So, go ahead, don’t be shy, enjoy the day and make yourself one of the delights below.
Heart Cake Pops
Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Linzer Hearts
Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate Chili Truffles
Orange Heart Cookies
Mocha Mousse
Chocolate Raspberry Bonbons
I had been really getting into the V-day festivities when the boys were younger. We made loads of homemade cards and treats back then. Now though, they’re getting big (one is almost 11 and the other is already 12), so Valentine’s day isn’t really on their radar these days. We’re more into football, baseball, skiing, hiking and books on sports by Mike Lupica
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do you celebrate it at all? Or is it a Hallmark holiday to you? What are your plans for this weekend and Monday, February 14th?
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Sara Ross says
Elana,
Thank you so much for your cake pop recipe! My shy little 5 year-old son liked the picture and wanted to make them so he could pass them out at school. They were such a hit and really fun to make. I might have caught your addiction!
Sara
Mia says
Thanks for all the yummy ideas!
I’ll be celebrating Valentine’s with my Sweetie. We have a yummy dinner menu planned to cook together.
One of the desserts we will be making is the lemon bars from your book. We love topping them with fresh raspberries.
Jessica says
Thanks for the great ideas! I can’t wait to do something special :)
The Teenie Foodie says
What a perfect collection of recipes for v day. Thanks for these, I will be spoiling myself this weekend :-) I’ve already tried you chocolate chilli truffles which I will make again, they are soooo good that my dad eats them all!
I dont really celebrate it, but this year I’m so inspired by all the valentines day posts, that I think I will bake for the whole family!
Teenie Foodie
Maegan says
Thanks Elana. Can’t wait to make more of your recipes after my almound flour order from Honeyville arrives! Grandma is babysitting and we’ll be dining at the best Italian restaurant in Sedona, Dahl & Deluca!
Kiran says
Everything looks yum! This reminds me, I need to prepare my V-Day menu :)
Christine says
I am hoping to get my order of blanched almond flour in the mail in time to make cookies…and we are going to soak in a private tub at Ten Thousand Waves here in Santa Fe :)
Susan says
I made your chocolate cake in an 8″ square pan and added 1/2 cup gluten free mini chocolate chips – YUM! Exactly like a chewy brownie. My girls LOVE them! (me too!)
Ashley @ Taste for Healthy says
This year I will be making vegan cupcakes for my significant other!
I am going to surprise him by setting a Valentine’s themed table for him to come home to… cupcakes, rose petals, rose lights, candles, candy, & a card.
Since I work until 8pm the night of Valentine’s Day, we will probably celebrate with Valentine dessert & wine. ♥
Pat says
I’m not big on Valentine’s Day, except as an excuse to bake and make goodies! I’ll be trying some of these for sure…
@Archena Try making Elana’s creme patissiere in her almond flour cookbook. You can make it with other nuts, too. It’s almost like an eggless, dairy-free pudding, and really a treat if you don’t eat eggs or milk. I make it with palm sugar so it’s not quite as sweet. What a treat!
Pat
Dawn says
Elana,
Thank you for your lovely round up. I celebrate every year since it’s also my birthday. We seem to just combine them, I have a birthday celebration with a valentines flair. I am in love with coconut flour, and the mix of almond and coconut flour make these desserts so good! I love the brownies, I’ll have to make the rest now too!
Adrienne says
Oh I definitely celebrate Valentine’s Day! My fiance and I have been together for 2.7 years. This coming Saturday marks the 2.7 anniversary. We are romantic and silly. Head over heels in love. I’ve never been happier. I’m looking forward to baking your fabulous chocolate chip cookies! <3 Happy Valentine's weekend :)
Archena says
Love all the recipes here just hope to try replacing the eggs with something vegetarian.
Kathleen says
I just saw a post on another blog that suggested 1 Tablespoon of ground raw chia seed to 1/4 cup water to equal one egg. Whisk the ground chia and water and let it sit a few minutes to “gel.” We have egg allergies here and I’m going go give this a try the next time I bake. I’ve been using the Ener-G Egg Replacer, but I’m not happy with that.
Shirley @ gfe says
Wonderful roundup, Elana! As you said, there’s something for everyone, but I’ll “virtually” take them all! ;-) We celebrate Valentine’s Day by having a big party and inviting friends. The party is held every other year, so on the off years, we just have quiet time. It’s actually those years that we make cut-out cookies. I’d rather make them then than during the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Have a sweet Valentine’s Day with your family, dear. The fact that the boys still enjoy being in the kitchen with you baking is terrific. :-)
xo,
Shirley
Jenny Eliuk @ Stay on Path says
Elana, I know how much you love almond flour. Have you tried milling your own yet? I hear you can do it with a Blendtec or Vitamix if you roast them first. Might be more of a pain than it’s worth though.
Claire says
I make my own in my food processor all the time! I buy blanched almonds and just blend ’em up. It works great in all of Elana’s recipes…and it’s a lot cheaper here (in Europe) than tracking down blanched almond flour!