Valentine's Section
Make a Romantic Dinner at Home Having Valentine’s dinner at home is super easy! Pick a meal you know how to do, then fancy it up! Have at least an appetizer, entree, and dessert, regardless of how small and simple. Here are some simple ideas. Steak • Cook in lots of butter • Caramelize onions to put on top – Or garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest Pasta • Dress up a dish of pasta by adding shrimp (or favorite seafood) • Use wine with your sauces (white wine for white sauce, red wine for red sauce) • Shave prosciutto or sprinkle some lemon juice over the top Chicken • Fresh not frozen, is much juicier • Marinate with a rub for 12 hours, stab with a fork so the flavor penetrates the chicken • Cook in the oven but finish on stove top (or grill) for the last 5 minutes • Sprinkle your favorite herbs over chicken, top with thinly sliced lemon, and cook in butter
Beverage • Sparkling Apple Cider • Make your own sparkling drink by mixing your favorite juice with seltzer water Dessert • No bake cheesecake • Hot fudge brownies with vanilla ice cream over top
Here are some simple ways to make your stay-athome dinner fancy and extra special:
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Garlic bread • Consider topping with slices of tomatoes, mozzarella, and drizzle with dark balsamic vinegar
Send a romantic dinner invitation • Whether digital or on paper, she’ll love getting a “special invite” earlier in the day or on the day before.
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Potatoes • For extra flavor, mash a combo of two different types of potato • Use heavy cream as you mash the potatoes • Make a butter sauce to mix in by sauteing with rosemary, thyme, and garlic • Top off with chopped chives and/or bacon chunks • Drizzle olive oil over top when serving
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Scatter rose petals with chocolates on the table •
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Use fancy utensils and/or plates and cups • aggrandise the table setting for an extra special touch.
Light candles • Go for unscented or lightly scented candles to not interfere with food flavors. Use floating tealight candles • Place them in glass bowls or cups filled with water to reflect the light.
Lay out a strand of led lights • Place them on the table around the flowers or around the room. Adorn the entryway/dining room with candles or rose petals • It's a touch they won’t expect! Shock ‘em! Keep the menu simple • Focus on special appetizers, desserts, and beverages to dress up the meal. Dress up • This will coverup even the plainest of table setups! Don’t skimp out on looking sharp. If you’re ordering food, deliver it early to transfer to your own cookware
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