Roses? Been there, done that. A box of chocolates? Well, okay.

But if you really want to impress your honey this Valentine's holiday, why not make them a gift that truly comes from the heart? A homemade treat, lovingly prepared, can be a wonderful way to express how much that special someone means to you, and will likely cost a lot less than a dozen red roses. Here are a few ideas and recipes to help show some love:

Chocolate-Dipped Fruit: Baker's makes a special chocolate especially for hand-dipping. All you have to do is heat it up in the microwave, then dip whatever fruit (strawberries, dried apricots, pineapple slices, you name it) you like into the melted chocolate. Lay the dipped fruit dry on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper, then slip the tray into the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm.