Sometimes, a home-cooked meal can be more romantic than a big Valentine's Day night out. If you want to make it really special, heart-shaped utensils can help you achieve an impressive spread. Start your day with a small heart-shaped waffle and upgrade your homemade ravioli for dinner with a special stamp. What about dessert? Choose heart-shaped macarons, heart-shaped tarts, cakelets and more using the handy baking mat. Now all you have to do is grab a nice bottle of wine. Read on for everything you need.
cocotte
These little cocottes come in red, white, and pink. As an added bonus, it's almost 40% off.
Heart Cocotte 1Qt. $100 at lecreuset.com (was $160)
tart dish
This tart dish is made of precision stoneware, which ensures even heating and even browning of your dessert.
Heart tart plate, $40 (lecreauset.com)
Egg & Soldiers Board
Try using a cute board to serve soft-boiled eggs or place seasonings such as salt and pepper.
Egg & Soldiers Board Set of 2$35 at nordstrom.com
ravioli stamp
Homemade ravioli is impressive enough on its own, but making this stamp in the shape of a heart makes it even more gorgeous. Extra points if you add red food coloring to your pasta dough. What about stuffing? Lobster would go well with it.
Heart Ravioli Stamp $8 (surlatable.com)
cake pan
This mold has a small hole in the top of each cake that can be filled with melted chocolate, jam, etc.
Nordic Ware Valentine Heart Cakelet Pan, $32 at williams-sonoma.com or amazon.com (was $40)
macaron baking mat
Pink raspberry macarons are perfect for Valentine's Day. Grab this baking mat and make it into a heart shape if you like.
Mastrad Heart-Shaped Macaron Baking Mat, $20 at amazon.com or surlatable.com
cookie cutter
These cookie cutters come in a variety of sizes and have different edge styles. Some have pleats. Some have sophisticated designs, so you can experiment with designs.
Sur La Table Heart Cookie Cutters, Set of 5, $10 at surlatable.com
cheese board
The only thing more romantic than cheese is cheese on a heart-shaped cheese board. Furthermore, the good thing about this model is that Too Themed with a simple marble design, it can be used any time of the year.
white marble heart cheese board, $32 (was $40) at williams-sonoma.com
bundt pan
Add a romantic twist to your Valentine's Day desserts with this heart-shaped bundt pan. I like the coppery color. Also, the non-stick coating makes the cake easy to remove.
Nordic War Elegant Heart Bundt Pan, $21 on amazon.com (was $32)
trivet
Keep your tablescape on theme with this heart trivet.
Red Valentine Heart Trivet, $17 (crateandbarrel.com)
waffle maker
Waking up to heart-shaped waffles is the perfect way to start Valentine's Day. This non-stick machine bakes one waffle at a time.
dash heart mini waffle maker$10 at amazon.com or crateandbarrel.com (was $12)
measuring spoon
According to the product description, these measuring spoons are engraved with small messages that signify the “ingredients” needed for a successful marriage, such as “a pinch of patience” and “a heap of love.” A little kitschy, but still fun.
Kate Aspen's love beyond measuring spoons, $6 at amazon.com
dip bowl
Store all your candies and chocolates in this heart-shaped bowl.
heart shaped dip bowl$10 at potatobarn.com
spatula
Flip your breakfast pancakes with this stylish and festive spatula. It would be even better if the pancakes were heart-shaped.
heart pancake spatula$56 at food52.com
