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A Little Romance: Sharing Valentines at School

BY: Maureen Callahan

Help kids express their appreciation for teachers and classmates with traditional cards, handmade notes, or baked treats.

Ah, the Romance! Allrecipes Valentine's Day Survey

BY: Allrecipes Staff

Find out what your fellow Allrecipes community members have in mind for the most romantic day of the year.

Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, aphrodisiacs are substances (including food or drink) that are purported to arouse or increase sexual desire. Among the better known edible aphrodisiacs are caviar, frog legs, oysters and truffles.

Baking Cheesecake, Step by Step

BY: Allrecipes Staff

Careful baking is imperative for perfect cheesecakes: no cracking, no drying out.

Baking Kids' Valentine's Day Treats (Video)

BY: Allrecipes Staff

This fun and easy novelty cookie recipe is perfect for baking with kids. Create Valentine's Day treats they can give away to friends.

Candy Making Tips

BY: Sydny Carter

All you need to make your own confections are a few common kitchen items, simple ingredients, and candy-making know-how.

Candy Temperature Chart

BY: Allrecipes Staff

Refer to our Candy Temperature Chart to determine the different stages in the candy-making process.

Chocolate 101

BY: Jennifer Anderson

From the foamy drink of the Aztecs to the rich confections of Europe, chocolate has long been celebrated as an indulgence fit for kings.

Chocolate Ganache

BY: Emily Brune

Tips for using chocolate ganache for truffles, glazing and filling cakes.

Chocolate: Advice

BY: Krista Winjum

Chocolate is a charmer, beguiling in its versatility. It’s delicious in dishes both sweet and savory, as decadent candies or straight up in bar form.

Choosing Chocolate

BY: Judith H. Dern

Learn to distinguish the varieties of this decadent treat and choose the perfect type for baking, melting, or nibbling.

Cookie Bouquets

BY: Emily Brune

Who needs flowers? Give a colorful arrangement of cookies instead!

Cupcake Gallery

BY: Vanessa Greaves

Check out these creative cupcakes decorated by Allrecipes home cooks.

Cupcakes for Kids

BY: Vanessa Greaves

Get Allrecipes's tips for turning out these munchkin-sized treats and ideas for dressing them up to suit all occasions.

Decorating Cakes: Advanced

BY: Allrecipes Staff

If you like the smooth look of fondant or ganache, try these techniques for your next special-occasion cake.

Decorating Cakes: Advanced Decor

BY: Allrecipes Staff

Take your cakes to a new level with chocolate ruffles and curls, or flowers made of chocolate, marzipan, or buttercream.

Decorating Cakes: Finishing Touches

BY: Allrecipes Staff

From fresh flowers to sugar-frosted fruits, garnishes add a whole new dimension to your cakes. They can be used for added color, a contrasting texture, or to indicate the flavor of the cake or filling.

Decorating Cakes: The Basics

BY: Allrecipes Staff

You can make a plain cake look like a bakery gâteau with these techniques, whether you're a beginning or advanced cake artist.

Decorating Cupcakes (Video)

BY: Allrecipes Staff

Watch this video for a visual demonstration of creative ways to decorate cupcakes.

Dessert Garnishes

BY: Jennifer Anderson

From homey slices of pie topped with whipped cream or ice cream to an elaborate "degustation plate" of multiple sweets, every dessert deserves a garnish.