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Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Recipes (No Stress!)

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi friends,

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself and your loved ones to something a little extra special in the kitchen! Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner for two or a fun family meal, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes from Create Kids Club that are simple, delicious, and sure to make hearts happy.

Here’s a peek at what you can whip up this Valentine’s Day:

Grilled Porterhouse Steak

Learn how to grill a perfect Porterhouse steak on your gas grill! This hearty cut combines the rich flavor of a New York strip with the tender texture of a filet. Grilling it at home is a simple way to enjoy a classic, juicy steak — perfect for special occasions!

Ribeye Roast in the Oven

Make Valentine’s Day extra tasty with a simple, juicy ribeye roast! It’s tender, flavorful, and looks fancy without all the stress. Just a few seasonings and a little roasting time, and you’ve got a melt-in-your-mouth dinner everyone will love.

Au Gratin Potatoes

Treat your Valentine (or the whole family) to these creamy Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes! Thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, and seasoned cream slow-cooked to perfection make an easy, comforting side that everyone will love.

Twice Baked Potatoes

Our air fryer twice-baked potato recipe will be the only twice-baked potato recipe you need! Baked potatoes are hollowed out, air-fried for extra crispy skin, and then stuffed with a mixture including sour cream, butter, fresh garlic, and cheese.

Dirt Cake

Our Healthy Dirt Cake is a fun, family-favorite dessert! Made with gluten-free Oreos, Greek yogurt, pudding mix, and whipped topping, it’s easy, healthier, and perfect to dress up for Valentine’s Day—or any celebration.

Strawberry Jello Cake

Our Strawberry Jello Cake is a fun, fruity twist on a classic poke cake! A moist yellow cake is baked and then soaked with sweet strawberry Jello for a dessert that’s bursting with flavor in every bite—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any treat-worthy occasion.

Pink Punch

Cheers to Valentine’s Day with this fun and fruity Pink Punch! A mix of tangy raspberry sherbet and creamy vanilla ice cream makes a bright, tasty drink that’s perfect for parties, showers, or any sweet celebration. Simple, refreshing, and totally crowd-pleasing!

Pink Hot Chocolate

Cozy up with this sweet Pink Hot Chocolate! Made with strawberries, white chocolate, and warm milk, it’s a kid-friendly, gluten-free treat that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any fun family night.

Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

5-Day Dinner Meal Plan

Monday: Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes​

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie with Red Lobster Biscuits​

Wednesday: Beef Enchilada Casserole​

Thursday: Cucumber Sushi Rolls​

Friday: Creamy Pasta with Ground Beef​

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend!

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

Create Kids Club - Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes

By Jodi Danen, Registered Dietitian

At createkidsclub.com we share easy gluten-free recipes that kids love. All recipes have simple ingredients and kid-friendly instructions to encourage kids to cook.

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