SneakPreview: Looking for some sweet ideas for Valentine’s Day? There’s something here to make everyone happy.
Do you have a traditional recipe you make for Valentine’s Day? If so, I’m impressed. Such traditions make life easier–fewer decisions. If you don’t have such a tradition yet, have a look at this collection for some ideas.
If you’re looking for something to take to a Valentine’s party, don’t miss my hints for choosing the best recipe. Keep reading below.
How To Choose the Best Recipes To Take to a Party
Ask yourself these questions:
Do I have an easy way to transport this recipe?
Will it still be good if I have to make it the day/night before?
Does this recipe need to be chilled ahead of time?
Will there be refrigerator space when I get there if the recipe needs to stay cold?
Will the food be sitting out for a while? If so, will it still be delicious (and safe) at room temperature?
Will this recipe still look appetizing after several people have served themselves? Mini-tarts, cookies, nuts, or cupcakes might be good choices for a buffet situation.
It helps to choose something others besides yourself would like to eat, unless you want to take it all back home and have a party of one.
I like to take something so delicious that I take an empty plate home. When I make deviled eggs, this is guaranteed. Why do you think that is? Do you have a guaranteed winner in your pocket?
Whether you want to make breakfast fun, make a dessert special, or give a gift from your kitchen, I hope you find something you like here.
21 Sweet Recipes for Valentine’s Day You’ll Want To Share
Iced Shortbread Cookie Recipe
A simple but delicious shortbread cookie with smooth butter icing. Kids and adults alike love these.
Tempered dark chocolate is studded with spicy pecans for a memorable sweet and spicy flavor delight. It’s a great way to meet your chocolate requirement.
You no longer need to keep tempting cookies in the pantry for unexpected company. These Microwave Brownies are easy enough for kids to mix up and bake.
A no-bake filling featuring mascarpone cheese makes these two-bite cheesecake mini-tarts easy to make ahead of time. Garnish with the fruit of your choice.
Frosted Strawberry Cake Donuts are flavored with strawberry jello and strawberries, then frosted with a cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with colored sugar if kids will be eating them.
These mini chocolate tarts or tartlets feature chocolate or vanilla-flavored homemade shortbread crusts. Fill them with a rich but effortless bittersweet chocolate ganache.
Angel Food Birthday Cake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache
No decorating talent is required to make this showy angel food cake for your next birthday party. The whole flavor experience reminds me of a dipped cone from the DQ.
Terrific Tangzhong Cinnamon Rolls from Your Bread Machine
These cinnamon rolls are so soft, buttery, and ooey-gooey, they probably won’t last more than one day. But if you have leftovers, you’ll be surprised at how long they stay fresh.
This pie is all about a velvety chocolate texture contrasted with a flaky crust and whipped cream or powdered sugar topping. It’s an indescribable treat for your taste buds.
An easy strawberry-balsamic sauce combines with goat cheese to make a memorable breakfast muffin that is a copycat of the one sold at the Central Market Bakery.
How To Make a Chocolate Cream Pie with Microwave Magic
Whip up this chocolate cream pie with a filling made in the microwave, then nestled into a graham cracker pie crust. Top with whipped cream and more chocolate.
This Mini Black and White Cookies recipe is smaller than the classic cookie but fresher and tastier than the average store-bought black and white cookie.
Paula Rhodes, owner
As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to share my belief that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my specialty.