Valentine's Day Archives - Lana's Cooking

Chocolate cake with floral decorations on a glass pedestal.

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is all about love, indulgence, and creating memorable moments with those nearest and dearest to your heart. These Southern-inspired recipes will help you create a delightful Valentine’s Day meal. From The Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak and the Best Baked Alaska to rich chocolate desserts, our recipes are perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy celebration at home.

Finished red velvet cake with a slice held on a cake server.

Heritage Recipes

Finished fried chicken on a white serving platter.

Main Dishes

Golden brown baked rolls.

Breads

A glass of southern iced sweet tea with lemon and mint.

Beverages

Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans with ham hocks in a serving dish on a tabletop.

Side Dishes

Finished salad layered in a glass bowl.

Salads

BLT Bites on a white serving plate.

Appetizers

A slice of strawberry jello pie on a white serving plate.

Desserts

Finished red velvet cake with a slice held on a cake server.

Heritage Recipes

Finished fried chicken on a white serving platter.

Main Dishes

Golden brown baked rolls.

Breads

A glass of southern iced sweet tea with lemon and mint.

Beverages

Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans with ham hocks in a serving dish on a tabletop.

Side Dishes

Finished salad layered in a glass bowl.

Salads

BLT Bites on a white serving plate.

Appetizers

A slice of strawberry jello pie on a white serving plate.

Desserts

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Finished cake decorated with sugar violets on a pedestal.

Chocolate-Chocolate Cake

Finished red velvet cake with a slice held on a cake server.

Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes on a white serving plate.

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes

A slice of old fashioned chocolate meringue pie on a white serving plate.

Old Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Meringue Pie

A individual serving of cake on a white plate.

Texas Sheet Cake

A collage of feature images from other recipes in the post.

32 Chocolate and Strawberry Recipes Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Finished Baked Alaska on a white serving plate.

Best Baked Alaska

Perfect prime rib sliced and presented on a cutting board.

Perfect Prime Rib

A ribeye steak with baked potato on a white plate.

The Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak

A serving of strawberry icebox cake on a white plate.

Strawberry Icebox Cake

Grilled steak salad on a large white platter.

Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

A serving of flourless chocolate cake on a white plate with remainder of cake on a cake stand in background.

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache