As my grandma Jesusita used to say, Panza llena, corazón contento, which means “full stomach, happy heart.” I couldn’t agree more! During the season of amor, try making any of these delicious treats to show your loved ones how truly special they are.
When my kids were little, I usually made a family dinner on Valentine’s Day—steak and lobster or crab legs—for all of us to enjoy. Sometimes we shared our dinner table with another family or couple. While I’ve always heard that food is the way to a man’s heart, sharing the table is my favorite way to show everyone my love. As the great labor leader Cesar Chavez once said, “The people who give you their food give you their heart.”