We love the playful, irresistible dessert tables put together by event stylist and party planner Amy Atlas. And the best part is, you don't have to be a professional to make your own version for Valentine's Day or any other celebration. Amy was kind enough to share her simple tips for turning 5 favorite desserts pink, as well as her recipe for pretty white chocolate strawberry truffles.

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Judging by America's obsession with possessive, moody vampires and young entrepreneurs with a taste for domination, we have a national fascination with the darker side of love. Here's an idea for those not interested in the usual pink, sweet and simple homemade treat: dark and chewy DIY black licorice.

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Are you looking for a Valentine's Day snack that's as easy on the hips as it is to make? Orange and chocolate is a classic combination, but this version has a grown up twist. Can you guess what it is? More

My mom baked most of our sweets herself when I was growing up, but I still hold a special place in my heart for Little Debbie snacks. Unhealthy? Yup. Tasty to a six-year-old? Totally. So check out this homemade version that's not only ginormous but made with real ingredients! More

I don't spend a lot of time pointing out so-called "food holidays" that celebrate specific foods, like National Hot Chocolate Day, because they always seem a little fake and to be honest, they make me a little grumpy. But I can make an exception for one of my favorite treats: the creamy combination of chocolate and hazelnut, more popularly known as Nutella. 

Yes, it's World Nutella Day. How are you going to celebrate?

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I have a romantic history with chocolate pies. It doesn't matter if it's my grandmother's microwave chocolate pie, chocolate chess pie, chocolate pudding pie, or brownie pie. I never discriminate. However, this satiny, creamy, light-as-a-feather French silk pie may have just nudged itself to my winner's circle. More

You know when you get that craving for just a little something sweet after the dinner dishes are cleared, but don't have anything to nibble? That can be a desperate moment. Personally, I always turn to chocolate chip cookies -- I always have chocolate chips in the cupboard, so hot cookies are only 20 minutes away. When desperation hits, pantry and fridge staples like chocolate chips, oats, cream cheese, and even frozen bananas can be a total life saver.

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January signals a return to healthier, more restrained eating after the holidays, but it's also still cold outside. I find myself craving a warm cookie from time to time, but I really don't want an entire batch lying about. So this recipe for just two chewy, gooey chocolate chip cookies is totally brilliant! More

I don't use white sugar much at home these days. Now I reach for a more unrefined cane sugar like turbinado, or experiment with maple syrup or honey as sweeteners. But the problem with this, for bakers in particular, is that you have to be careful about adding extra liquid to a recipe because it changes the entire composition and structure. So what's a good solution if you want to add a deep, dark sweetener like maple syrup? Pick up a bag of maple sugar! More