Valentine's Day Recipes

 

Since I was a kid, Valentine's Day was always a special day.  The graphic reminds me of the valentines we would give each other in elementary school.  One for everyone in the class.  Special times that I'm afraid the young people of today do not experience.  I'm sad for them because there was nothing like it.

As I grew up, it because a special romantic day.  The Valentine's cards, boxes of chocolates, special dates and going to a fancy restaurant . . . that is what Valentine's Day became for me.  As an adult, it was a day to make a very special dinner and a sweet treat for my sweetie and I usually got a box of chocolate that came with lots of love.  

Chocolate is a recurring theme and I'm going to have to order myself some chocolates.

Below is a listing of Valentine's recipes I hope you will enjoy.  I will add more as I find them.  

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes from Martha Stewart

Heart Shaped Treats from Martha Stewart

Happy Valentine's Day from Recipe Girl

DINNER IDEAS:

• ​Linguine with Bolognese Sauce​
• ​Marry Me Chicken Lasagna​
• ​Filet Mignon Elegante​
• ​Filet Mignon with Mushroom Cabernet Sauce​
• ​Beef Wellingtons​
• ​Coq au Vin​
• ​Chicken with Mustard​
• ​Lobster Bisque​
• ​Arugula Salad​
• ​A Romantic Salad​
• ​Mixed Greens Pomegranate Salad​

CHOCOLATE:

• ​Fantasy Fudge​
• ​Easy Chocolate Truffle Pie​
• ​Chocolate Valentine Surprise Loaf Cake​
• ​Double Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling​
• ​Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cheesecake​
• ​Nutella Heart Ravioli​
• ​Chocolate Pistachio Cut-Out Cookies​
• ​Chocolate Glazed Tart​
• ​Baileys Chocolate Mousse​
• ​Chocolate Dipped Brownies​
• ​Chocolate Truffle Cake​
• ​Chocolate Truffles​

OTHER SWEETS:

• ​Sugar Cookie Bars​
• ​Heart Shaped Cake​
• ​Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake​
• ​Chocolate Heart Peanut Butter Cookies​
• ​Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies​
• ​Red Velvet Cake​
• ​Raspberry Linzer Cookies​
• ​White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake​
• ​Cheesecake Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies​
• ​Strawberry Cheesecake Cake​
• ​Red Velvet Cupcakes​
• ​Vanilla Apples with Sweetheart Croutes​
• ​Red Velvet Cake Trifle

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

 

Photo source: The Southern Lady Cooks

"This recipe has everything we love, chocolate, cream cheese, nuts (optional) and our favorite chocolate frosting. So these cupcakes are a winner! They take a little time to put together but they are worth the effort. If you want to make something special for a birthday or a gathering, put these on your dessert table!"  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

I don't have to make these cupcakes to know they are perfection.  The photo alone says it all, but the ingredients are all among my favorites.

Click here to go to The Southern Lady Cooks recipe page.

Cherry-and-Cream-Cheese Hand Pies

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"A delicious mix between our sour cherry pie and a traditional cheese Danish, these flaky pastries are easily customizable to use other fruits. We like to enjoy them as a morning treat or with an afternoon tea."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Love these sweet treats made with puff pastry and are so versatile.  The recipe page lists instructions on how to make other fruit fillings.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com recipe page.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

 

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe – tender, juicy chicken brushed with a rich garlic-butter Parmesan sauce. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Serve with your favorite sides for a simple meal everyone will love!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love this recipe so much . . . all ingredients I love and so happy to find another air fryer recipe!

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.

Ribs - Informative Info and Recipes UPDATED

Click here for an excellent article on cuts of pork ribs.  Also cooking tips from Pork.net.

Click here for an article on country ribs and more recipes from Spend With Pennies.

Sweet and Sticky Pork Ribs 

from Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis

Pork Ribs 
a collection from Woolworths.com, Australia

Oven Pork Ribs with Barbeque Sauce

from recipetineats.com

How Long to Bake Ribs In The Oven For Tender, Juicy Perfection Every Time

from Southern Living

I will be adding more info and recipes for ribs.

Black-Eyed Peas - lots of recipes UPDATED

 

According to legendary Southern food journalist and writer John Egerton in Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History, black-eyed peas are associated with a "mystical and mythical power to bring good luck"  

Comment from Southern Living

Since it is a southern New Year tradition to eat black eyed peas for good luck, I have listed black eyed peas recipes.  Some links have more than one recipe. 

They are not just for New Years, I make them all year long and love them.  Check them out!

Dave's Georgia Black-Eyed Peas from All Recipes

Classic Hoppin' John from Southern Living

Southern Black-Eyed Peas from Simply Recipes

17 Lucky (and Delicious) Black-Eyed Pea Recipes from Food and Wine

Classic Southern Black-Eyed Peas from The One Pot Momma

Southern Style Black Eyed Peas from Cooking with Katie Cross

Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe from Tasty At Home

Crockpot Black-Eyed Peas or Hoppin John from Southern Lady Cooks

Why Tomato Paste Belongs in Every Kitchen (and Why Tubes Beat Cans)

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"We're here to share why tomato paste deserves a place in your kitchen. We also want to address the important fact that not all tomato paste is created equal, and neither are the packages it comes in. Cans have long been the default, but is it true that tubes are better suited to the way most of us cook today: using a tablespoon here, a teaspoon there?"  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Tomato Puree vs. Tomato Paste vs. Tomato Sauce: What's the Difference?

I have always used the canned tomato paste.  Maybe I will try the tube variety to make up my own mind.  The one thing my nana taught me about tomato paste is to not just throw it in a pot and cook it.  She firmly believed that "frying" it in some olive oil with a little garlic would bring out the sweetness in your sauce.  I have always done that with great results.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.

Basic Pancakes

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"This simple recipe uses pantry and fridge ingredients and will become your go-to for making fluffy pancakes from scratch."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Pancakes are one of my favorite things, but I always use Bisquick.  I'd like to make them from scratch to see if there is a difference.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com recipe page.

Sloppy Joe Bubble Up

 

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Recipe – homemade sloppy joe mixture tossed with chopped refrigerated biscuits and topped with cheese. Ground beef, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, biscuits, and cheese. A delicious twist to your usual sloppy joes. Kids and adults gobble this up!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

This recipe looks delicious!  The use of canned biscuits makes it faster and easier and the article has more ideas to make it even faster.  Love semi-homemade for busy times!

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.

Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread

 

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"This Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread is a great side dish to pasta or a simple party appetizer. Warm some pizza or marinara sauce up for dipping. YUM."  Comment from Plain Chicken

Stephanie always has awesome and delicious recipes!  Love the use of canned biscuits in this recipe to make it fast and easy when you are in a hurry to get a delicious meal together.

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe.

Best Mini and Individual Desserts

 

Photo source:  Bake or Break

"Individual desserts are one of my favorite things to make for a party or even a small gathering. It’s so wonderful to get to the end of a meal and not have to slice and serve dessert. These mini and individual servings are ready to grab and eat!"  Comment from Bake or Break

So many desserts to check out!  Love this website!

Click here to go to the Bake or Break recipe page.

Chicken Enchilada Dip

Photo source:  On My Plate

I'd love to incorporate this dip into other tex-mex dishes like tacos or a layered taco salad for a different twist.

Looks delicious!

Click here to go to the On My Plate recipe page.

Chicken Enchilada Recipes

Photo source:  Sandra Lee

I'm on a quest to find various chicken enchilada recipes.

Listed below are some recipes that look interesting to me and I will update this page when I try them out.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada

Looks delicious!  The above photo says it all

Click here to go to the Sandra Lee recipe page.

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

"With a few staple ingredients, these easy chicken enchiladas are so quick to make, dinner will be on the table before you know it."  Comment from Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Mini Chicken Enchiladas

"Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several times since receiving the recipe from a friend."  Comment from Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas for Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

MORE TO COME!

Foods You Shouldn’t Reheat in a Microwave

 

Photo source:  Readers Digest

"A microwave does not cook food evenly, which often means that any bacteria present in the reheated foods will survive. Then there’s the problem of microwave blasts directly contributing to the production of carcinogenic toxins. To minimize microwave risks, don’t use it to cook or warm these 10 foods."  Comment:  Readers Digest

Very interesting article with some surprises . . . things I do all the time.  

Click here to go to the Readers Digest article.

Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This copycat Taco Bell grilled cheese burrito tastes just like the original. No need to leave the house next time you have a craving!"  Comment from Taste of Home

You will love these burritos if you love tex-mex!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Jalapeno Poppers

 

Photo source:  Favorite Family Recipes

Seems like everyone loves jalapeno peppers!  Our jalapeno poppers are always a hit when we take them to a party.  The beauty of our version is that they are so fast and easy to make. 

Makes 12 jalapeno poppers

6 medium jalapeno peppers
1 package cream cheese
bacon

Split the jalapeno peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and membrane.

Fill each half with cream cheese.

Wrap with bacon (we use 1/2 slice of bacon for each popper)

Place on foil wrapped baking sheet in preheated 400 degree oven.

Bake until bacon is crisp about 15 to 20 minutes . . . depends on your oven

If you take them to a party and they cool too much by the time you get there, heat in the microwave around 1-2 minutes.

ANOTHER RECIPE

"If you need a crowd pleasing appetizer that disappears fast, these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are it. Jalapeño halves get stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling, then wrapped in bacon and cooked until crispy. They are perfect for game day, parties, holidays, or honestly just a Friday night snack with ranch."  Comment from Favorite Family Recipes.

Click here to go to the Favorite Family Recipes recipe page to get their recipe, photo shown above.

   

Sausage Biscuit Pinwheels (With Canned Biscuits)

 

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"These Sausage Biscuit Pinwheels are a staple at our house. We’ve been making these for years! They are effortless to make and taste fantastic! There are only two ingredients in this recipe – sausage and canned biscuits. SO simple yet SO delicious! People go crazy over these things whenever I take them to a party. I usually double the recipe and never have any leftovers. You must give these a try ASAP!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Fast, easy and delicious pinwheels! Love another semi-homemade recipe made with canned biscuits.

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken

 

Recipe source:  Savoring Italy

"This Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. It is marinated in a garlic, citrus marinade and is a meal prep dream! This sheet pan chicken recipe is low-carb, paleo and Whole30. Mojo chicken is tender, juicy and always a hit with the family!"  Comment from Savoring Italy

One of my favorite chicken meals.  I usually make this in a skillet with similar ingredients.  Happy to have an oven version.

Click here to go to the Savoring Italy recipe page.

Slider Recipes from Food Network

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"Whether they’re filled with burgers, pulled pork or meatballs, sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any party, backyard barbecue or tailgate."  Comment from The Food Network

Click here for an impressive collection of slider recipes from The Food Network.

Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls

 

Photo source:  The Recipe Critic

"Egg Roll lovers, this Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipe is for you! Crispy, crunchy outside, tender filling inside, without the extra fat of frying or drying out from oven cooking. These are what you have been waiting for!"  Comment from The Recipe Critic

Egg rolls are one of my favorites and I am so happy to have a recipe that I can prepare in my air fryer instead of deep frying.  Looks like a winner!  Great choice as appetizers for parties.

Click here to go to The Recipe Critic recipe page.