Get back to Valentine's Day basics this year by surprising your sweetie with homemade goodies. Read on to learn how to make lovely crafts, scrumptious meals and sinful desserts for your special one. Plus tips on buying flowers, rekindling romance and sexy movie suggestions.




Valentine recipes and menus:
A to Z aphrodisiac guide
Get recipes for foods of passion, PLUS a collection of romantic Valentine's Day menus.



Recipe: Classic Shrimp Cocktail for Two
An elegant dish to begin a romantic evening for two.




Menu: A Valentine for the whole family
Celebrate heart and home with a special Valentine's Day menu that simply says "I love you."



Recipe: Lobster Monkfish Bouillabaisse
This special stew is a wonderful way to splurge and enjoy lobster right at home in a romantic setting. Save the shrimp and lobster shells to make the seafood stock.


Menu: Just the two of us
Two can dine on tasty meals with minimal leftovers, expense and money.



Recipe: Lemon Mousse Cheesecake
Garnished with candied lemon slices and whipped cream, this creamy dessert will delight your valentine.



Menu: Sweet offerings of Valentine love
You'll stir more than just your partner's appetite with these intimate desserts.



Valentine crafts:
Valentine Quilling
This lacy paper keepsake will show how much you care.




Valentine placemats
These placemats add a loving touch to your valentine table setting.





Page 1 of 2Get back to Valentine's Day basics this year by surprising your sweetie with homemade goodies. Read on to learn how to make lovely crafts, scrumptious meals and sinful desserts for your special one. Plus tips on buying flowers, rekindling romance and sexy movie suggestions.




Crafts, continued:
Valentine gift box
This pretty gift box is an ideal way to present a gift to a loved one.




Pillow talk
Express your love with a personalized Valentine-themed cushion.




How to connect with your love:
10 sweet date ideas
Book some alone time with your partner and reconnect with these intimate interludes.



Creating intimacy
Author Nicholas Boothman illustrates how to create the right romantic setting.



Keeping your sex life alive after having kids
Get tips for rekindling your romantic relationship.




10 tips for buying flowers for your sweetheart
Sending flowers to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? Here's what you need to know.



8 sexiest movies of all time
Stoke the home fires with these scorching-hot films, PLUS print out a list to take to the video store.



10 simple ways to put the romance back into your relationship
While every couple has down spells, these simple tips will help rev those engines once again.






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