Paula Dean Valentine's Day Recipes

With Valentine's Day a little over a week away, y'all might be feeling' the pressure to come up with some big romantic gesture for someone you love. And while it might be too late and too expensive to book a trip to Bali or hire Barry Manilow to make a house call, it's never too late to show someone how much you love and appreciate them by giving 'em something homemade from the heart. It doesn't need to be a big production; sometimes the simplest gestures are the sweetest ones. The whole point of the holiday is to find a way to say "I love you" without even having to move your lips.  All of these recipes I've picked out for you are delicious. I put them in a decorative container with my Valentines' name written on them, keeping in mind that while presentation isn't everything (taste is!), it still counts for something. And be sure to stash away a few for yourself! The cook deserves some lovin', too.

Candy Snack Cake Take a bite out of pure heaven when you snack on one of these little chocolate snacks Get the recipe here Sweet Dreams Chocolate Fudge Try wrapping these bits of fudge in pieces of pretty parchment paper to really impress your sweetheart. Get the recipe here Chocolate Covered Cherries A bit of chocolate and chopped pecans will take your cherries a long way this Valentine's Day! Get the recipe here Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies You'll love this twist on my classic gooey butter cake recipe- so simple-even for the little ones. Get the recipe here