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There are three secrets to an incredible Galentine’s Day party. One: an awesome group of girls, which you definitely have covered. Two: appropriate ambient sound, whether that’s your favorite Ariana Grande album or your group’s go-to romantic comedy. Three: enough food to feed about a million people. With our best recipes for Valentine’s-worthy cocktails, appetizers, and desserts, you’re all set.
1. Unicorn Trail Mix: Get the party started with this shareable snack mix, appropriately showered in colorful sprinkles.
Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas
Give tequila the ultimate party treatment with strawberries, jalapeños, lime juice, and agave.
Pomegranate White Tea Fizz
For a cocktail that’s light and low-alcohol enough for day drinking, opt for this blend of white tea, pomegranate juice, and sparkling wine.
Rosé Otter Pops
Anyone would be pleased with a glass of rosé, but they’d be way more excited about these pops, flavored with lavender or rosemary simple syrups and decorated with edible flowers.
Rosé Palomas
These grapefruit-rich cocktails may look demure, but they pack a mean punch with smoky mezcal and a salt rim.
Heart-Shaped Honey Hazelnut Baked Brie
Cut a wheel of your favorite brie into a heart, cover with honey, hazelnuts, and store-bought puff pastry, and bake, and you have a sweet, flaky, gooey appetizer that will be gone in minutes.
Vegan Queso Dip
Cater to any dietary need with this dairy-free queso, which is still plenty creamy from puréed cashews and flavorful from nutritional yeast, garlic, and green chilis.
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Set out a tray of these citrusy shrimp for people to spear with toothpicks, or fold into tortillas or arrange over a plate of cheesy nachos.
Raspberry Rosé Jam
Making a cheese plate? This boozy jam will complement anything from creamy camembert to sharp cheddar.
Sesame Shrimp Puffs With Sweet Chili Sauce
These sweet, umami-rich puffs are party food at its finest: elegant, handheld, and addictive.
Popcorn Fried Chicken With Hot Chili Sauce
Put a grown-up spin on classic chicken nuggets with our spicy honey-butter dipping sauce.
Pizza Nachos
This comfort-food hybrid is full of tantalizing textures: doughy pizza crust, crispy tortilla chips, hearty black beans, and lots of melty cheese.
Baked Korean Chicken Wings
The sticky sauce for this crowd-pleasing sheet-pan appetizer comes together with simple pantry ingredients like gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
Instant Pot Carnitas
Thirty-five-minute carnitas make a delicious centerpiece for a DIY taco, nacho, or quesadilla bar.
Bacon Pastry Twists
These crispy, buttery snack twists are insanely tasty on their own, but you can serve them with our mustardy three-cheese beer dip for bonus points.
Fruit Dip in a Watermelon Heart Bowl
A fruit platter’s best friend is a sweet and simple two-ingredient dip, made with either Nutella and Greek yogurt or strawberry cream cheese and marshmallow fluff.
Red Velvet Brookies
Replace the plain brownies in classic brookies with red velvet cake for a dessert worthy of your greatest love.
Stained Glass Cookie Pops
If you’re in the mood for a baking project, challenge yourself with these very worth-it candy-filled sugar cookies.
Pink Ombré Rice Krispies Treats
You hardly need a recipe for these last-minute snacks, made Valentine’s-ready with a few drops of food coloring.
Easy Glazed Strawberry Tart
This looks like something straight out of The Great British Baking Show, but it requires zero cooking. Buy a tart shell, creamy custard, strawberries, and jam from the store, then throw them together at home for an impressive dessert.
Conversation Heart Cookie Bars
Feed a crowd with these pastel-hued sugar cookie bars, which are so much easier to decorate than individual cookies.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
These three-ingredient cupcakes — tastefully topped with whipped cream, raspberries, and raspberry jam — are approachable enough for even the most timid of bakers.
Chocolate Martinis
End (or begin, depending on your outlook) the festivities with these delightful glasses of Bailey’s, chocolate, cream, and vanilla vodka.
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