Delectables for every sweetie in your life… Introducing MPM’s NEW Favorite Valentine’s Treats Collection with 52 scrumptious recipes! Doesn’t it seem that weeks before Valentine’s Day, stores everywhere are enticing you to buy bunches of calorie and fat-laden treats? Do you find restaurants that lure you into making expensive reservations often can’t keep their promise of providing that “magical romantic evening?” Whether you’re just looking for a heavenly chocoholic experience, healthier Valentine’s goodies for your kids or want to create a beautiful meal for your sweetie or family, “homemade from the heart” is always more appreciated. And making choices from MPM’s new Valentine’s recipe collection will be better for all of you as each goodie is made with only the purest ingredients.
For our Chocoholics, Dark Chocolate Bark or Chocolate Decadence “Mousse” are simple and satisfying. With “minis” being the rage these days, you can choose to safely indulge without the sugar overload most Valentine’s sweets provide. It may be freezing outside, but I bet your family won’t turn down a bowl of homemade Choco-Peanut Butter Blitz, Mint-Infused Chocolate Chunk or Double Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream! A bit indulgent, but so fitting for this heart-filled day. (Need a lighter non-chocolate alternative? Cinnamon-Infused Pears with Pomegranate Syrup just might do the trick!)
As fun as it is to give you a peek at my favorite sweet treats, I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you about some of the wonderful dishes in this collection that would be perfect choices for a romantic dinner!
Cheesy Artichoke Bites are the perfect pre-dinner nibble and Trio of Roasted Beet Salad with Apple-Dill Vinaigrette are a beautiful prelude to that special meal yet to come. A perfectly roasted chicken can be completely ethereal on its own, but Pan-Roasted Pomegranate Chicken with Caramelized Lemons definitely climbs to the next level.
Want to pack a healthy Valentine’s “yummy” in your kids’ lunch boxes? Whip up a batch of crispy-chewy Honey Bear Granola Bars or Oh-So-Fudgy Brownies. My Choco-Oat Cookie Bars will invoke memories of happy childhood days, so make sure you steal one for yourself before they are gobbled up.
Whether you decide to create an entire menu based on my Valentine’s favorites, or perhaps choose just a “yummy” or two that catches your eye, I hope you have a magical day spent with those you love.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Linda Shapiro, Meal Planning Maven
