14 Valentine’s Day Recipes & my Blog-iversary!

If. I. Hear. One. More. Person. Say. ValentiMe. I. Will. Scream. Want to express your love for me? Pronounce the word correctly. And buy me an avocado. I’m not really difficult.

This month had an anniversary that I am way more excited about. It’s officially been one year since I started blogging! I’m kinda proud – this blog was something I started on a whim, and it’s been one of my absolute favourite things to do this year. I’ve met some great new friends and I continue to do so, and I get to be creative and learn all sorts of tricks on the interweb (that’s what the cool kids call it, right?).

To my followers, thanks for voluntarily singing up to visit my kitchen and my mind every week. Thank you to loved ones who have provided words of encouragement, support, constructive criticism, and ideas. You all also rock for promoting the blog to people.

So. In lieu of a new recipe, I’m going to point you to a few recipes I’ve featured over the year. I think I have enough recipes that can reasonably work for Valentine’s Day, and because I heart you all, here they are in a handy little list for your viewing pleasure.

Breakfast

Whole Wheat Chocolate Espresso Pancakes: Because decadent doesn’t have to be fattening.

German Chocolate Cake Smoothie: Quick to whip up. Plus dessert for breakfast!

Focaccia: Waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread – is there anything better?

Cocoa Cardamom Apples : Easy to whip up and fills the kitchen with the most heavenly, homely smell.

Lunch / Dinner

Mushroom & Goat Cheese Quesadillas: Quick, easy and super classy meal. Cooked with wine, so since the bottle is open already…pour yourself a glass.

Blueberry Spinach Salad w/ Agave Vinaigrette: Because making your own Vinaigrette is super hot.

White Pizza w/ Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms, Spinach & Caramelized Onions: Delicious and easy and a very impressive meal.

Sesame Buddha Bowl: Because what could be more romantic than thinking about what you’re grateful for…together?

Truffle Fries: This is my Food Valentine this year. And every year.

Roasted Garlic & Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes: Because sometimes, you just want to be fancy.

Dessert

Chocolate Avocado Pudding & Toasted Nut Crumble: Even easier to whip up, especially if you slaved over the meal and kinda forgot dessert.

Lavender Chocolate Almond Bark: Yes, you can brag that you MADE chocolate. Infinite points.

Pistachio, Chocolate & Cranberry Bars: You may have to ‘ugly’ eat this, but if both of you are doing it and both of you are still there after, then your relationship is meant to be.

Cookies & Cream Rice Krispie Treats: Cute, easy and fun dessert you can make together. Also, melted Marshmallows and butter? Someone needs to turn that into a perfume!

There ya go. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day, even if it means just sitting on a couch, watching a rom-com, yelling at the characters and pelting the TV with whatever you’re eating during the sappy parts. Whatever it is, #treatyoself this weekend. You know you deserve it.