Happy Valentine’s Day! If you missed the opportunity to snag reservations at a swanky restaurant, your Valentine’s dinner doesn’t have to be ruined. There are plenty of dishes you can make yourself that will be delicious and impressive. Here are some ideas to get you started. Wish you all a very happy Valentine’s Day! xoxoxo
APPETIZER:
Steamed Artichokes (my mother-in-law’s recipe)
2 whole artichokes
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1Tablespoon salt
1Tablespoon olive oil
Special Equipment: steamer pot
Fill the steamer pot so the water just touches the bottom of the steamer basket. Salt the water and bring to a boil.
Cut the stem off the artichokes so they will sit flat. Trim the prickly tops of the petals. Gently spread open the petals. In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Drizzle the tops of the artichokes with a little olive oil, be sure a little gets down in between the petals. Carefully sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture in between each petal, getting it down towards the bottom. Be CAREFUL, the tips of the petals are prickly! (you can also pre-trim all of the petal tips if you prefer to play it safe.) Place the artichokes in the steamer pot and steam for about 45 minutes, until soft. Remove and serve.
MAIN COURSE:
Scallops with Cauliflower Corn Puree
Sea Scallops with Cauliflower Corn Puree (recipe HERE)
DESSERT:
I don’t have my own recipe for this yet because I’ve been laying off the sweets, but this is an EASY one that I’ve made many times in the past and I love. Molten Chocolate Cake. You won’t believe how easy it is to make and how insanely delicious. Here is a recipe and video demo.
