Happy Heart Day!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! It's the one day a year when I can be guaranteed a good meal without going out or cooking myself! Last year he went all out and cooked a lovely meal and promises to do the same this year! We received a gift of some dried cherries from Michigan (oh how I miss you) and I suggested they might go well with duck in a port sauce. The fish man is also here in town on Thursdays so I think he is picking up some scallops to start. Although last year was amazing, we both agreed that there was too much going on flavour - wise, so I think he is trying to stick to simpler flavours this year. I am so excited!
Since I am not cooking in real life today, I won't be cooking here today either, but did want to point out some nice Valentine's recipes options!
For starters I highly recommend Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli. If it's just the two of you, you could cut the recipe down, but they would save for tomorrow too! Some quick and easier options would be Capresi Salad or Bruschetta - light and refreshing - they'd be a good way to start any meal.
For mains a good steak is always a winner (Sandie, that one is for you!) and there are plenty of options on the steak front! If you're feeling extravagant, why not go all out and get a lobster or two? Creamy Bacon and Thyme Chicken is a beautiful and tasty dish that even the pickiest eater would love. If you're thinking fish, how does a fillet of sole stuffed with lemon-scented rice sound? Finally if pasta is what you are hankering after, this elegant and easy Chicken Pomodoro is one of my most popular recipes and for the vegetarians among you this Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle is sure to please!
Heart Shaped Chicken nuggets would be a fun option for the kids lunch or dinner! In fact I think I'll get right on that!
For dessert I cannot recommend Gordon Ramsay's chocolate fondant enough. It's truly heaven on a plate and so ridiculously easy you'll wonder if it's real! Lemon Meringue Tart (or make individual ones) or my Easy One Bowl Brownies would also be good options.
Martin Dwyer has some lovely recipes up on his exceptional blog, as does The Pioneer Woman. For some craft and activity ideas, visit Barbara, she's got a great list going!
Here's wishing you all a lovely and romantic Valentine's Day!
Since I am not cooking in real life today, I won't be cooking here today either, but did want to point out some nice Valentine's recipes options!
For starters I highly recommend Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli. If it's just the two of you, you could cut the recipe down, but they would save for tomorrow too! Some quick and easier options would be Capresi Salad or Bruschetta - light and refreshing - they'd be a good way to start any meal.
For mains a good steak is always a winner (Sandie, that one is for you!) and there are plenty of options on the steak front! If you're feeling extravagant, why not go all out and get a lobster or two? Creamy Bacon and Thyme Chicken is a beautiful and tasty dish that even the pickiest eater would love. If you're thinking fish, how does a fillet of sole stuffed with lemon-scented rice sound? Finally if pasta is what you are hankering after, this elegant and easy Chicken Pomodoro is one of my most popular recipes and for the vegetarians among you this Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle is sure to please!
Heart Shaped Chicken nuggets would be a fun option for the kids lunch or dinner! In fact I think I'll get right on that!
For dessert I cannot recommend Gordon Ramsay's chocolate fondant enough. It's truly heaven on a plate and so ridiculously easy you'll wonder if it's real! Lemon Meringue Tart (or make individual ones) or my Easy One Bowl Brownies would also be good options.
Martin Dwyer has some lovely recipes up on his exceptional blog, as does The Pioneer Woman. For some craft and activity ideas, visit Barbara, she's got a great list going!
Here's wishing you all a lovely and romantic Valentine's Day!
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