Valentine’s Day

Two pink copycat Pump-Tini martinis on a white lined table with raspberries, a cocktail shaker, sanding sugar, and a spoon as garnish.

Copycat Pump-Tini Martini

This copycat Pump-Tini is a gorgeous pink, fruity martini that’s perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. It’s just what you need for tonight’s Vanderpump Rules reunion.

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Side view of a short glass of Cherry Chili Lime Margarita that's garnished with jalapeno slices, fresh cherry halves, lime slices, and a sprig of fresh mint.

Cherry Chili Lime Margaritas

This Spicy Cherry Chili Lime Margarita is the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail. It’s as sweet and spicy as a great relationship! A jalapeno simple syrup adds just the right amount of spicy sweetness that’s echoed again by the salty, sweet, and spicy rim on the glass. It’s gonna be a challenge to have just one.

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White plate with a Valentine's Surf And Turf dinner with a filet mignon, lobster tail, grilled asparagus, and a garlic herb compound butter.

Valentine’s Surf And Turf

This year, why not surprise your significant other with a Valentine’s Day Surf And Turf dinner at home? With some easy preparation and your gas grill, you can whip up this elegant and delicious meal in less than an hour.

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Plate with a strawberry shortcake waffle - a strawberry waffle with strawberry syrup, powdered sugar, strawberry ice cream, strawberry slices, and dollops of whipped cream, all on a white plate.

Strawberry Shortcake Waffles

Who says dessert is for after dinner? I say let’s start our Valentine’s Day celebration with a delicious, fluffy, and sweet Strawberry Shortcake Waffle. A Belgium waffle is made with a boxed strawberry cake mix and pureed, fresh strawberries for maximum berry flavor. Then its topped with strawberry ice cream, strawberry syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar. If you want decadence for your morning, then this is just what you’ve been waiting for!

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Gray marble background with a white plate with heart shaped Valentine sugar cookies with red, pink, and white marble icing.

Heart Sugar Cookies With Marbled Icing

Surprise your loved ones with these gorgeous (and easy!) Valentine Sugar Cookies WIth Marbled Icing. Forget about the fancy piping and decorations, these cookies get dipped in a swirled icing for a beautiful marbled effect. Another bonus is that the cookie dough doesn’t need to be chilled before rolling it out!

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Side view of white bowls with servings of homemade, healthy strawberry granita.

Healthy Strawberry Granita

Healthy strawberry granita is an easy, sweet, and refreshing dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of calories. Refined sugar and dairy free, this dessert uses fresh berries, lime juice, and just a touch of balsamic vinegar.

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Closeup of Mini Cherry Cheesecakes.

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are the ultimate two-bite treat when you want just a little something sweet.  Using canned pie filling makes these little cakes quick

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Plate of the old school classic-shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce

Shrimp Cocktail

Who doesn’t love this old school classic?  The cold and tender shrimp. The sweet and spicy sauce.  So delicious. I like to serve these Savory

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Moist, buttery, slightly tangy, and beautiful in color, this classic cupcake recipe is the perfect ‘little bite’ to share with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day.

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