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Valentine's Day : Introduction

Here you'll find all the recipe ideas you need to make a lasting impression for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.

History of Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14. This date has become a symbol of love and affection between couples around the world. It is said to originate from Saint Valentine, a Roman priest from the 3rd century.

He secretly married young couples despite Emperor Claudius II’s ban on soldiers marrying. Condemned to death, Valentine died on February 14, and the Romans began to associate this day with love.

What are the traditions for Valentine’s Day?

Over time, the holiday has grown in popularity. In Europe and America, people exchange cards, flowers, chocolates, and gifts to show their affection.

Some older traditions linked February 14 to the arrival of spring and the choice of a partner. Today, everyone celebrates love in their own way, whether with a romantic dinner, a tender message, or a symbolic gesture.

Go for it!

If you want to say "I love you" through delicious homemade dishes, this page is for you!

For maximum flavor and authenticity (it’s important in love!), we’ve selected only seasonal recipes. So say goodbye to strawberries and other such oddities for the month of February!

But as you’ll see, the cold season still offers a wide range of possibilities for those who let their imagination and creativity run wild 🤩

In any case, with these special “Valentine’s Day” recipes, the phrase “cooked with love” has never been more fitting 💖

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Braised lamb with white beans and yogurt

Here is my recipe for braised lamb neck with white beans and yogurt—an irresistible, slow-cooked meat dish bursting with flavor. It combines quality local ingredients—lamb and beans—with flavors from ...

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My Easy Crêpes Suzette

I’d always heard of crêpes Suzette, but never really knew what they were… A special batter? A mysterious filling? So I set out to discover this recipe, and after doing quite a bit of research and a ...

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Passion fruit mousse, chocolate wafers

To celebrate the holiday season, our family has created this recipe for passion fruit mousse topped with two beautiful chocolate tuiles.We were inspired to create this dish during a dinner at a ...

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Traditional Apple Strudel

Here’s the recipe for Apfelstrudel, or apple strudel. It’s one of the first recipes I ever had the pleasure of making!Little Fréd was just a toddler back then, since it was a 6th-grade cooking ...

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Lemon verbena sorbet

Here is my recipe for lemon verbena sorbet, which I adapted from a recipe by (thank you, oh great chef 🙏). Lemon Verbena If you’re lucky enough to have a lemon verbena plant, don’t just save it for ...

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My muscovado vanilla ice cream

Here’s my recipe for vanilla and muscovado ice cream, which is also my first (and successful 😋) homemade ice cream. I’ve actually taken up making ice cream ever since my mom gave me her old ARPI ice ...

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