The holiday life of a food blogger differs from those who read food blogs. We begin early to think up fun new recipes to ring in a given holiday; cooking, and photographing our creations at times months ahead (I don’t start that early, but am creating about a month before a holiday to post for readers to have time to whip up some fun creations before the holiday hits). As you might imagine, when the holiday actually arrives, we are onto the next thing, often leaving me stumped for ideas to celebrate ‘in real life’ as it feels I’ve already eaten through that holiday!
In addition to re-experiencing some of the fun holiday recipes I’ve whipped up on Boulder Locavore, I am fortunate to be surrounded by inspiring colleagues who create beautiful food, in the creativity of their flavors and approach, as well as their sharing of their recipes in photography. I pulled together a little collection to share today, in the event you too are caught off guard by the arrival of Valentine’s Day and could use some inspiration!
In addition, check out my Pinterest Valentine’s Day board. It’s full of cyber inspiration for fun food, treats and Valentines (including some great paper Fortune Cookie Valentines we are endeavoring this week at home!).
What will you be doing to celebrate your favorite Valentine(s)?
Cherry Pound Cake Bread Pudding
Forget-Me-Not’s {rose flavored meringue cookies}
Bacon-Chipotle-Espresso Truffles
Pink Peppercorn Sherry Cream Chicken
Valentine’s Chocolate Marshmallow Pops
Heavenly Chocolate Raspberry Trifles
Berry-Love Smoothie and Strawberry Roses
Gluten-Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies {Eat The Love}
Small Batch Potato Chips for Valentine’s Day {Beard and Bonnet}
Valentine Peanut Butter Cups {Sugar Free Mom}
Strawberry Cream Sandwich Cookies {All Day I Dream About Food}
Chocolate Almond Cookie Recipe {Roxanas Home Baking}
Skinny Chocolate Fondue Recipe {Add A Pinch}
Grain Free Tiramisu Double Chocolate Brownies {Tasty Yummies}
Gluten-Free Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes {The Baking Beauties}
Nutella Hazelnut Pots de Creme {Bell’Alimento}
30 Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts for Valentine’s Day {The Roasted Root}
Chocolate Covered Strawberry High Hat Cupcakes {Pineapple and Coconut}
Chocolate Filled Raspberries {Add A Pinch}
Strawberry Pomegranate Scones {Lauren Kelly Nutrition}
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles {Sugar Free Mom}
Cathi Crismon says
Oh my Sweet YUM!! Fabulous recipes for Valentine’s Day! I can’t wait to check out every single recipe.
Cat says
So many great recipe options for those with a gluten intolerance! I may have to make a few of these even though I can eat gluten–some of them are really tempting!
Cyn Gagen says
This is a great resource for those who are gluten free. I have a few friends with celiac disease I’m passing this post along to.
AnnMarie John says
There are so many gluten free recipes that you can make on Valentine’s day that I am not aware of. These are all lovely ideas and they’re healthier alternatives too.
Becky Willis says
Wow so many great recipes and I love that they are gluten-free so my friends can enjoy the holiday too. I love the hidden heart in a cake. Food bloggers like yourself are so creative! Sometimes seeing all of your creations makes me a wee bit tired lol. Thank you once again for a great post of yummy ideas to choose from.
Toni Dash says
My goal is to provide recipes that are easy and do-able! The hidden heart cake is easier than you’d guess for such a great end result!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I’ve been trying to eat more gluten-free in 2018 so if I can make V-Day completely free of gluten, that would be wonderful! I love the look of that heart pound cake.
Melissa Chapman says
All of these recipes look so delicious! I feel that the more gluten free recipes that are showcased, the more people might want to try them.
Toni Dash says
Several of them are naturally gluten-free too so would be made the same way even for gluten-eaters (like meringue cookies). It’s just that those gluten-free know they are safe to eat.
Maureen says
This is a fantastic list of gluten-free Valentine recipe ideas for anyone. I am all about whipping up some good recipes for the big V day. Will be a fun time to try some of your gluten-free options this year.
Makeba Giles says
Many of these recipes sound too good to be gluten free! I think gf gets a bad rap however. People may feel that because it’s gf, that it won’t taste good. These all sound amazing!
Toni Dash says
I agree. Candidly most people don’t understand what’s involved with gluten or being gluten-free. To be fair, why would they unless they have a need to know, right? We’ve been gluten-free for about 13 years and the products available (and recipes) have changed SO much. My goal has always been to create ‘normal’ food as much as possilbe so that though they are gluten-free everyone can make them easily and not feel ‘different’.
Marcie W. says
Yum! My son’s teacher has a gluten allergy and we want to surprise her with a special treat, so I really appreciate these suggestions.