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Be Good to Your Valentine

Foods That Say "I Love You!"

By Donna Smith

Valentine's Day can also be wonderful if you have more than one person to cook for, and they do require a highchair, bib or booster chair. "Around here Valentine's Day is a family event," says Melissa of San Diego, Calif. "The kids and my husband help me prepare dinner, then we all sit down together and have a great time. One day we'll get those dinners for two, but now my husband and I are very happy with our dinners for four."

Children love Valentine's Day. Get them involved and create a meal they will want to eat. A special meal – not those frozen chicken nuggets! chicken nuggets from scratch are a snap to make. Serve with barbecue sauce, honey mustard, honey or sweet and sour sauce on the side. Steamed broccoli, fresh green beans or oven-roasted potatoes are kid-friendly and round out the meal. For dessert try strawberry-glazed fruit salad. Kids and adults will love this recipe, and with only four ingredients, the kids can almost make it all by themselves. Jell-O Jigglers are another option. Choose cherry, strawberry or raspberry flavors and cut them out using heart-shaped cookie cutters.

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