Valentine's Day Recipes

My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...

I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky

Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma

With Kahlua, Irish cream liquor and chocolate sandwich cookies, this martini is almost like a dessert. It's an after-dinner drink...

I've been relying on this braised short ribs recipe ever since I bought my first slow cooker some 19 years...

To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn

Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...

A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...

When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...

Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...

I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...

A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...

When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...

I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...

I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...

Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect gift...

For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...

My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...

The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...

My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly...

For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is...

When I want to provide a memorable dinner but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this is the...

When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...

My children always looked forward to these after-school snacks. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. —Hazel Fritchie Palestine, Illinois

These wonderful cookies require a bit of extra effort to make and assemble, but the delight on the faces of...

In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika,...

This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.