Three years ago I planned a Trim Healthy Mama Valentine’s Day celebration for our family (the blog post is here). We had Cheeseburger Pie, salad, cheesecake with strawberry sauce, heart-shaped chocolates, and skinny chocolate-dipped strawberries (all recipes from the book). It was a delicious and healthy meal that even my kids enjoyed.
This year I’m planning something similar for our Valentine’s meal. We’re planning to use the cheesecake recipe from the new Trim Healthy Mama cookbook, and my daughters are hoping to make chocolate-dipped strawberries again (with skinny chocolate).
If you don’t have the new cookbook or you’re looking for more Valentine’s food inspiration, here are a few recipes that would be delicious for the occasion!
A Trim Healthy Mama Valentine’s Celebration
Dinner:
Chicken Spaghetti by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
Zucchini Cheesy Lasagna Casserole by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
Lazy Lasagna by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison
Dessert:
Valentine Mini Cheesecakes by Briana Thomas
Strawberry Amaretto Cake by A Home With Purpose
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake by The Laundry Moms
Berry Cheesecake Dessert by Artful Homemaking
Baked Brie and Berries by Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
Raspberry Curd by Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes by The Laundry Moms
Showstopper Valentine Cake by Briana Thomas
Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles, by Sugar-Free Mom
Salted Caramel Skinny Chocolate by Chrissy Benoit
Chocolate Hearts on a Stick by Meet Me in the Meadow
Beverages:
Party Punch by Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
Creamy Coconut Strawberry Smoothie by Deborah Lund Photography
Valentine’s Traditions
Every year my children look forward to getting out our felt Valentine holders that attach to the backs of our chairs at the kitchen table. This was a super simple craft that I never imagined would be so popular with my family.
I used red felt for the boys’ pockets and pink for the girls’ and I just used an assortment of ribbon, lace, and other embellishments that I had on hand.
This is our third year to use them and they’re still in great shape!
I love finding little “love notes” from my children in my pocket. ♥
Karen Woodall says
January 31, 2018 at 1:09 pmGreat ideas here, even though I’ve never been much on the hype around Valentines Day. this seems a nice balance! Thanks
Joy Kincaid says
January 31, 2018 at 4:11 pmThanks, Karen!
Debbie Lund says
April 14, 2016 at 6:53 pmThanks for the link! And wow, I’m officially hungry after reading this post. Looks amazing 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
April 16, 2016 at 4:25 amYou’re welcome! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe! 🙂