Photo source: Serious Eats
"Stop overcooking your lobster—it happens faster than you think." Comment from Serious Eats
I've never made lobster, I just let the restaurant take care of it.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
Lobster - Cook It Perfectly Every Time
Photo source: Serious Eats
Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes
Photo source: Bake or Break
Cute little cheesecakes!! WOW it would be difficult to not eat a whole plate of those . . . "just one more."
Fudge Lover's Cream Cheese Cake
Photo source: Betty Crocker
"Pockets of sweet cream cheese bake in a rich chocolate cake slathered with fudgy frosting. Yum!" Comment from Betty Crocker
Chocolate and cream cheese with a fudgy frosting sells this recipe for me!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Photo source: Crazy For Crust
"Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a favorite in our house. The recipe for how to make these is so simple, but it’s good to have a few tricks up your sleeve because working with chocolate can be finicky! With just 3 main ingredients you’ll NEVER buy chocolate strawberries again when you learn how to make them." Comment from Crazy For Crust
I haven't made chocolate covered stawberries in years, but love them so much!
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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles
Photo source: Martha Stewart
"This creamy chicken and mushroom dish with egg noodles comes together in one straight-sided skillet. The sauce combines Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and cream cheese, adding richness to the chicken and noodles." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
They look delicious, especially with those mushrooms and cream cheese. Can't wait to try.
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Chicken Cheesesteak
Photo source: Easy Chicken Recipes
"These chicken cheesesteak hoagies are an easy, flavorful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I cook tender slices of chicken breast with caramelized onions and peppers, then top them with melty cheese and pile it all onto toasted hoagie rolls. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day meal, this Philly cheesesteak with chicken hits all the right notes of flavor and comfort!" Comment from Easy Chicken Recipes
These sandwiches look delicious and I'm sure I am going to love them since they have all ingredients I really like.
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Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce
Photo source: Natasha's Kitchen
"Brussels Sprouts in a creamy parmesan garlic alfredo sauce topped with crispy bacon is our favorite way to eat them. This Brussels sprouts recipe is a fun way to dress up classic roasted Brussels sprouts. It’s a quick and easy side dish that comes together in one-pan!" Comment from Natasha's Kitchen
Those brussels sprouts look delicious and so fancy!
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Mole Poblano Chicken
Photo source: Simply Recipes
"Mole poblano is chocolate-forward, bold, and utterly swoon-worthy. The sauce gets all the glory, with raisins for sweetness, dried ancho chiles and chipotles in adobo for depth and spice, unsweetened baker’s chocolate for that intoxicating richness, and almonds for silky body, all blended into an unforgettable, velvety sauce." Comment from Simply Recipes
This recipe sounds delicious and I would like to make it.
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Turtle Cake
Photo source: Kraft
Love this recipe! It is quick, easy and delicious. Made easy by using a cake mix and Cool Whip.
I first found this recipe in a magazine back in the 80's, then found it on the Kraft website when I created this blog. The website no longer lists this recipe.
This recipe was originally posted to this blog in 2011.
1 tub (8 ounce) Cool Whip
1 package (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
1 package (3.9 ounce) Jello Chocolate Instant Pudding
38 Kraft Caramels
1-1/2 Tablespoons water
6 ounce (3/4 of 8 ounce package) Cream Cheese, softened
16 Vanilla Waters
16 Pecan Halves
5 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
DIRECTIONS
Spoon half the Cool Whip into bowl, refrigerate to thaw.
Return remaining Cool Whip to freezer.
Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 9-inch round layers, adding dry pudding mix to cake mix before mixing with liquid ingredients.
Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks.
Cool cakes completely.
While cakes are cooling, microwave caramels and water in microwaveable bowl on high 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring every 45 seconds. Cool slightly.
Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy.
Add caramel sauce and mix well.
Blend in thawed Cool Whip.
Place 1 cake layer on plate, spread half of cream cheese mixture.
Cover with second cake layer, frost top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Microwave frozen Cool Whip and 3 chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl for 3 minutes or until well blended, stirring after each minute.
Cool 10 minutes.
While cooling, melt the remaining chocolate squares as directed on package.
Dip half of each vanilla wafer in chocolate and place on waxed paper covered baking sheet. Top with nuts. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Spread Cool Whip mixture onto top of cake.
Garnish with wafers.
Keep refrigerated.
Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake - 2 Versions - From Scratch and Semi-Homemade
Photo source: Plain Chicken
You have a choice . . . semi-homemade using a cake mix or made from scratch
I hope you like having both versions!
"Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake Recipe – all the cozy cinnamon-sugar goodness of your favorite cookie baked into a soft, tender cake! Cake mix, vanilla pudding, eggs, butter, sour cream, cinnamon, water, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Great for holidays, brunch, potlucks, or an anytime treat. A simple, comforting cake everyone will love!" Comment from Plain Chicken
This cake looks and sounds delicious. Love that it is semi-homemade starting off with a cake mix, making it quick and easy.
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VERSION 2 - SCRATCH RECIPE
Photo source: Recipe Girl
"Unlike traditional snickerdoodle cookies, this snickerdoodle bundt cake is drizzled with plenty of sweet cinnamon icing. This is the kind of cake you make when you’re looking for something new." Comment from Recipe Girl
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Friday, February 13, 2026
The Best Rice Pudding
Photo source: Sip and Feast
"The very best Rice Pudding is incredibly creamy, a little bit sweet, and perfectly balanced with vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon. Since it relies on kitchen and pantry staples, it can be made whenever the mood strikes you!" Comment from Sip and Feast
In spanish, they call it arroz con leche. My abuela made the best I have ever had and I wish I would have gotten the recipe. I'm anxious to try Jim's recipe.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Photo Source: Natasha's Kitchen
"This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe is a comforting, supremely creamy, and cheesy pasta bake loaded with tender chicken and plump mushrooms. This meal is a crowd-favorite casserole dish perfect for casual family dinners, holiday potluck parties, bringing a meal to a new mother, and every occasion in between. Watch the video below to see how simple it is!" Comment from Natasha's Kitchen
Looks delicious! Natasha provides a video and excellent instructions that include ideas for variations to the recipe. Check it out!
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Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Photo source: All Recipes
"Use your air fryer to prepare this blooming onion, a fun appetizer resembling a flower. Serve with dipping sauce as a shared appetizer." Comment from All Recipes
It is always a treat to get a Blooming Onion when I go to Outback Steakhouse. Love it! Happy to see a recipe I can make at home in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Turtle Cheesecake
Photo source: All Recipes
"Did you know that you can use your air fryer to make turtle cheesecake? The flavors of chocolate, caramel, toasted pecans, and creamy cheesecake are a perfect match." Comment from All Recipes.
The photo says it all . . . delicious! And it bakes in the air fryer that makes it so fast and convenient.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata
"This air fryer breakfast frittata is easy to make using a cake pan that fits in the air fryer basket. Switch up the ingredients to suit your taste. If you are worried about the frittata sticking to the cake pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper." Comment from All Recipes
Love the recipe ingredients and the ease of cooking in the air fryer. One of my favorite meals!
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Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets
Photo source: All Recipes
"This crispy chicken cutlets recipe takes flavor inspiration from the classic Caesar salad. The breadcrumb mixture includes crushed croutons for added flavor and crunch, plus store bought Caesar salad dressing is what adheres that crispy crust to the juicy chicken beneath. It's cooked right in the air fryer for an easy dinner as is, or slice them up to serve over a salad or in a sandwich or wrap." Comment from All Recipes
It is amazing how these chicken cutlets are so crispy after they are cooked in an air fryer! They look delicious and easy to make.
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Air Fryer No Knead Bread
Photo source: Jo Cooks
"Yes, your Air Fryer is perfect for making No Knead Bread! This bread requires just 4 ingredients and no kneading required. Perfect for sandwiches, toast or just about anything you’d want to eat bread with. So unbelievably delicious, you’ll never want to make this butter slathered crusty bread any other way." Comment from Joanne of Jo Cooks
I must try this bread recipe! It looks delicious and easy in the air fryer.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Valentine's Day Recipes
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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.
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