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Valentine's Day Ideas and Romantic Dinner Recipes

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days of the year. It's wonderful when my husband and I can have some romantic time alone. Just like every other married couple we need to reconnect in a romantic way. Enjoying a romantic dinner at home has become our favorite thing. There is absolutely nothing romantic about a crowded restaurant. At home it's just us, candlelight, music in the background, a bottle of wine and his favorite meal.

 


The first Valentine's Day dinner I made for my hubby was Chicken Divan. The recipe I used is from the Gourmet Magazine, so naturally it's made from scratch. No canned cream of mushroom soup in this one. Your loved one is sure to enjoy this recipe.

The ultimate Valentine's Day Cake or dessert idea has got to be Red Velvet Cake. It's perfect. Cook your Red Velvet Cake in a heart shaped pan like I did to add to the romance of the dinner.

If you really want to get your loved one into the "mood" you can always try to plan your Valentine's Day dinner menu around foods with an aphrodisiac quality.

Food know for their aphrodisiac quality; Asparagus, Almonds, Avocados, Basil, Bananas, Chocolates, Carrots, Garlic, Ginger, Honey, Licorice, Mustard, Nutmeg, Oysters, Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Raspberries and Strawberries, Truffles, and Vanilla.

We've picked the best of the best recipes from today's top chef's and gourmet magazines to help you plan a romantic Valentine's Day Menu.



Valentine's Day & Romantic Dinner Ideas & Recipes

Asparagus with Orange, Ginger and Sesame Oil

Bernaise Sauce
Chicken Divan from Gourmet Magazine
Chino Carrot and Ginger Soup
Fresh Fruit with Honey Vanilla Mascarpone
Oyster in the Patty Shell
Red Velvet Cake/Buttercream Frosting
Shrimp, Mussel and Scallop Orechiette Pasta
Steak,The Perfect Romantic Steak Dinner



Try Some of our Tasty & Easy Green Bean Recipes

Blanched Green Beans

Fried Green Beans

Green Beans a'la Waterman's

Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine (with a hint of lemon)
Green Beans Almondine (with an Asian flair)
Green Beans Almondine (with mushrooms)
Green Bean Casserole (Campbell's)
Green Bean Casserole (Cook's Illustrated)
Green Beans in Sour Cream & Tomato Sauce
Green Bean Salad
Green Bean Salad, Provencal
Green Beans with Ginger Butter
Green Beans with Shallots
Greek Green Beans
Greek Potatoes and Green Beans
Italian Green Beans (St. Anna Beans)
Oven Roasted Green Beans
Pears with Green Beans & Bacon
Sesame & Portobello Green Beans

Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork & Chilies
Sweet & Sour Green Beans



 

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