Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has been writing about food since 2017 from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light Southern Living and more.
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15 Last Minute Valentine's Day Treats & Recipes!! Easy Desserts by So Yummy
Most years Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. And if you’ve had a long day at work going out to eat or cooking a romantic meal at home can feel more like an obligation than a celebration. The solution: Prep your Valentine’s Day dinner and dessert ahead of time for an easier more fun evening on February 14th. We’ve put together a list of date-night-approved recipes that you can make a day or two before the holiday or freeze. And whether you do the cooking and cleaning to give your loved one a break or make the meal together you’ll both enjoy these recipes.
Chef John's Lobster Mac and Cheese is sure to impress. "You can even make them ahead of time and bake them for that romantic Valentine's Day dinner. You'll probably want to take them out of the oven and let them warm up for 30 minutes before baking" says Chef John.
By combining buttery graham cracker crumbs with a sweet ricotta mixture it mimics the flavor of a cannoli without the effort. Recipe contributor Lillian calls this two-person dessert "perfect for a romantic evening!"
