Valentines Day Dinner?

kevnbro said:

Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Anyone already made plans? How 'bout some suggestions? What goes
well... with love!? 😉 Kev

grrr, i was thinking about it today. Trying to decide what to do. I know he's
not huge into it, but last year (our first valentines) he bought me chocolates
and made me a special dinner because he knew I was into it.

I'm trying to find the right balance between romantic and not going overboard.

I'll probably make a nice dinner for us, maybe dress the dogs up like cupids
(not really!)

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com
Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!

Well, I know my desserts. I like to do a meringue shell filled with
whipped cream and strawberries (have a little extra of these on hand
for later....) - and these wonderful truffle-topped brownies.

As for dinner, I haven't decided yet. Last year I made scampi, which is
his favorite. I'll do something seafood again, most likely.

I've gotta look around for a book I have called "Aphrodesia" by
isabelle Allende. Anyone else read it? It's about the beliefs in
various cultures of food as aphrodesiac, and has a section of recipes.

I used this book about 5 years ago on an ex, and it made for quite a
memorable valentines day!! I remember making a few courses....the soup
had oysters, I think, and there were figs with goat cheese, and maybe
some type of pasta for the entree. Gotta dig that out again and see
what looks good.

I'll let you know what I decide on. You do the same.

kevnbro submitted:

Quoted message said:

Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Here's one that ought to be a hit from that page:

Mozzarella Martini with Fresh Tomato Consomme

3 to 4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, plus 1/2 tomato, cut into 4 wedges
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
4 fresh mozzarella bocconcini, each
1 inch in diameter
4 cherry tomatoes
About 1-1/2 teaspoons basil-flavored olive oil (optional)
8 large fresh basil leaves, cut into very fine chiffonade

You will need enough tomato water to fill your martini glasses, so measure
their capacity, probably something between 5 and 9 ounces.

Chill the martini glasses in the freezer, if there is room, or refrigerate
an hour ahead of serving. (A freezer gives a heavy frost.) Peel, seed, and
chop the 3 to 4 pounds tomatoes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, place
in a sieve suspended over a bowl and refrigerate for several hours. As the
tomatoes release their juice, it will fall into the bowl, giving you an
almost gin-clear liquid with lots of flavor. Season the tomato water to
taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until very cold. Reserve the
tomato pulp for another use.

Halve or quarter the bocconcini if they are larger than 1 inch in diameter.
Thread a tomato wedge, a bocconcini, and a cherry tomato onto each of 4
wooden skewers 4 to 5 inches long. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle
with basil oil, if desired. Working quickly, divide the tomato liquid among
the chilled martini glasses. Balance the skewers on top of the glasses, then
sprinkle the basil chiffonade over the skewers. Serve immediately.

It is impossible to give a specific amount for the tomatoes because how much
"water" a tomato releases depends on many factors, including the growing
season and the variety.

Serves: 6

Recipe from Tra Vigne Cookbook

Bob

I'm really getting a good laugh out of some of the recipes on the site Kev
recommended:

Quoted message said:

Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Check THIS one out:

Romantic Dinner Chicken

4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
1 pint (small) sour cream
1 can undiluted mushroom soup
3/4 cup butter
45 crushed Ritz Crackers

Cover bottom of 8 x 12 dish with broken pieces of beef. Arrange chicken
breasts on beef. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Melt 3/4 cup
oleo and mix with 45 crushed Ritz crackers. Put on top of chicken.
Refrigerate. When ready, bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours uncovered. If too
brown the last hour, cover with foil.

Serves: 4

Was Jimmy Tango the author of this page?

Bob

I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
that night.

Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
just make something ... the room has a kitchen.

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.

Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

nancy

"Jude" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
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Well, I know my desserts. I like to do a meringue shell filled with
whipped cream and strawberries (have a little extra of these on hand
for later....) - and these wonderful truffle-topped brownies.

As for dinner, I haven't decided yet. Last year I made scampi, which is
his favorite. I'll do something seafood again, most likely.

I've gotta look around for a book I have called "Aphrodesia" by
isabelle Allende. Anyone else read it? It's about the beliefs in
various cultures of food as aphrodesiac, and has a section of recipes.

I used this book about 5 years ago on an ex, and it made for quite a
memorable valentines day!! I remember making a few courses....the soup
had oysters, I think, and there were figs with goat cheese, and maybe
some type of pasta for the entree. Gotta dig that out again and see
what looks good.

I'll let you know what I decide on. You do the same.

We'll be going out for dinner providing Steven does not have an emergency
of sorts. I'm not sure where we are going but I'm guessing it will be
Zinia's in Webster Groves. I love their scallops. We'll do dessert at
home. Chocolate covered strawberries and probably something chocolate.
Steven will drink too much champagne as usual and be sound asleep by 10pm.

Michael

--
“It requires a certain kind of mind to see beauty in a hamburger bun.”
_Ray Kroc, creator of the McDonald's franchise

"Nancy Young" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
that night.

Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
just make something ... the room has a kitchen.

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.

Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

nancy

Get a couple of bottles of wine and sear some scallops in it on the stove.
Drink the wine and then have dessert <wicked grin>

Michael

--
“It requires a certain kind of mind to see beauty in a hamburger bun.”
_Ray Kroc, creator of the McDonald's franchise

Nancy Young said:

Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
just make something ... the room has a kitchen.

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple

(snippage)

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nancy

I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs and
spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash. Get the herb
and garlic blend and you pretty much can't go wrong with a simple chicken or
shrimp and pasta dish... and it works as a sprinkle on toasted buttered
bread, too.

Jill

Michael 'Dog3' Lonergan said:

"Nancy Young" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
that night.

Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
just make something ... the room has a kitchen.

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.

Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

nancy

Get a couple of bottles of wine and sear some scallops in it on the
stove. Drink the wine and then have dessert <wicked grin>

Michael

Oh yeah! Scallops!

Jill

"jmcquown" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Nancy Young wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple

Quoted message said:

I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs
and
spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash.

Very good idea, I think I remember you saying that. Thanks.

nancy

Nancy Young said:

"jmcquown" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Nancy Young wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple

Quoted message said:

I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of
herbs and
spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash.

Very good idea, I think I remember you saying that. Thanks.

nancy

I just emailed you with a more complete meal idea 🙂 I'll be busy packing
(or repacking, as the case may be) on 2/14. I have to wait to see what the
weather is going to do. I'll be on the road after dropping my "kids" off at
the vet on 2/15.

Jill

Nancy Young said:

I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
that night.

Neither do we. Besides, having a toddler kinda rules out eating out
very often (or candlelit dinners at home <eg> ) and I prefer doing
birthday dinners anyway. I am hoping that we might go back to the the
restaurant we went to on the eve of our wedding for my birthday this
year... great food. I had sole - gawd, it was good.

Hope your trip goes well.

Cheers
Cathy(xyz)

[email hidden] (kevnbro)WROTE:
  Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my
sweetheart for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm The layout is
hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected for the
occasion.
  Anyone already made plans? How 'bout some suggestions? What goes
well... with love!? 😉
Kev-------------------------------------------------
Response: Usually fix Howard Stern's engagement chicken recipe but this
year changing menu to GreenMarket pot roast.

Nancy Young wrote on 03 Feb 2006 in rec.food.cooking

Quoted message said:

I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
that night.

Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
just make something ... the room has a kitchen.

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.

Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

nancy

Mango is the fruit of love....why not confuse Ron...?

--
The eyes are the mirrors....
But the ears...Ah the ears.
The ears keep the hat up.

"Mr Libido Incognito" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Nancy Young wrote on 03 Feb 2006 in rec.food.cooking

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

Quoted message said:

Mango is the fruit of love....why not confuse Ron...?

Hasn't the man suffered *enough*???? Can you imagine, the
poor slob. Geez.

nancy

"Bob Terwilliger" <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote in message
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kevnbro submitted:

Quoted message said:

Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Here's one that ought to be a hit from that page:

Mozzarella Martini with Fresh Tomato Consomme

That's pretty cool -- my husband likes martinis a lot, and he'd love that.
Only catch -- not sure I can find vine-ripened tomatoes (or any juicy-type
tomatoes) in mid-Feb. Any ideas on how to improvise this? I know he'd love
it! Could I do the whole thing w/ cherry tomatoes? I'll have to think
about it...would love to hear suggestions!

Chris

Bob Terwilliger said:

I'm really getting a good laugh out of some of the recipes on the site Kev
recommended:

Quoted message said:

Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Check THIS one out:

Romantic Dinner Chicken

4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
1 pint (small) sour cream
1 can undiluted mushroom soup
3/4 cup butter
45 crushed Ritz Crackers

Cover bottom of 8 x 12 dish with broken pieces of beef. Arrange chicken
breasts on beef. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Melt 3/4 cup
oleo and mix with 45 crushed Ritz crackers. Put on top of chicken.
Refrigerate. When ready, bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours uncovered. If too
brown the last hour, cover with foil.

Serves: 4

Was Jimmy Tango the author of this page?

Bob

Urk, spew! Wouldn't give it to the dogs.

Christine
Feeling nauseated

get french!!

fig salad
chateaubriand
strawberries dipped in chocolate
pink champagne

ciao

4

"Old Mother Ashby" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Bob Terwilliger said:

I'm really getting a good laugh out of some of the recipes on the site

Kev

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recommended:

Quoted message said:

Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/valentines/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Check THIS one out:

Romantic Dinner Chicken

4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
1 pint (small) sour cream
1 can undiluted mushroom soup
3/4 cup butter
45 crushed Ritz Crackers

Cover bottom of 8 x 12 dish with broken pieces of beef. Arrange chicken
breasts on beef. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Melt 3/4

cup

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oleo and mix with 45 crushed Ritz crackers. Put on top of chicken.
Refrigerate. When ready, bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours uncovered. If

too

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brown the last hour, cover with foil.

Serves: 4

Was Jimmy Tango the author of this page?

Bob

Urk, spew! Wouldn't give it to the dogs.

Christine
Feeling nauseated

"Nancy Young" <[email hidden]> hitched up their panties and posted
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"Mr Libido Incognito" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Nancy Young wrote on 03 Feb 2006 in rec.food.cooking

Quoted message said:

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Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

Quoted message said:

Mango is the fruit of love....why not confuse Ron...?

Hasn't the man suffered *enough*???? Can you imagine, the
poor slob. Geez.

nancy

ROFL... Retail has it's funny side sometimes. Granted, where I work the
retail end is less than 20% of the overall business but I *have* to watch
the store when the clerks are at lunch. It's the longest hour of the day
for me on the days I work. Yesterday a man called. He was desperate for a
Valentine's Day gift for the wife. Soooo... I sold him this really ugly
(my opinion only) Derry crystal heart perfume bottle. Over the phone yet.
The thing is pink and has air bubbles in it. The bubbles were done on
purpose. The thing cost $295 plus the shipping cost of $10. We have his
credit card and shipping info on file so it was a fast transaction.

I have to wonder what type of guy would spend that kind of money for a gift
sight unseen?

Michael <- should have sold him something from the fantastic Murano
collection

--
“It requires a certain kind of mind to see beauty in a hamburger bun.”
_Ray Kroc, creator of the McDonald's franchise