Ideas for the best Valentine's Day - 136 recipes
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Galaxy Donuts
By cookism
Galaxy Donuts are out of this world and great to make with the kids
- DONUTS:
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 5 cups plain flour, plus more for dusting
- vegetable oil for frying
- GALAXY GLAZE:
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 squeeze vanilla bean paste
- 4 (0.65-ounce) bottles high pigment food coloring, Americolour brand or any professional baking food coloring brand, in purple, electric pink, navy blue, super black
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
By lisapearce
Brighten your day with these golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy lemon cheesecake and drizzled with a c...
- GLAZE:
- 1 package (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest 1/2 lemon
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
By á-2710
Shrimp wrapped in bacon is noteworthy enough, but adding some hot sauce to the mix takes it to a whole other level
- 1/2 pound shrimp
- 3/4 cup hot sauce
- 5 slices center-cut bacon, thinly sliced
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for dipping, optional
- Sliced green onions, for garnish, optional
Air Fryer Spanish Omelette
By TFAL_USA
An air fryer makes it easy to make this traditional Spanish omelet, with ham, peppers and potatoes
- 2 ounces Serrano cured ham
- 1 green chilli
- 4 eggs
- 3 medium-size potatoes
- A few parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Baked 2-Cheese & Bacon Grits
By cindygwest
Baked 2-Cheese & Bacon Grits is a recipe steeping velvety, cheese flavor
- 6 thickly sliced bacon strips, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups quick cooking grits
- 1 (12-ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed, about 2 1/3 cups
- 1 stick of butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, about 8-ounces
Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna with Mango Fruit Salsa
By á-174535
Fresh and tropical flavors make this Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna with Mango Fruit Salsa to-die-for
- MANGO SALSA:
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- BALSAMIC GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- CHIA CRUSTED TUNA:
- 2 (5-ounces) fresh or frozen tuna fillets
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon whole chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
Pimento Cheese Crostini
By á-4084
An adaptation on a Southern classic, nothing beats fresh, homemade pimiento cheese—especially on a toasted slice
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped
- 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 large baguette, cut into forty 1/4-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Coconut Loaf Cake
By kelsa94
Fine grained pound cake baked in a loaf pan is slathered in a rich and creamy cream cheese and coconut frosting
- CAKE:
- 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut flavor, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (8 ounce package) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk powder, optional; for enhanced flavor
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut flavor, optional; for enhanced flavor
- 3/4 to 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Peanut Butter Cup Heart Valentine Cake
By carvalhohm
A chocolate cake topped with a peanut butter cup heart says, "Be my Valentine!" It's a cake you and your sweetie wi
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 (16-ounce) cans vanilla ready-to-spread frosting or about 3 cups of homemade vanilla frosting
- Red food color
- 1 1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) Reese's Minis Peanut Butter Cups
Mighty Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
By á-46561
Warm, flaky crescent dough filled with a ooey, gooey marshmallow center, these Mighty Marshmallow Crescent Puffs ma...
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 large marshmallows
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Crab Eggs Benedict
By á-25089
Rich and decadent, this Crab Eggs Benedict recipe is a classy way to start any day
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to garnish to taste, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 8 large eggs
- 4 English muffins, toasted
- 8-ounces fresh lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional to garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, optional to garnish
Macaroni & Cheese
By á-131770
This creamy macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side for a summer barbecue
- 12 ounce package Skinner® Texas shape pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 6 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- Scallions or green onions for garnish
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