Plan the PERFECT Valentine’s Day Meal
January 22, 2020 – We’ve all heard the old saying “The way to the heart is through the stomach,” right? This Valentine’s Day take the expressway by trying out these three easy and delicious dishes. Whether you serve each dish separately or decide to whip them all up as an elegant three-course event. Taking the time to prepare a home-cooked meal is the perfect way to show your loved one that you care. The best part is that all three of these recipes are simple to execute at home, no matter the skill level.
Whether you choose to add this as a fresh appetizer or a side dish, this spinach salad is a must-have item on your Valentine’s Day menu. In a large serving bowl, combine mangos, avocados, tomatoes, onion, spinach, cucumbers, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing, and lightly toss together. Sprinkle in some cheese, almonds, and cilantro evenly over top of the salad before serving. Finish by topping with some raspberry vinaigrette dressing for the perfect start to your romantic night. For the full recipe, click here.
Balsamic Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
A perfectly cooked steak is not only a quick dinner fix, but it’s super impressive when done right. Woo your Valentine with this simple balsamic steak and blue cheese salad. Begin by pouring some balsamic vinaigrette dressing over steak in a shallow dish, turning to evenly coat both sides of the steak. While the steak marinates, heat your grill to medium heat. Grill the steak on each side until medium doneness. Meanwhile, grill asparagus and peppers until crisp-tender, turning occasionally and brushing with oil. Finish the vegetables off by cutting them in half. Then cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Next, place salad greens in a large bowl, adding in the grilled vegetables and remaining dressing. Give it a good toss and place on a platter, topping with the grilled steak and cheese. Click here for the full recipe.
Is it really Valentine’s Day without some flowers? Finish your meal off with these light and sweet caramel apple roses. Start by blending European caramelized biscuit cookie crumbs and butter to form a cookie crust. Bake in a muffin tin and let cool. Next, soften thin apple slices in the microwave and set aside. Form the roses by brushing the surface of the cookie crust with the caramel sauce and combining the sliced apples over each. Place the formed roses in the muffin tin, topped with caramel sauce and baking in the oven. Click here for the full recipe.
