Spread the Love With a Valentine's Day Bash For All Your Loved Ones

Many people celebrate Valentine's Day with their significant others but why not spend the night with all your friends and family too?

Whether you're in a relationship or not, Valentine's Day is about love. So what better way to show your love for friends and family than to throw them a party? And this year, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday so no excuses! A festive evening of red and pink delights can show those in your life how much you care about them, not to mention, the more the merrier!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Appetizers
Serve elegant dishes from the start with a cheese fondue or these seafood-inspired appetizers!

Easy Cheese Fondue
Valentine's Day Salmon Pate
Artichoke Seafood Dip
Special Occasion Clam Dip
Ultimate Shrimp and Dipping Sauce

Main Courses
Impress your friends and family with a main course that's sure to make their hearts beat for more!

Crisp-Sided Salmon with Fresh Coriander Pesto
Shrimp with Spinach Fettuccine, Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Clams of the Sea Pasta
Stuffed Red Snapper Fillets

Side Dishes
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus
Sicilian Strawberry Slaw
Rosemary-Tomato Foccaccia Bread
Tri-Color Vegetable Risotto
Honey Ginger Carrots

Desserts
Make the course everyone is waiting for worthwhile with a pink peppermint pie or some special Valentine's Day cupcakes!

Pink Peppermint Pie
Simply Delicious Strawberries in Rich Chocolate
Be My Valentine Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cake
Pink Perfection (Cherry Dessert)

Beverages
Keep up the spirit of Valentine's Day with some festive red and pink drinks!

"Cup of Love" Punch
Pink Slush
"Cupid's Delight" Cherry Float
Pinkies
Zingy Red Punch

Presentation Pointers:
1. For a great Valentine's Day party activity, have your guests make each other Valentines out of red and pink construction paper and markers!
2. Spread little Valentine candy hearts across your table for some easy and adorable table decor!
3. In return for the great food and party you've planned, ask your guests to bring flowers to add to the atmosphere.
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Hillary Marshak is a writer and editor for Recipe4Living.com, a popular recipe sharing Website. For more articles like this, or for a large collection of recipes, visit the site at http://www.Recipe4Living.com