~ food ~
{angie}
Romantic dinner for two? No problem. If you are planning Valentine's Day in or just a romantic night with your sweetheart, this is a perfect meal to impress. These recipes are simple to prepare, but so full of flavor your love will be convinced you're a gourmet chef. A hint, get everything you can prepared or chopped in advance so you can focus on your time together. You've already got the table set to go, now let's get cooking!
Romantic dinner for two? No problem. If you are planning Valentine's Day in or just a romantic night with your sweetheart, this is a perfect meal to impress. These recipes are simple to prepare, but so full of flavor your love will be convinced you're a gourmet chef. A hint, get everything you can prepared or chopped in advance so you can focus on your time together. You've already got the table set to go, now let's get cooking!
{Gorgonzola Walnut Chicken}
Ingredients
2-3 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 cups chicken stock, low sodium
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh basil, diced
Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. If breasts are thick, slice in half horizontally. In a large skillet melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes, turn over and cook 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove to a warm platter covered in foil. Add chicken stock to skillet and boil on high for 1 minute. Stir in cream and cheese. Cook until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped walnuts. Serve immediately.
2-3 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 cups chicken stock, low sodium
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh basil, diced
Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. If breasts are thick, slice in half horizontally. In a large skillet melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes, turn over and cook 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove to a warm platter covered in foil. Add chicken stock to skillet and boil on high for 1 minute. Stir in cream and cheese. Cook until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped walnuts. Serve immediately.
{Vinaigrette Marinated Tomatoes}
Ingredients
2-3 tomatoes
1/2 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
Slice tomatoes and put in a shallow dish. Cover with vinaigrette and marinate for at least 20 minutes. Can be prepared in advance.
2-3 tomatoes
1/2 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
Slice tomatoes and put in a shallow dish. Cover with vinaigrette and marinate for at least 20 minutes. Can be prepared in advance.
{Ice Cream Rolled in Toasted Coconut}
Ingredients
Ice cream (vanilla bean, pineapple, strawberry, or other)
Sweetened coconut
Optional for hearts: chocolate chips
Directions
Heat up the oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a cookie sheet and let toast in oven until lightly browned. Remove and let cool. Scoop ice cream balls using a scoop. Drop into coconut and roll around with fingers. Place in freezer to let set up. To make heart melt chocolate and using a spoon, draw hearts on a sheet of wax paper. Set in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
Ice cream (vanilla bean, pineapple, strawberry, or other)
Sweetened coconut
Optional for hearts: chocolate chips
Directions
Heat up the oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a cookie sheet and let toast in oven until lightly browned. Remove and let cool. Scoop ice cream balls using a scoop. Drop into coconut and roll around with fingers. Place in freezer to let set up. To make heart melt chocolate and using a spoon, draw hearts on a sheet of wax paper. Set in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.