Valentine's Day

Winter Vegetable Soup

February 12, 2020

It’s winter and that means comfort food. But, we’re also trying to eat a little healthier. We’re making an effort to eat more vegetables because we want to get more bang for our buck in the nutrition department. This winter vegetable soup is nearly fat free, it’s low in calories and contains a ton of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Speaking of healthy comfort food, this vegan vegetable soup would be perfect for cold winter evenings. It doesn’t hurt that the broth is the color of sunshine; which is what we need on chilly, gray days.

This post is sponsored by Idaho® Potatoes. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

February 3, 2020

Simple vanilla cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting are the perfect cupcakes for any occasion. From birthday parties to Mother’s Day, summer backyard BBQ’s to school bake sales and of course Valentine’s Day, these cupcakes will become your go-to recipe. Try pairing this frosting with cream cheese cupcakes for another delicious combination.

Made from scratch, with zero artificial coloring, this strawberry cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to this easy vanilla cupcake.

Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
If you’re looking for an icing made with fresh strawberries, try my strawberry cream cheese icing recipe. It’s perfect for topping poundcakes, cookies or even muffins.

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Hibiscus Champagne Cocktail

January 27, 2020

This 4 ingredient hibiscus champagne cocktail is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s beautiful and the combination of the hibiscus flowers with champagne is as delicious as it is lovely.

With Valentine’s Day upon us, I wanted to do a special drink for those of us who will spending the night at home. I’ll be making langostino pasta for two for our special dinner. It goes nicely with this champagne cocktail.

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White wine spritzer with blood orange soda

December 28, 2019

A white wine spritzer is the perfect party drink any time of the year. It’s light and refreshing, which makes it a great cocktail for holidays when you are enjoying parties, but don’t want to overindulge. Wine spritzers are a great choice if you are trying to watch your calorie intake while still being able to enjoy a wine cocktail.

Blood oranges are in season during the winter months, as is most citrus. If you can’t find blood oranges, regular oranges or cara cara oranges make a great substitute.

Adding citrus garnish to blood orange white wine spritzer cocktail on a wooden board. — *photo: kab photography*

A blood orange spritzer makes a great holiday drink. They are quick and easy to make, not too sweet and they are light and citrusy.

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Dark Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Ganache

February 5, 2019

Dark chocolate cake is a favorite for many people. Top it with a red wine chocolate ganache and now that dessert just got an upgrade to the nth degree. Rich, decadent chocolate cake topped with melted chocolate spiked with your favorite red wine makes the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day.

heart-shaped dark chocolate on white plate cake

Dark Chocolate Cake

This Dark Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Ganache recipe is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry. As always, all opinions, recipes and photos are my own. Post contains affiliate links, please see disclosure for info.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Valentine’s Week Recipes

February 9, 2018

Welcome back to Dinner Divas. This week, we are bringing you Valentine’s Week recipes. We are focusing on Dinner for Two, desserts and libations for celebrating with your sweetheart.

Make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss a single recipe!

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

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Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe

February 5, 2018

This vegan chickpea curry is the perfect meal for busy weeknights and also for special occasions. It is a one pot meal, it’s fast and easy and it makes enough for leftovers the next day. Serve this easy vegan chickpea curry with a crisp white wine and it’s a delicious dinner for two at home.

Ff you prefer to stay in and have a cozy dinner, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion, this is the meal for you.

This easy Indian vegan chickpea curry recipe is sponsored by Sprout’s Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry. As always, all opinions, recipes and photos are my own.

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Blushing Valentine

January 21, 2013

I know it may seem a bit early to start thinking of Valentine’s Day, but it’s only a few short weeks away. If you like to make a special treat on Valentine’s Day, this is the cake.
It is a towering 4 layers high and lovingly encased in the most delicate rose-scented buttercream. It is outrageously good and worth every. single. calorie.

This is also the type of cake that could easily become adorned with say a few candles for a little celebratory birthday party? The colors could be swapped out for any, the flavor of the buttercream could be adapted to whatever you’d like it to be. Using a vanilla base for both cake and buttercream allows you the flexibility to change colors and flavors to suit the occasion or intended recipient….

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