Holidays & Occasions Valentine's Day Grandma's Best Valentine's Day Recipes Say 'I Love You' this Valentine's Day with one of Grandma's favorite recipes. By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Senior Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on February 4, 2024 Close Photo: Molly Bolton/Southern Living Grandma knows that the best way to spread love on Valentine’s Day is by serving up a home-cooked dish. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, these are Grandma’s favorite Valentine’s Day recipes. Cooking up these Grandma-approved recipes will show your loved ones just how much they mean to you on February 14.Whether you're cooking for your Valentine or your family, Grandma's best Valentine's Day recipes are sure to impress. 01 of 20 Steak Diane Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke One reason Grandma loves this retro recipe is because it comes together in just 20 minutes. A homemade garlic and shallot sauce takes pan-seared steak to the next level. Get The Recipe 02 of 20 Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE The classic appetizer of cream cheese and pepper jelly gets an upgrade with the addition of shrimp and seasoned crackers. This elevated version is worthy of being served for Valentine's Day. Get The Recipe 03 of 20 Chocolate Cobbler Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall When making this recipe, you may be tempted to stir but follow the directions and don't mix the ingredients together. Not mixing allows pockets of pudding to form between the tender cake as it bakes. Get The Recipe 04 of 20 French Toast Jessica Furniss Any day that starts with homemade French Toast is a good day. It comes together quickly enough to whip up on a busy Valentine's Day morning with ingredients you most likely already have on hand in your kitchen. Get The Recipe 05 of 20 German Chocolate Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This classic Southern cake is a labor of love that's worth whipping up for your Valentine. The Coconut-Pecan Frosting is the star of the show. Get The Recipe 06 of 20 Chicken Lombardy Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Elegant yet easy, impress your Valentine with this cheesy chicken dish. Think of it as an upgraded version of Chicken Marsala. Get The Recipe 07 of 20 Classic Beef Pot Roast Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Few meals are as comforting as pot roast. Pair it with your Valentine's favorite bottle of red. Get The Recipe 08 of 20 Quiche Lorraine Vianney Rodriguez/Jason David Page Win Valentine's Day brunch or lunch with a warm quiche. You can add additional veggies if desired. Get The Recipe 09 of 20 Classic Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Molly Bolton/Southern Living Valentine's Day calls for a from-scratch cake instead of the boxed kind. And of course, the cream cheese frosting is homemade too. Get The Recipe 10 of 20 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Start Valentine's Day off right with this delicious breakfast treat. Plus, you can enjoy the leftovers for dessert later in the day. Get The Recipe 11 of 20 Marry Me Chicken Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Not only has this chicken recipe been called good enough to inspire marriage proposals, it's perfect for Valentine's Day. It calls for 1/2 cup of white wine, and you can enjoy the rest of the bottle alongside dinner. Get The Recipe 12 of 20 Egg In A Hole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Both kids and adults will love starting their Valentine's Day with this fun breakfast. Fresh red berries on the side will add a bit of festive color. Get The Recipe 13 of 20 Angel Food Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Instead of reaching for store-bought angel food cake, make it from scratch just like Grandma does. Top slices of the angel food cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a complete Valentine's Day dessert. Get The Recipe 14 of 20 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This cheesy, creamy casserole is the right way to show your family just how much you love them. The chicken dish that originated in Mississippi has been popular ever since it was published in 1987. Get The Recipe 15 of 20 Valentine's Day Cake Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Grandma knows nothing says Valentine's Day quite like a heart-shaped cake. No special pan is required to create this pretty pink version. Get The Recipe 16 of 20 Slow Cooker Bolognese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Bolognese gets even better the longer it sits, so it's a great option to make a day ahead to serve on Valentine's Day. Plus, you'll probably even have leftovers for lunch the next day. Get The Recipe 17 of 20 Chocolate Delight Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Grandma may have a different name for this chocolate dessert, but no matter what you call it, this recipe from Erin Napier's Grandmother Ouida will be devoured. Get The Recipe 18 of 20 Smothered Pork Chops Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman You can't go wrong with smothered pork chops. This supper comes together in under an hour and is great to serve with rice or mashed potatoes for scooping up all of the extra gravy. Get The Recipe 19 of 20 Chocolate Fondue Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Finish off Valentine's Day dinner at home with a warm pot of chocolate fondue that the whole family can enjoy together. Pick everyone's favorite fruit for dipping. Get The Recipe 20 of 20 Roast Chicken Brittany Conerly, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman If you've never prepared a roasted chicken like Grandma, Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion to serve up an impressive bird. You'll be surprised at just how simple this impressive dish is to pull together. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit