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Molly Bolton/Southern Living
Grandma knows that the best way to spread love on Valentine’s Day is by serving up a home-cooked dish. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, these are Grandma’s favorite Valentine’s Day recipes. Cooking up these Grandma-approved recipes will show your loved ones just how much they mean to you on February 14.
Whether you're cooking for your Valentine or your family, Grandma's best Valentine's Day recipes are sure to impress.
Steak Diane
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Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
One reason Grandma loves this retro recipe is because it comes together in just 20 minutes. A homemade garlic and shallot sauce takes pan-seared steak to the next level.
Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese
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ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE
The classic appetizer of cream cheese and pepper jelly gets an upgrade with the addition of shrimp and seasoned crackers. This elevated version is worthy of being served for Valentine's Day.
Chocolate Cobbler
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When making this recipe, you may be tempted to stir but follow the directions and don't mix the ingredients together. Not mixing allows pockets of pudding to form between the tender cake as it bakes.
French Toast
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Jessica Furniss
Any day that starts with homemade French Toast is a good day. It comes together quickly enough to whip up on a busy Valentine's Day morning with ingredients you most likely already have on hand in your kitchen.
German Chocolate Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This classic Southern cake is a labor of love that's worth whipping up for your Valentine. The Coconut-Pecan Frosting is the star of the show.
Chicken Lombardy
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Elegant yet easy, impress your Valentine with this cheesy chicken dish. Think of it as an upgraded version of Chicken Marsala.
Classic Beef Pot Roast
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Few meals are as comforting as pot roast. Pair it with your Valentine's favorite bottle of red.
Quiche Lorraine
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Win Valentine's Day brunch or lunch with a warm quiche. You can add additional veggies if desired.
Classic Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Molly Bolton/Southern Living
Valentine's Day calls for a from-scratch cake instead of the boxed kind. And of course, the cream cheese frosting is homemade too.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Start Valentine's Day off right with this delicious breakfast treat. Plus, you can enjoy the leftovers for dessert later in the day.
Marry Me Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Not only has this chicken recipe been called good enough to inspire marriage proposals, it's perfect for Valentine's Day. It calls for 1/2 cup of white wine, and you can enjoy the rest of the bottle alongside dinner.
Egg In A Hole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Both kids and adults will love starting their Valentine's Day with this fun breakfast. Fresh red berries on the side will add a bit of festive color.
Angel Food Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Instead of reaching for store-bought angel food cake, make it from scratch just like Grandma does. Top slices of the angel food cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a complete Valentine's Day dessert.
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This cheesy, creamy casserole is the right way to show your family just how much you love them. The chicken dish that originated in Mississippi has been popular ever since it was published in 1987.
Valentine's Day Cake
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Grandma knows nothing says Valentine's Day quite like a heart-shaped cake. No special pan is required to create this pretty pink version.
Slow Cooker Bolognese
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Bolognese gets even better the longer it sits, so it's a great option to make a day ahead to serve on Valentine's Day. Plus, you'll probably even have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Chocolate Delight
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Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Grandma may have a different name for this chocolate dessert, but no matter what you call it, this recipe from Erin Napier's Grandmother Ouida will be devoured.
Smothered Pork Chops
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Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
You can't go wrong with smothered pork chops. This supper comes together in under an hour and is great to serve with rice or mashed potatoes for scooping up all of the extra gravy.
Chocolate Fondue
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Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Finish off Valentine's Day dinner at home with a warm pot of chocolate fondue that the whole family can enjoy together. Pick everyone's favorite fruit for dipping.
Roast Chicken
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Brittany Conerly, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
If you've never prepared a roasted chicken like Grandma, Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion to serve up an impressive bird. You'll be surprised at just how simple this impressive dish is to pull together.
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