It’s time to get inspired for the loveliest holiday there is with these 25+ Valentine’s Day Recipes including romantic main courses to festive desserts including cookies, cakes, truffles, and more!

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If you’re looking for the loveliest Valentine’s Day inspiration, I have 25+ Valentine’s Day Recipes just for you! From chocolate-covered strawberries, herb-crusted lamb chops, and 3-layer strawberry cake. There’s actually even more published in the Valentine’s Day recipes section of the website if you need even more inspiration!

Whether you’re looking for something sweet for breakfast, like festive glazed donuts, cooking dinner for two, or baking something sweet like mini brownie pudding cakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

stacked glazed donuts with Valentine's Day sprinkles.
two bowls of brownie pudding cake topped with vanilla ice cream.

25+ Valentine’s Day Recipes

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Small glass bowls of chocolate mousse with whipped cream on an antique silver tray.

Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This easy chocolate mousse recipe whips up in just 15 minutes! So airy & light, with a rich, deep chocolate flavor. Fancy, yet so quick & simple!
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Tuxedo Cupcakes: moist, dark chocolate cake topped with rich ganache, fluffy whipped cream, and chocolate covered strawberries. These are so fun for a special occasion!

Tuxedo Cupcakes

If you want a dessert that stands out, try these Tuxedo Cupcakes. These cupcakes start with rich, dark chocolate cake, are topped with shiny ganache, fluffy whipped cream frosting, and, finally, a chocolate-covered strawberry. They're beautiful, indulgent, and perfect for parties. Make them for a wedding shower, a special dinner, or Valentine’s Day.
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A square of blueberry buckle on a white ceramic plate.

Blueberry Buckle

This magnificent blueberry buckle recipe features moist sour cream cake, crunchy crumb topping, & tons of sweet, jammy blueberries!
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Chocolate Raspberry Madeleines: these little cakes are so perfect for a special occasion! Taste like a cake-y brownie, with a fresh raspberry baked inside. The shell shape couldn't be prettier! #BakeYourPassion #sponsored @whitelilyflour

Chocolate Raspberry Madeleines

Chocolate raspberry Madeleines: light, cake-y, and so pretty. Baked with a fresh raspberry and filled with rich chocolate ganache!

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Festive Homemade Donuts

Festive Homemade Donuts

Make any day special with a batch of these homemade donuts. These donuts are double dipped in vanilla glaze and topped with sprinkles.
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Red velvet chocolate chip cookies with white and dark chocolate chips.

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red velvet chocolate chip cookies that bake up so incredibly soft & tender, and stay that way! With a hint of tangy cream cheese & cocoa.
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7
beef bourguignon recipe in a bowl with mashed potatoes topped with a sprig of rosemary.

Beef Bourguignon Recipe

This authentic beef bourguignon recipe features fall-apart tender beef with vegetables, braised in a rich red wine sauce. Surprisingly simple to make– let it simmer all afternoon and you'll be rewarded with a pot of pure comfort for dinner!
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Mixed Berry Streusel Bars

Mixed Berry Streusel Bars

These mixed berry streusel bars are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and pure maple syrup. The crust and crumble topping are made from the same mixture so there’s less bowls to clean! And the lemon glaze takes them up a notch!
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9
Mushroom risotto served in a white ceramic bowl with a blue linen napkin.

Mushroom Risotto

Craving a hearty, comforting meatless meal? Look no further than this mushroom risotto recipe. So full of savory, satisfying flavor!
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10
stacked fudge squares on a plate.

Easy Fudge Recipe

This easy fudge recipe requires only 4 ingredients– chocolate, condensed milk, salt, and vanilla extract. It comes together in just 10 minutes, and you'll have decadent, rich fudge in no time! There's no doubt that fudge is the perfect make-ahead Christmas treat!
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Need a last minute treat for a romantic occasion? Chocolate covered strawberries are the answer. Follow my easy how-to for a truly luscious indulgence!
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12
Best Homemade Chili Recipe

Best Homemade Chili Recipe

If you want a from scratch chili recipe, look no further. This homemade chili is the perfect comfort food or to feed a crowd on game day.
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13
A reverse sear steak, partially sliced and topped with butter and fresh thyme.

Reverse Sear Steak

This reverse sear steak recipe gives you ultimate control! Cooks to any doneness, with a savory, flavorful crust. Best steak of your life!
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14
Lamb chops with an herb bread crumb coating, cooked to medium-rare.

Herb Encrusted Lamb Chops Recipe

This herb encrusted lamb chops recipe is easy to make yet so special! With a crunchy, flavorful outside edge & perfectly juicy, tender meat.
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15
A slice of no-bake chocolate cheesecake on a dark plate with a vintage silver fork.

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

This easy no-bake chocolate cheesecake recipe is made in just 15 minutes! Light & airy, yet so chocolate-y, rich, and decadent!
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16
Chocolate martini on a dark background with strawberries.

Chocolate Martini

Share a chocolate martini with your love! Just 3 ingredients & so creamy and decadent. An easy, boozy treat, perfect for a special occasion.
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17
Classic cream puff on a wire rack with strawberries.

Cream Puff Recipe

Perfect Cream Puff Recipe: These bake up light as air every time! Filled with sweet whipped cream & dusted with powdered sugar. The ultimate!
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A slice of strawberry cake on a lacy white plate with a wooden fork.

Strawberry Cake

This strawberry cake recipe is bursting with so much incredible, summery strawberry flavor! Nothing artificial added. You won't believe it!
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19
Slice of flourless chocolate cake on a dark blue plate with a rose gold fork.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Sinfully decadent & so indulgent, this flourless chocolate cake will satisfy your deepest chocolate craving! Made with just 5 ingredients.
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20
Chocolate truffles stacked in a pottery dish with tins of crushed nuts in the background.

Chocolate Truffles

How to make homemade chocolate truffles! Super-easy recipe with just 2 ingredients. Endlessly versatile, and so melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
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21
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

This creamy tuscan sausage pasta is a one pot wonder that not only will save you on busy weeknights, it will become a family favorite. Hearty, comforting, and done in 30 minutes!
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22
Mini cheesecakes made in a cupcake pan, with graham cracker crust and a fresh strawberry garnish.

Mini Cheesecakes

Mini Cheesecakes! Cute, individual portions of creamy New York cheesecake over a crunchy graham cracker crust. Bake them in a muffin tin! So fun!
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23
Best Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

These red velvet sugar cookies will make your day! Soft & tender, fun & brightly colored, with a hint of cocoa & a slight cream cheese tang.
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24
oreo balls in a white bowl coated in white chocolate and sprinkled with oreo crumbs.

How To Make Oreo Balls (Truffles)

These easy Oreo balls are a delicious 3-ingredient chocolate treat for when you need a last-minute dessert. Choose your favorite flavor of Oreo cookies, combined with brick cream cheese, and dunked in chocolate. Keep plain or top with sprinkles, chocolate drizzle or crushed Oreos. This no-bake Oreo ball recipe is guaranteed to be hit no matter the occasion!
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25
The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Have

The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Have

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect garlic bread recipe, look no further! Buttery, soft center with crispy edges and made with 7 ingredients.
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26
Square image of a heart-shaped soft cut-out sugar cookie with pink sour cream icing.

Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe

Best-ever recipe for soft sugar cookies you can roll and cut out with cookie cutters! Easy to make, no chilling required, and they don’t spread into shapeless blobs as they bake. Made with a secret ingredient that gives them the most incredible flavor, and topped with a cool sour cream icing.
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Cheesecake Berry Trifle

Cheesecake Berry Trifle

Make dessert easy with this cheesecake berry trifle recipe. This no-bake trifle has layers of pound cake, berries and cheesecake filling.
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28
red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

These red velvet cupcakes are incredibly fluffy, moist, and feature a vibrant red color. A subtle hint of cocoa and topped with a tangy, cream cheese frosting. The perfect sweet treat for Valentine's Day!
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29
Strawberry cheesecake on a wooden cake pedestal.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake: New York-style cream cheese filling, crunchy graham cracker crust, and the most gorgeous strawberry topping!
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30
Frosé in stem glasses with strawberry garnish.

Frosé Recipe

This frosé recipe is so fun and refreshing! Frozen rosé wine slushies blended with strawberries, for a pretty pink warm-weather cocktail.
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Slice of red velvet cheesecake with Oreo crust, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Your loved ones will adore this gorgeous red velvet cheesecake! With a crunchy Oreo crust & a creamy filling infused with cocoa and buttermilk. YUM!
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32
Pale pink meringue kisses in a white bowl.

Meringue Cookies

These baked meringue cookies are crisp, sweet, & light as a cloud! Plus, lots of tips on how to make meringue that’s stiff and fluffy as can be.
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33
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake on a white plate, with liquid chocolate spilling from the center. Garnished with a strawberry, and a linen cloth beneath the plate and a copper fork on the side.

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

These chocolate molten lava cakes are such an indulgent treat! Perfect for a special occasion, yet easy enough for every day. You’ll love the deep chocolate flavor and the warm liquid center!
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My favorite-ever chocolate mousse recipe! This is the real deal, made with eggs and butter and so airy it just melts in your mouth. Loved that added hint of almond from the amaretto too.

Chocolate Amaretto Mousse

Chocolate amaretto mousse, made the French way! Taste the difference in every bite! With a hint of sweet almond to make it even more special.
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Chewy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

These red velvet chocolate chip cookies are a colorful spin on the classic chocolate chip cookies with soft-baked centers and chewy edges.
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36
Sangria in a stemless wine glass with a cinnamon stick.

Sangria Recipe

Make this easy sangria recipe! Infused with brandy, orange juice, big chunks of fruit, and a hint of cinnamon. It's delish & so authentic!
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stack of millionaire shortbread on a serving tray.

Millionaire’s Shortbread

This decadent millionaire shortbread features a buttery shortbread, creamy caramel layer, and topped with a soft chocolate ganache—a perfect, indulgent treat! All three layers are simple to make and come together for an irresistible dessert bar.
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Pink Confetti Cupcakes

Pink Confetti Cupcakes

All birthdays deserve fun and festive funfetti cupcakes! These soft and fluffy cupcakes are topped with tinted homemade buttercream frosting.
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  • Nicole Johnson launched the site OrWhateverYouDo.com in 2010 as a platform to share her favorite recipes with friends and family. It quickly morphed into a passion and thriving business that she and her husband work on full-time, more than 15 years later. You can find family-friendly recipes for the grill, griddle, and all cooking methods.

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