1Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Will Dickey
The classic ham and cheese combo gets a gooey, crispy upgrade in this pinwheel recipe. All you need is store-bought crescent dough, a cream cheese ranch mix, cheese, and ham to achieve these crowd-pleasers.
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2Cheesy Asparagus Tart
Con Poulos
Puff pastry is layered with ricotta, thyme, and asparagus and then baked to crispy, flaky perfection in this recipe. It pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine.
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3Crispy Brie-Stuffed Mushrooms
Con Poulos
These bite-sized stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger food for any Valentine’s Day party or dinner. Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with brie cheese, topped with panko bread crumbs, and baked until the cheese melts and the bread crumbs crisp up.
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4Garlic Shrimp
Caitlin Bensel
The Spanish knew what they were doing with this tender, buttery shrimp starter. Plus, you can drizzle leftover garlic sauce from the pan onto toast to make the perfect companion to the shrimp: garlic bread.
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5Smoked Salmon Dip
Brian Woodcock
If you love bagels and lox, you’ll be happy to add this smoked salmon dip to your Valentine’s Day spread. Smoky salmon, tangy cream cheese, and briny capers are enhanced with fresh herbs and lemon zest, which add a wonderful brightness to the dip.
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6Spinach Artichoke Cups
David Malosh
Put a twist on date night (and your favorite dip) with these delectable spinach artichoke cups! They’re made with a cheesy mixture of spinach and artichokes with lemon zest, hot sauce, and garlic that fills golden-brown baked wonton cups.
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7Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini
Dara Michalski
Similar to you and your sweetheart, blue cheese and fruit are the perfect pair! Here, the sharpness of the slightly melted blue cheese contrasts deliciously with the sweet pear slices placed atop toasted baguettes.
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8Bacon-Shrimp Skewers
David Malosh
Everything is better when it’s wrapped in bacon—and that rings true on Valentine’s Day, too! These bacon-shrimp skewers also include a chunk of pineapple… all lathered in barbecue sauce, then roasted for ten minutes.
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9Apple Butter Cheese Twists
Will Dickey
Just as easy to make as they are tasty, you’ll quickly fall in love with this savory and sweet treat. It takes just a handful of ingredients, including flaky store-bought puff pastry, apple butter, and two types of cheese.
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10Gougères
Danielle Daly
These French savory pastries are the perfect mix of crispy and cheesy—plus they’ll pair wonderfully with the champagne that’s sure to be served on your romantic evening.
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11Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Ralph Smith
After toasting baguette slices on the skillet, spread each piece with fig jam or preserves—then top them off with blue cheese and basil. Basically, this mixture will be the key to anyone’s heart!
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12Arancini
Caitlin Bensel
Creamy, crunchy, and full of rice with melty cheese? Yes, please! Better yet, these arancini work beautifully in an air fryer so you can focus on prepping the rest of your romantic dinner.
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13Upside-Down Puff Pastry Radish Tarts
Stacy Allen
No need to stress before date night—these handheld tarts are made with a convenient store-bought puff pastry. The pretty pink color and subtly sweet flavor of the radishes makes them so fitting for the holiday.
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14Easy Baked Brie
Will Dickey
Honey-drizzled baked brie for you and your honey! (Get it?) It’s sweet and gorgeous, especially when served with fresh fruit and crackers.
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15Beet Hummus
Caitlin Bensel
Talk about pretty in pink! This twist on hummus adds cooked beets to brighten things up. It also adds a sweet, earthy flavor that makes it unique.
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16Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Will Dickey
Everything is better when it’s wrapped in bacon! But add jalapeño and honey, and this starter becomes a sweet and spicy delight!
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17Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Will Dickey
You don’t have to go to a fancy restaurant to enjoy French onion soup! This homemade version is easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot.
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18Pull-Apart Cheese Bread
Caitlin Bensel
Imagine that moment when you and your crush both reach for the same piece of cheesy bread. It’s love at first sight!
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19Beef Skewers
Ralph Smith
If your sweetie is anything like Ladd Drummond, they’ll appreciate these beef skewers. They’re marinated in a garlic-mustard glaze then grilled to perfection.
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20Cranberry Brie Bites
Will Dickey
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