Breakfast

1. Simply roll cinnamon-roll dough into heart shapes and bake. [2]

2. Mmmm! What’s not to like about this fun twist on French toast? [3]

3. Use food coloring to turn plain slices of toast into conversation hearts. [4]

4. Peekaboo! Cutout toast creates an adorable “egg in a basket.” [5]

5. These mini roasted potatoes make a surprise side dish for the a.m. meal. [6]

6. Strips of bacon arrange easily into heart shapes. [7]

7. Garnish a breakfast plate with a few juicy watermelon hearts. [8]

Lunch and Dinner

8. Show you care with these “heart-y” cutout sandwiches. [9]

9. Dress up a salad with an assortment of veggies fit for Cupid. [10]

10. Top a salad with a hard-boiled egg in a soft-hearted shape. [11]

11. Slice carrots into hearts and add to a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. [12]

12. Kids will have a blast adding their own heart toppings to build-your-own pizzas! [13]

13. Use a large cookie cutter to cut out love-ly panini sandwiches. [14]

14. Knead this DIY pretzel dough into shapes perfect for Valentine’s Day. [15]

15. Even a hamburger patty can get into the romantic spirit! [16]

16. Even better—a slice here and there turns a hot dog into a sign of affection. [17]

Dessert

17. Create “I love you” lollipops from candy canes. [18]

18. Bake a batch of heart-shaped cookies—a Valentine’s Day classic. [19]

19. Mold everyone’s favorite rice-cereal treats into colorful hearts. [20]

20. The secret to love? Use one square cake pan and one round cake pan. [21]

21. Easiest trick ever: Small wedges of aluminum foil transform round cupcakes into hearts. [22]