9 Pinterest-Approved Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Air-Fryer Scallops with Lemon-Herb Sauce

Yes, you can utilize your trusty air fryer to make a fancy seafood dinner in 20 minutes flat. After a quick run under the high heat, drizzle on our easy lemon-herb-infused oil mixture for an elegant finish.

Easy Boiled Lobster

You might think cooking a fancy lobster dinner should be reserved for professionals. Cast those fears aside because you're about to find out how easy it is to make lobster at home. Serve with clarified butter and homemade buerre blanc, and you've got one impressive feast.

Fettuccine Alfredo

OK, this recipe serves 4, but who says you can't eat an extra serving? It's a celebration, after all. This top-rated, top-pinned pasta recipe will make an excellent vegetarian dish for your home date night. Though if you want to add some protein, we've got directions for adding shrimp or chicken breast to the dish. Turn your meal into a date night experience by cooking pasta from scratch.

Top Red-Themed Treats

All things love and hearts are synonymous with the color red. Keep the color theme going in your food choices with these red-tinted foods taking residence on our readers' Pinterest boards.

Fresh Berry Bruschetta

French bread slices get a cinnamon-sugar coating before getting nice and toasty in the oven. Cream cheese (with a hint of fresh mint!) then serves as the base before topped with a vibrant berry mixture. These easy bruschettas will be a perfect appetizer or after-dinner treat to go with wine.

Related: Romantic Food and Wine Pairings Perfect for Date Nights at Home

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet is pretty much a given when it comes to our list of top-pinned treats for Valentine's Day. To add more holiday flair to your red-tinted chocolate cupcakes, use a heart-shape cookie and a dusting of powdered sugar to finish your dessert.

Red Wine Ice Cream

Homemade spiked ice cream? Absolutely! Share a glass (or let's be real, you'll need your own) of this delightful berry-infused wine dessert with your sweetheart while you watch a romantic movie. Make sure to plan ahead, this red wine ice cream needs to freeze overnight.

Top Heart-Shape Recipes

Share your heart with someone special this Valentine's Day. We're big fans of creating adorable heart-shape treats. Here are three top-performing recipes fit for the occasion.

Chocolate-Stuffed Churro French Toast Hearts

Valentine's Day lands on a Sunday this year. Start the day on a lovely note with a delicious brunch featuring these French toast hearts that taste like churros! A drizzle of melted chocolate makes every bite rich and indulgent.

Heart Cookie Cutouts Three Ways

These jaw-dropping heart cookies may seem complicated, but they're actually fairly simple to achieve. Watch the video for visual inspiration or get our full directions. Another delicious heart-themed cookie recipe to try is our conversation heart cookies.

Layered Brownie Heart Dessert

Chocolate and strawberry make the perfect pair and this sweet-tart dessert proves how delicious it is. If you don't have a heart-shaped cake pan handy, you can easily shape some round aluminum pans ($5, Target) into hearts before adding the batter and baking. Check out the video in the recipe to see how we did it.