The best way to celebrate the holiday of love is with the girls who are with you through everything. Galentine’s Day is all about honoring friendship and the special women in your life and is a heartfelt reminder of how important platonic love is in life. It is the perfect excuse to gather with your girlfriends, share some laughs, enjoy treats and activities that celebrate the women who make your life sweeter.
Skip the takeout and enjoy these simple Galentine’s Day recipes that are guaranteed to fill your night with love. With Valentine’s Day coming up, many restaurants will be booked up and hosting a cozy night in with your girlfriends is the perfect alternative. Afterall, the holiday is about celebrating love and friendship, romantic or platonic, over good company and even better food. Set the mood with a menu that is festive, sweet, and fun to make together.
Heart-Shaped Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Strawberries and chocolate are a Valentine’s Day staple, and this heart-shaped chocolate covered strawberries recipe by @haileymakesfood put a sweet twist onto the classic treat. Simply cut washed strawberries into a “V” shape or into your desired look, dip them in melted chocolate, add some sprinkles, and leave them to harden in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Heart–Shaped Fries
This heart-shaped fries recipe by @jessiejanedaye is the perfect salty snack to enjoy with the girls. Just cut your favorite potatoes into even sticks, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry and roast with olive oil and seasonings until they are a crispy golden, and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Caprese Heart Skewers
These caprese heart skewers by @bechardgrave make the most savory sweet appetizer to share. Another easy recipe, simply cut up some cherry tomatoes into halves and stick them onto a skewer in a heart shape with fresh mozzarella balls and basil. Top them with some salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Pizza Roses
Show your girls some love by giving them these delicious pizza roses by @kate.bustillos. All you need is pizza dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Roll them into a muffin tin and bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through, then brush them with melted garlic butter to serve.
Cherry Jell-O Shots
It wouldn’t be a true Galentine’s day without some drinks in the mix and these cherry-flavored Jell-O shots by @zoemking are the cutest addition to the night. Made with cherry gelatin, vodka (or your choice of liquor), and topped with a fresh cherry, they’re set in the fridge for a few hours and served in adorable muffin wrappers for a cute touch.