentine’s Day

COOK A SPECIAL MEAL FOR THE ONE YOU LOVE

Welcome to my Valentine’s Day recipe collection. My hope is that these recipes help you show how much you love that special someone.

but first,

My Favorite Recipes

Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes

Scroll down for mood setting bites and sweets

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HALIBUT WITH LEMON CAPER AND HERB BUTTER SAUCE
HALIBUT WITH LEMON CAPER AND HERB BUTTER SAUCE

A simple fish dish that feels like anything but.

PAPPARDELLE WITH LEMON HAVARTI CREAM SAUCE
PAPPARDELLE WITH LEMON HAVARTI CREAM SAUCE

The creamy cheesy dish that will take your pasta night to a whole new level.

MUSHROOM AND BURRATA BUCATINI
MUSHROOM AND BURRATA BUCATINI

The creamy cheesy mushroom pasta dish that will make your guests feel like they are in a restaurant.

LUMP CRAB CAKES
LUMP CRAB CAKES

The crab cakes that prove that the crabbier the better.

BROWN BUTTER SEARED SCALLOPS AND DELICATA SQUASH
BROWN BUTTER SEARED SCALLOPS AND DELICATA SQUASH

A simple scallop dish that feels like anything but.

CANE SUGAR AND SOY GLAZED GRILLED SALMON
CANE SUGAR AND SOY GLAZED GRILLED SALMON

This is my go-to grilled salmon recipe. Everyone I’ve seen eat it loves it!

WHITE WINE BUTTER AND HERB GRILLED SHRIMP
WHITE WINE BUTTER AND HERB GRILLED SHRIMP

This char grilled shrimp with white wine and butter sauce is a dish I make time and time again. It’s so good!

HERB CRUSTED LAMB MEDALLIONS
HERB CRUSTED LAMB MEDALLIONS

These herb crusted lamb medallions left my guests mmmmm-ing.

JACK AND COFFEE RUBBED RIBEYE STEAK
JACK AND COFFEE RUBBED RIBEYE STEAK

Dear grill-less folk, like myself, this steak you make on a stove will taste like you were outside grilling.

DILL WALNUT AND PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON
DILL WALNUT AND PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON

The fan favorite salmon dish that everyone is raving about.

PEAR SAGE AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN AND ORZO
PEAR SAGE AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN AND ORZO

The stuffed chicken dinner you hands down must try.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH CAPRESE
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH CAPRESE

A play on the classic caprese, this acorn squash dish is perfect for any Winter or Fall dinner spread.

PAN-SEARED ROSEMARY CHICKEN AND POTATOES
PAN-SEARED ROSEMARY CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Chicken and potatoes is the classic way to crowd please.

RED WINE RACK OF LAMB
RED WINE RACK OF LAMB

Single serving rack of lamb for when you have a dinner date with one person who eats meat and other who doesn’t.

Valentine’s Day Mood Setting Bites

Keep scrolling for sweets

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PAPPARDELLE PIZZA PINWHEELS
PAPPARDELLE PIZZA PINWHEELS

These pizza pasta bites are perfect for every occasion from the Super Bowl, to Valentine’s Day, to any time you need an upscale kid bite that everyone will love.

BROWN BUTTER SAGE OYSTER MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
BROWN BUTTER SAGE OYSTER MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

These savory bites are rich and dynamic and perfect for all of those cooler get togethers.

MUFFIN PAN POPOVERS WITH GARLIC SORREL COMPOUND BUTTER
MUFFIN PAN POPOVERS WITH GARLIC SORREL COMPOUND BUTTER

These popovers transform your dining room table into a must visit restaurant.

BROWN BUTTER APPLES WITH CHEESE
BROWN BUTTER APPLES WITH CHEESE

The least healthy and yet most delicious apple dish you’ll ever have.

BACON WRAPPED DATES
BACON WRAPPED DATES

The next level bacon wrapped dates that will be the first bites devoured on your table.

MIXED NUTS BAKED BRIE
MIXED NUTS BAKED BRIE

Baked brie with nuts will shine as the centerpiece on your table.

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EGG YOLK CHAI BROWNIE COOKIES
EGG YOLK CHAI BROWNIE COOKIES

The egg yolk brownie chai cookies are the perfect unique, though not weird, treat that will excite your guests.

HEART-SHAPED RICE KRISPIES TREATS
HEART-SHAPED RICE KRISPIES TREATS

The playfully sophisticated, sexy-to-eat, Valentine’s Day Rice Krispies Treats.

BROWN BUTTER KITCHEN SINK COOKIES
BROWN BUTTER KITCHEN SINK COOKIES

These kitchen sink cookies cookies have a special richness that make them a must.

EGG YOLK CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
EGG YOLK CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

The egg yolk chocolate chunk cookies that are rich, delicious, and an excellent easy way to use up extra egg yolks

ESPRESSO BROWNIES
ESPRESSO BROWNIES

These super easy to make brownies have that special not-so-secret ingredient—ESPRESSO! And, they are incredible.

MINI HEART SHAPED CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES
MINI HEART SHAPED CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES

The mini chocolate sugar cookies to spread the love with this Valentine’s Day.

HEART SHAPED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES
HEART SHAPED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES

The almond sugar cookies you’ll love for Valentine’s Day.

TURTLE BARK
TURTLE BARK

The kind of chocolate chips everyone is going to dig into.

LOADED OVERSIZED OATMEAL COOKIES
LOADED OVERSIZED OATMEAL COOKIES

The oatmeal cookies recipe you need!

CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Chocolate mousse is one of my all time favorite desserts. With this recipe, I have to be careful not to make it too often because I will shamelessly eat it all.

OVERSIZED CHOCOLATE CHUNK HALVA COOKIES
OVERSIZED CHOCOLATE CHUNK HALVA COOKIES

Adding halva to a chocolate chunk cookie makes it next level—it’s why I had to make the cookies so big. Make them and you’ll totally understand.

COFFEE THINS
COFFEE THINS

The new version of thin mints are coffee thins. Make them and enjoy.

SKILLET MARBLED BROWNIE A LA MODE
SKILLET MARBLED BROWNIE A LA MODE

That restaurant dessert you love is now easy to make at home. Here’s the recipe.

Valentine’s Day Sweet Recipes