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53 Best Valentine's Day Recipes of All Time

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By Southern Living Editors Updated July 01, 2022
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Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

Valentine's Day is the heavenly holiday when we get to nibble on heart-shaped boxes full of chocolates and candies—and sometimes Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets—in lieu of the usual suspects like apple slices, Cheez-its, and yogurt cups. So why not serve a date night meal that feels just as special? When it comes to picking Valentine's Day dinner recipes, make the menu something to remember. No, make it something so good that Cupid himself would be smitten.

First, skip the casseroles. (Because casseroles just aren't that romantic. There, we said it.) Second, don't be afraid to be a little kitschy. Slow-cooked braised lamb shanks? Molten red velvet cakes? Now that's a menu that'll make us blush. This year, we've got you covered with soups, salads, main dishes, and desserts that'll be sure to win over every sweetheart, secret admirer, and suitor. These Valentine's Day recipes will leave them lovestruck.

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Air Fryer Steak

Air Fryer Steak
Credit: Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Air Fryer Steak

Steak for two comes together with just 10 minutes of hands-on time with the help of your air fryer. Finish with homemade herb butter for a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home. 

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

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Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

Instead of grabbing a box of chocolate covered strawberries this year, treat your Valentine to this homemade cheesecake that has the same flavor, but is even more decadent. 

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Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons

Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons

Skip the bagged salad for the special occasion and serve a homemade Caesar salad as the first course. 

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Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

Using a sheet pan is the easiest way to cook an entire meal at one time. A mixture of softened butter, seasonings, and herbs give this steak dinner a special finishing touch. 

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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Lobster Mac and Cheese
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Rachael Burrow; Recipe: Darcy Lenz

Recipe: Lobster Mac and Cheese

This classic side dish is elegant enough to be the main course when upgraded with lobster. 

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Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese

Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese

Step up your appetizer game by topping seasoned crackers with shrimp, cream cheese, and pepper jelly. 

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Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms

Baked Tortellini Alfredo with Mushrooms
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms

Thanks to refrigerated tortellini, this pasta dish will be ready to serve in just 25 minutes.

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Chocolate Cobbler

Chocolate Cobbler
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Chocolate Cobbler

The method used for this cobbler includes pouring boiling water over the batter. This creates pockets of pudding between the tender sections of cake. 

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Chicken Scallopini

Chicken Scallopini
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Chicken Scallopini

Our Test Kitchen recommends choosing a wine you like to drink for this recipe so you can enjoy the leftovers with your meal.

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Bourbon-Chocolate Cake with Browned Buttercream Frosting

Bourbon-Chocolate Cake with Browned Buttercream
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop styling: Lydia Pursell

Recipe: Bourbon-Chocolate Cake with Browned Buttercream Frosting

Adding a splash of bourbon to both the cake and the icing give this dessert a decadent flavor any bourbon lover will enjoy.

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Pork Tenderloin with Farro Salad

Pork Tenderloin with Farro Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Farro Salad

You'll need just 20 minutes to treat your sweetheart to this easy yet delicious dinner so even if you're short on time, you can still enjoy a homemade meal together. 

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Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownies
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Red Velvet Brownies

You can't go wrong serving these colorful brownies smothered in rich cream cheese frosting for dessert. 

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Vidalia Onion Soup

Vidalia Onion Soup
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Recipe: Vidalia Onion Soup

Using Vidalia onions adds even more flavor to this classic soup. Serve it as a starter or pair it with a salad for the main course. 

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Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

This traditional meat sauce makes a comforting choice for Valentine's Day—and it's perfect for busy cooks. You can set it in the slow cooker and leave it alone.

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German Chocolate Cake

German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: German Chocolate Cake

Strong-brewed coffee and German's sweet chocolate baking bars give each layer of cake just the right amount of flavor that's perfect for pairing with the showstopping Coconut-Pecan Frosting.

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Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

You can serve this appetizer with the tomato skin on or off, whichever you prefer.  

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Marbled Sugar Heart Cookies

Marbled Sugar Cookies
Credit: Zoe Denenberg; Prop Styling: Grant Gaar

Recipe: Marbled Sugar Heart Cookies

No cookie decorating experience is necessary to create these cute treats. 

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Creamy Rice with Scallops

Creamy Rice with Scallops
Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Creamy Rice with Scallops

Scallops are the steak of the sea—so splurge this Valentine's Day by making these and serving with risotto-like creamy rice.

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White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake

White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake
Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Styling: Kay Clarke, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake

This pretty pound cake can also be made with fresh strawberries instead of raspberries, or you can use a mixture of both. 

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits

Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits

Considering how fancy and date night-worthy this dish looks, you'd never guess that this sophisticated supper was made in a slow cooker.

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Conversation Heart White Chocolate Bark

Conversation Heart Chocolate Bark
Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Recipe: Conversation Heart White Chocolate Bark

This recipe combines classic heart-shaped candy with melting chocolate for an indulgent Valentine's Day treat. 

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Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw

Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw

Celebrate the day of love with pure crispy decadence—in the form of these best-ever crab cakes. Serve as a main dish or an appetizer!

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Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Garlicky Roasted Spatchock Chicken

Have you heard the rumor that making roasted chicken increases your odds of getting a proposal? It's not exactly science, but this recipe might help.

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Crab-and-Bacon Linguine

Crab-and-Bacon Linguine
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Crab-and-Bacon Linguine

White wine, heavy cream, and bacon combine to make a pan sauce that feels oh-so indulgent. As if crab linguine even needs help in that department...

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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Buttery Chive-and-Mustard Drop Biscuits
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Give your buttermilk biscuits a special makeover for a fancy date night.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

Do you have a Reese's Cup lover in your midst? This mile-high creamy pie is just what you need to really impress.

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Molten Red Velvet Cakes

Molten Red Velvet Cakes, red velvet cake recipe
Credit: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ

Recipe: Molten Red Velvet Cakes

Molten and miniature, these red velvet cakes basically scream "Valentine's Day-worthy."

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Roasted Tomato-Cheddar Soup

Roasted Tomato-Cheddar Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Roasted Tomato-Cheddar Soup

This classic soup with a cheesy twist is always a great pick, especially on cold winter nights.

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Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream

Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream

Is there really any reason to not make this easy, decadent, and oh-so-yummy chocolate fudge cake? Didn't think so.

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Ginger-Plum Slump

Ginger-Plum Slump
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones

Recipe: Ginger-Plum Slump

Something about warm, stewed fruits in a cast-iron skillet makes us swoon. This ginger-plum recipe feels worlds away from your basic peach cobbler.

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

For many, comfort food evokes the feeling of love, and this traditional pot roast is the perfect example. Serve with our Crispy Potatoes.

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Butterscotch Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Butterscotch Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
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Recipe: Butterscotch Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

It had us at butterscotch pie, but the whiskey-caramel sauce really seals the deal. Have leftovers? Use the sauce for drizzling over ice cream, pound cake, and warm apple pie.

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

Maybe you didn't get to take that romantic weekend to the beach—or maybe you did. Either way, this pasta gives a taste of the coast.

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Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies Recipe
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

Cupid will make a special appearance for these intensely rich chocolate cookies. So rich, in fact, they snub even a pinch of flour.

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Two Southern favorites—cheesecake and banana pudding—create one show-stopping dessert your significant other will love.

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Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing
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Recipe: Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

We're here to impress, right? Skip the crab cakes—so expected. Try your hand at these salmon cakes, instead.

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Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
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Recipe: Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

The turkey cooks in the slow cooker for ultimate hands-off ease in this Valentines' Day dinner that would impress company, too.

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Cherry-Nectarine Pandowdy

Cherry-Nectarine Pandowdy
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Recipe: Cherry-Nectarine Pandowdy

Achy, breaky heart? Try ooey, gooey dessert! Nectarines and cherries make a fabulous duo.

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Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller
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Recipe: Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters are heralded as one of the most romantic foods—so serve them up with a Southern twist by making this dish that originated in New Orleans.

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Red Velvet Fudge

Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats Red Velvet Fudge
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Recipe: Red Velvet Fudge

It doesn't get much more romantic than homemade fudge paired with a movie for your Valentine.

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Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
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Recipe: Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Make your date night feel young again. This skillet cookie should be served warm with a hefty scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie

Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie
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Recipe: Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie

"My love for you is as strong yet tender as the peaks on my meringue pie." At least, that's what we'd say.

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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe
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Recipe: Cacio e Pepe

If desired, you can add chicken or shrimp to this easy yet impressive pasta dish. 

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Ancho Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos
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Recipe: Ancho Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

Who says tacos can't be romantic?

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Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Shrimp Scampi Linguine
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Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Linguine

This recipe is as decadent as it is simple.

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Dark Chocolate Sablés

Dark Chocolate Sablés
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Sablés

This elegant cookie is delicate and crumbly – just baking perfection. The result is a beautiful cookie that needs just 20 minutes of active work.

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Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce

Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce
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Recipe: Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce

A nutty, smooth dish ready for your Valentine's date in 30 minutes? Yes, please.

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Brennan's Bananas Foster

Brennan’s Bananas Foster
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Recipe: Brennan's Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster would be a fun dessert to make together, and the result is oh-so-tasty.

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Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Icing

Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Glaze
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Recipe: Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Icing

These cakes look so elegant when plated and they couldn't be any easier to make.

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Slow-Cooker Lemon-Asparagus Risotto

Slow-Cooker Lemon-Asparagus Risotto
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lemon-Asparagus Risotto

We concocted this recipe so that even beginner chefs can make a creamy, silky risotto at home. You could serve this as a light side with a protein of your choice or enjoy it as a main dish before an indulgent dessert.

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Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad

Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad with Orange-Poppy Seed Dressing
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Recipe: Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad

This jewel-toned salad is just as delicious as it is pretty. Festive Valentine reds and pinks are sure to impress any holiday guests.

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Dark Chocolate-Pistachio-Orange Kisses

Dark Chocolate-Pistachio-Orange Kisses
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Recipe: Dark Chocolate-Pistachio-Orange Kisses

If you can master the art of a meringue then you're sure to wow your Valentine with these deliciously citrusy and decadent kisses.

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Valentine's Day Cake

Valentine's Day Cake
Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

Recipe: Valentine's Day Cake

No special pan is required to create this heart-shaped cake. 

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    52 of 53 Dark Chocolate-Pistachio-Orange Kisses
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