Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

10 Indulgent Recipes for a Single Girls Party

Posted by Janet Ho on February 5, 2015

Forget the backwards image of a Bridget Jones-style V-Day of crying into a tub of ice cream. Here are 10 delicious reasons to celebrate being single with your best gal pals.

  • Sloppy Joes
     
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    Sloppy Joes

    <p>Celebrate Valentine's Day by enjoying all those super messy foods you would never order on a date. We're looking at you delicious Sloppy Joe.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sloppy-joes/14494/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Fried Chicken
     
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    Fried Chicken

    <p>Fried chicken is probably the antithesis of romance, but to us, a bucket of these mouth-watering crispy thighs, wings, legs and breasts is just palate poetry.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/texas-style-fried-chicken/13555/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Deep-Fried Chocolate Bar
     
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    Deep-Fried Chocolate Bar

    <p>A chocolate bar that's <em>deep fried</em> — uh, where do we sign up? Serve with with ice cream and smother with chocolate sauce. No one's judging.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/deep-fried-chocolate-bar/12638/"><strong>Deep-Fried Chocolate Bar</strong></a></p>
  • Meatball Poutine
     
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    Meatball Poutine

    <p>Ladies, grab your forks and feast on this double whammy of a comfort food. And make sure you go all out and top with as many cheese curds as possible — your girlfriends will appreciate it.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/meatball-poutine/12175/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Bacon Ice Cream Sundae
     
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    Bacon Ice Cream Sundae

    <p>This yummy dessert will surely be the talk of the evening: vanilla ice cream coated in a bacon brittle, caramel sauce and whipped cream.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/recipe/bacon-ice-cream-sundae/13328/"><strong>Bacon Ice Cream Sundae </strong></a></p>
  • The Good Thyme Cocktail
     
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    The Good Thyme Cocktail

    <p>The name says it all! Toast to you having an incredible night with good food and great company.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-good-thyme-cocktail/14501/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Nacho Chips with Bacon, Jalapeños and Cheddar
     
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    Nacho Chips with Bacon, Jalapeños and Cheddar

    <p>Get your crunch on with these awesome nachos loaded with bacon, jalapeños and melted cheese. Serve with a <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-tequila-salsa/8050/"><strong>spicy tequila salsa</strong></a> for dipping.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nacho-chips-with-bacon-jalapenos-and-cheddar/8045/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Nacho Chips with Bacon, Jalapeños and Cheddar</strong></a></p>
  • Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Melted Red Onions
     
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    Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Melted Red Onions

    <p>No need to worry about appearances when devouring these saucy sandwiches. They're so good, you'll want to lick the sauce off your fingers.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pulled-pork-sandwiches-with-melted-red-onions/14215/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Bananas Foster Doughnut
     
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    Bananas Foster Doughnut

    <p>We've got <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/search/?q=doughnut&amp;did=4294967263"><strong>doughnut recipes</strong></a> galore for a sweet V-Day party with your peeps. We suggest starting with these cake doughnuts served with rum-soaked banana slices.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/bananas-foster-donut/14944/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
     
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

    <p>A winning combo of peanut butter and chocolate, smothered over freshly popped popcorn. What could be better?</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/fun-with-food/blog/chocolate-peanut-butter-popcorn-from-the-hot-plate/3867/"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
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