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In the past, whenever it's Valentine's Day, everybody seems to have a sweet tooth. Chocolates coming from lovers are a common thing, and all people enjoy eating them. Nowadays, people are more health conscious and keep their bodies in check during the holidays. That's why if you can't help indulging on sweets this Valentine's Day, then make room for some healthy Valentine's food to offset the gained weight. It's really not that hard to include some healthy add-ons to the Valentine's meal you have prepared for your loved ones. If you follow some of these tips, I bet they really wouldn't mind the change at all. Whether it's just between you and your sweetie, with the family, or a Valentine's party, you can employ some innovative cooking sense to make a leaner meal. Starting off, while the Valentine's food is baking in the oven, you can present some healthy snacks that everyone can enjoy eating. Most of the time, these snacks are cooki...

When it comes down to a romantic repast, lovingly prepared home-cooked food for Valentines Day will score you top marks over a characterless restaurant every time. Just for the record, nobody wants to be greeted by a perspiring, flustered host donning a stain-smattered apron, so pick easy Valentines recipes that can be put together calmly in advance, or assembled simply while they wait. Fill the house with delicious smells. If the oven's emitting aromas of the "burnt toast" variety, cheat with a scented candle. And don't forget to make sure there are drinks on hand to welcome your valentine. We're talking champagne, wine, their favourite spirit, or something posh and fruity for a non-drinker. If you're no Gordon Ramsay, February 14th is certainly no time to pretend you're a cordon bleu cook. Attempting your first Beef Wellington under the pressure of romantic expectation might just leave you with puff pastry and egg yolks on the ceiling (or on your...