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One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more
It's fun to dress up and dine fancy for Valentine's Day, but sometimes I appreciate a romantic dinner at home. And no matter if you're going 4-star or dining at home, a tasty Valentine's meal doesn't have to be high calorie, and that includes dessert. Here are five delicious healthy dessert alternatives to share with your sweet Valentine! Source: Flickr User David Blaine Read more
If you still haven't figured out how you're going to get your Valentine's Day chocolate fix, grab some chocolate bars and a pint of heavy cream and make chocolate fondue. Seriously, it's quite possibly the easiest dessert ever! All you have to do is melt the two together in a double boiler. Voilà! Serve with an assortment of delicious dippers like sliced bananas, pound cake, or brownies. My Read more
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with a special someone, friends, or family, or you're going solo, this holiday just isn't the same without delving into a sweet, creamy, dreamy treat. I know you don't want to burst out of your new Valentine's Day outfit, so here's a frozen dessert that's full of fresh flavor and a luscious texture that screams decadence, but won't break the calorie Read more
Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year, so why not take some time on Sunday to make a special lunch for your sweetheart? Pack a delicious salad or sandwich and a bag full of these addictive chocolate ganache thumbprint cookies. They're simple to make but require time for the dough to chill. The ganache is seasoned with vanilla bean resulting in a very smooth, rich, and delightful filling. I Read more
We've got you covered with 50 unique Valentine's Day date ideas for geeks, and if you're hoping to skip the store-bought gifts in favor of something made from the heart this year, get inspired by these delectable desserts fit for your favorite geek. Read more
Well, hello there, Cupid! Valentine's Day takes on a whole new meaning once a woman becomes a mom. Sure, it's still fun to plan a little romantic something for the hubs — but a man can't really appreciate the beauty of heart-shaped or Valentine-inspired desserts like a kid can. Click through to check out these 10 sweet Valentine's Day treats for mama to share with her special little someone Read more
If you missed celebrating national Nutella Day a couple weeks ago, don't fret, just fill your cookie jar with these delectable Nutella sandwich cookies! This sweet treat has great texture with a crunchy cookie and easy creamy Nutella filling. Traditionally, linzer cookies are made around the holidays and filled with jam, but a chocolate hazelnut spread makes the cookie perfect for Valentine's Read more
There's no dessert that screams Valentine's Day more than a pot of bubbling chocolate fondue. To make your fondue experience super memorable, serve the melted chocolate with an exciting array of dippers. Think outside the box and offer chunks of bananas, toasted bread slices sprinkled with sea salt, or heart-shaped pound cake bites. For all of these great ideas and more delicious dipping Read more
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to make sweet treats for the ones we love, and since my love is a chocoholic, I get to try out a couple of new chocolate recipes every February. This month: a decadent Nutella pound cake that will make your sweetheart swoon. Traditionally a pound cake is exactly that: one pound each of the essential ingredients — flour, sugar, eggs, and of course, butter. Read more
