Valentine’s Food Fun

 

• Heart Apple Slices … these are so easy and so cute! My kids gobbled them up.
1. I used this set of three heart cutters here. It says they’re for fondant but they worked just like any other cookie cutter! I got mine at JoAnn and I’ve seen them at Michael’s as well. With a 40% off coupon, they’re pretty inexpensive.
2. Cut an apple in thin slices horizontally.
3. Use a heart-shaped cutter right in the middle. Looks cute and gets rid of the seeds!
4. Serve plain or with a yummy dip.

• Heart Lunches … these three adorable lunches are by lisa storms. I use these same Easy Lunch Boxes for my kid’s lunches. Of course, you could do the same thing on a plate. We have sparkly heart-shaped plates that we pull out and use in February. My kids love them. Found them on clearance at Target a few years ago.
  1. Lunch #1
     • sliced strawberries look like hearts
     • heart-shaped sandwiches
     • almonds & conversation hearts in a fun cupcake liner
  2. Lunch #2
     • heart-stamped grilled cheese sandwich
     • carrot sticks
     • “bee mine” fruit kabobs … pineapple & sliced grapes
  3. Lunch #3
     • heart-shaped pancakes
     • strawberry yogurt w/ sprinkles (for dipping instead of syrup)
     • heart-shaped melon

• Hot Dog Heart … photo and idea from Family Fun.
  1. Slice the ends off a hotdog at a diagonal.
  2. Put cut sides together and poke an uncooked spaghetti noodle through.
  3. Add cheese cut to resemble an arrow on each end.

 

• Cinnamon Bun Hearts … I will be making these most definitely before Valentine’s Day.
  1. I got this idea and photo from Poppies at Play.
  2. Instead of rolling the cinnamon rolls straight across, roll up both sides until they meet in the middle.
  3. I use a piece of thread to cut them so they don’t smoosh.
  4. Once in the pan, pinch the bottom to make the heart shape!

• Valentine Chex Mix … recipe here. Yum!