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Maybe we can’t get a sitter on Valentine’s Day, maybe we don’t have a special someone to enjoy this Hallmark Holiday with or MAYBE just MAYBE we don’t want to overthink it and just want to share a nice meal with someone in the comforts of our own home. Chances are we fall into one of these categories.

The perfect DIY Valentines Day is~ whatever you are making. Clear off the dining room table, get out the good dishes and make an effort. Your friends, kids, family or special someone will appreciate it.

You may notice that menu lineups tend to focus on chocolate. I love that. But my formula consists of a simple yet decadent dish:

Beef Sauteed in White Wine and Rosemary

The perfect Indiana Wine:

Signature from Mallow Run, Crema Dolce from French Lick

And, well…Chocolate of course!

I asked many of my food writing friends from all around to share their favorite DIY Valentines Day recipes with me and the range runs the gamut from appetizers to drinks. Click on the title of each to be directed to their post.

Skillet Sausage Pasta with Spinach from Weary Chef

Valentines Day Donut Cupcakes from Kailleys Kitchen

Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles from Spabettie

Chocolate Covered Cherry Almond Tarts from Karens Kitchen Stories

Cranberry Pomegranate Spritzers from Because I Like Chocolate

Gooey Red Velvet Brownie Cake from Beyond Frosting

Egg Free Chocolate Mousse from Wonky Wonderful

Homemade Button Candy from Overtime Cook

Molten Lava Chocolate Cake from Eat the Love

Chocolate cupcakes for 2 An Edible Mosaic

Skillet Mushroom Dip For 2 Farm Fresh Feasts

Light Stuffed Chicken Marsala from Will Cook for Smiles

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini’s from The Kitchen is my Playground

Individual Beef ‘Phyll-ingtons’ Cupcakes and Kalechips

Caramel Mud Pie Cups Inside a BruCrew Life

Raspberry Truffle Tart Cooking on the Front Burner