I had every intention of creating something special for you for Valentine’s Day. Something you could share with your honey. Anyway, that was the plan.
I’ve been saving these Harry & David pears until they were perfectly ripe, perfect for poaching. And dunking, or maybe drizzling. In chocolate. And sprinkling with nuts.
This was going to be the day.
I fondled those little babies, got out all of my ingredients. I even instagrammed my little soldiers getting ready to go to war, which is what these images are from.
And I got exactly this far.
That’s when Smudge asked me to help her decorate her Valentine’s Day valentine box. Judging by the absence of poached pears, you can see where my heart led me. Straight to my little valentine.
While I’ll be creating those pears again sometime, and surely sharing them with you, I’m not going to leave you high and dry, my loves, not on this special Cupid’s day.
So while I’m cleaning up glitter and scraping glue from the table, take a look at some of my favorite FoodieCrush recipes to perfectly pair with love in the air.
And please, share them with someone you love, any time of the year.
Almond Valentine Sugar Cookies
Puff Pastry with Sabayon Custard and Strawberries
Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs
Rice Krispie Valentine Lollipops
Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast
Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Grapes
Devils Food Bundt Cake with Chocolate Espresso Ganache
Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserves
While I do receive the Fruit of the Month Club, this is not a partnered post with Harry & David. I just had fruit to eat and share. Which I didn’t :)
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Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
Oh goodness, Heidi. I just added every single one of these recipes on my to-make list!
Holly Waterfall
I do not believe this is a Valentine’s Fail at all. I think this is a win. For you and for your daughter – and that’s who really matters! And it’s not like you let us down! You still gave us lots of super amazing options for Valentine’s Day. I love that you documented this and your intentions though.
Ah thanks Holly! Glad there was something there for just about anyone.
Kristen
I’ll take some crab legs and chocolate cake please!
Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day, Heidi! Our pears lasted about 3.10 seconds…before the kids got ahold of them and gobbled them up!
Sarah
Exactly what I would have done! Valentines is about the one day of the year where I love to make crafts, especially if there is a little friend to craft with~!
Kathryn
We’ve just eaten and now I’m absolutely starving looking at these pictures. I don’t know what I want to try first!
Cookie and Kate
My stomach is growling for Dutch baby, champagne and chocolate cake… Matter of fact, I think that combo would make a fine Valentine’s dinner. Can you tell I’m hungry?
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
What a fab round-up, each one of these recipes looks mouth-watering!
Denise | TLT
What a great round up this is!
I saw the crab legs on FB and had to get to this post, because steamed king crab legs are one of my favorite foods ever. Happy memories…
Wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s Day Heidi!
Cassie | Bake Your Day
Great list, Heidi, wish I could come to your house for Valentine’s day!
carrian
Lovely recipes, and that looks like some awesome crafting going on!
Sandy @ RE
Love those pears! And all the other recipes, too, Heidi. Happy Valentine’s Day, my friend!
And to you too m’lady!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Love this round up! From fancy to fun!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
I LOVE that you helped your daughter instead. . :) *warm heart* . . and Oh my gawd, I am so trying the Short Rib Fettuccine and the Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast!!! YUM! Happy Valentine’s Day, Heidi! :)
Hi Alice, happy v-day to you too! Yep, she comes first right? You’ll love the fettuccine and the baked french toast is a total fave here. Let me know how you like them.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
This made me giggle. “Cook me please” lol
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
So many fabulous ideas. I want to make each and every recipe!
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen
This is a great round up of recipes and craft ideas. I hear you. I also am staring at my heart shaped cookie cutter but I don’t think I’ll find the time today. You can always make it a ‘love day’ any day, when you fill it with love, good food and good times. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy all the love today :-)
Hi Betty Ann, what a thoughtful comment, and so appropriate for V-day. I hope you have a wonderful one as well. Thanks for being such a great supporter of FoodieCrush.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Oh my goodness, ALL THE THINGS are calling my name! Yum!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
All of this looks increeeedible. I’m making orders. Get ready.
Jeanine
aww, this is so sweet. You are the best mom!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I love each and every one of these! Those pears look so ready and beautiful, alas, another time!
Hi Abby, agreed. There will always be another time for food, but not always with those you love.