Friday, February 12, 2010

Romantic Dinner Ideas for Two!

Celebrate your Valentine's Day in style. Why would you spend a lot of money going out to eat when you could have a cozy and romantic dinner at home? Not only your pocket will appreciate it but so will your diet! Here are a few light recipes that you and your valentine will love!



Bistro Roast Chicken

The French know a thing or two about romantic cooking. This Paris-inspired menu is the perfect example. To read this recipe, please click here.



Filet Mignon with Mushroom-Wine Sauce

Filet Mignon with Mushroom-Wine Sauce is a quick but posh dinner for two. For easy sides, serve with packaged refrigerated mashed potatoes and bagged salad greens with bottled dressing. To read this recipe, please click here.



Seafood Risotto

Risotto must be served immediately so you can best savor its rich creaminess. With this version, there's just enough for two healthful portions. Complete the meal with a salad, bread, and crisp white wine. To read this recipe, please click here.

Linguine Carbonara

The luxurious, velvety texture of a good pasta carbonara is ephemeral at best, so you must enjoy it right away. Tempering the egg with hot pasta water keeps the sauce creamy by preventing it from curdling. For a smoky taste, use bacon in place of pancetta. To read this repice, please click here.


Chicken with Prosciutto and Tomatoes Over Polenta

Lightly breaded chicken thighs are seasoned with sage and white wine, topped with a tomato mixture, and served over polenta. Time-saving tip: while the chicken cooks, prepare the polenta. To read this recipe, please click here.

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Take a make-ahead approach to cook a memorable feast for your sweetheart featuring Fennel and Rosemary-Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb, Truffled Polenta, and Spicy-Sweet Pepper Medley. To read this recipe, please click here.




Hot Chocolate Fudge Cakes

These hot-from-the-oven dark chocolate desserts are the perfect grand finale for your special valentine's dinner. Between their decidedly rich flavor and sumptuous textures that combine a crusty top with a molten interior, is highly recommended for your special evening with your loved one. To read this recipe, please click here.



Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

This elegant and impressive dessert is perfect for you and your valentine. All the accent marks in its name might be intimidating, but the recipe itself is quite simple―it has only six ingredients. And you get to wield a blowtorch (though if you don't have one, we include another method) to give the dish its signature crackly topping. To read this recipe, please click here.


Source: CookingLight.com and Myrecipes.com

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