Category Archives: Valentine’s Day

The Magic of Cream Puffs

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Shari

In our family, we have had some lofty goals as far as what we wanted to be when we grew up. My sister wanted to be an Avon lady, and my daughter wanted to be a pink kitty. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Desserts, Family Favorites, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged chocolate ganache, company desserts, cream puffs, dessert for company, dessert recipes, special desserts, sweetened whipped cream, Valentine's Day Desserts | 20 Comments

Sprinkle Cookies That Can Be Customized for Any Celebration

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Shari

I made these cookies for Easter, and really enjoyed them for many reasons. For one thing, they tasted great. The dough is similar to chocolate chip cookie dough without the chocolate chips. The cookies are buttery and moist and just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Cookies, Desserts, Easter, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged 4th of July cookies, Cookies, graduation cookies, Memorial Day cookies, Sprinkle Cookies | 20 Comments

Cappuccino Muffins With Chocolate Chip Espresso Cream Cheese

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Shari

What is it about heart-shaped things? I just love them. I guess I’m just a mushy girl. But even if you took away the heart shape of these muffins and made them in normal cupcake papers, these are wonderful. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads and Rolls, Breakfast, Company, Father's Day Recipes, Food Gifts, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged breakfast, Cappuccino Muffins, Cream Cheese Spread, food gifts, Muffins, Valentine's Day Recipes | 34 Comments

Chocolate Pretzel Hearts – A Quick and Easy Treat for Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Shari

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this week I decided to experiment with chocolate, pretzels, and sprinkles to create a quick, inexpensive gift for family and friends. Chocolate and Valentine’s Day just go together, but add in pretzels and … Continue reading →

Posted in Candy, Desserts, Food Gifts, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged Chocolate Hearts, Chocolate Pretzel Hearts, food gifts, Party Favors for Valentine's Day, Valentine Candy Recipes, Valentine's Day Food Gifts, Valentine's Day gifts, Valentine's Day Recipes | 26 Comments

Raspberry Lemon Muffins

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Shari

I have really been enjoying all the summer fruit, especially the berries that are sweet and ripe and less expensive right now. Most of the time I just eat them by the handful, but these raspberry lemon muffins are another … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads and Rolls, Breakfast, Company, Recipes, Summer Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged berries, breakfast, Breakfast for Company, Muffins, raspberry lemon muffins, raspberry muffins, Summer, valentine's day breakfast | 23 Comments

Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberry Sauce

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Shari

This is a guest post of sorts. I am writing the post, but my sister did the baking. We went to Santa Barbara, CA for my nephew’s high school graduation this last weekend. Afterwards, there was a party to celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Company, Desserts, Father's Day Recipes, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged Cheesecake, Christmas Day Dessert, Creamy Cheesecake, Father's Day Dessert, Valentine's Day Dessert, Vanilla Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce | 20 Comments

Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Shari

If you like chocolate covered cherries, you are going to love these bars! They start with a layer of homemade brownies, topped with a maraschino cherry butter cream frosting, and that is covered with a rich chocolate. This dessert was for an installment of … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged 4th of July, Brownies, Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies, Dessert, Marachino Cherries, Memorial Day, Valentine's Day | 59 Comments

Valentine Cheese Board

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Shari

I was in Trader Joe’s the other day when I was inspired to create a Valentine’s Day cheese board. The thing that made me think of it were 2 incredible cheeses that I ran across. They were giving out samples … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Company, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged appetizer, Cheese Board, Valentine Cheese Board, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Appetizer, Valentine's Day Dinner, Valentine's Day Ideas, Valentine's Day Recipe | 20 Comments

Rich and Decadent Chocolate Mousse

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Shari

Have you ever made homemade Chocolate Mousse before? It is one of my favorite desserts. It is rich and chocolaty, and at the same time airy and light. It looks and tastes very decadent, therefore is great for special occasions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Desserts, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged Chocolate Desserts, chocolate mousse, elegant desserts, mousse, special desserts, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Dessert | 4 Comments

Pasta Puttanesca

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Shari

Pasta Puttanesca is one of my favorite recipes I found in the last couple years. It is such an easy recipe to make, but has so much flavor. It is a little bit spicy, but not too much. It would make … Continue reading →