These looked SO GOOD, I just had to share. Thanks Gary. For those of you who get Gary's mailings, my apologies!
Just for
Valentine's Day
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To begin your romantic dinner for two (I know the kid (s) are spending the evening with grandma and grandpa), open up a good bottle of red wine, and as you pour sweetie a glass, look her in the eyes and express your feelings of deep love, then get on with the meal, your both hungry, you can fool around later while sitting in front of the fire place (if you have one) watching Sleepless In Seattle with Tom Hanks as Sam Baldwin and Meg Ryan as Annie Reed. Man I love that movie (along with An Affair To Remember with
Start with a Salad
Romance in a Bowl Salad 100218 Valentine's Specials
Category: Salads
Recipe by: KILIHILA
Comments: "This eclectic salad is so easy and tasty you'll want to eat it everyday! My boyfriend said it was the best he's ever had. Full of aphrodisiacs, this salad is perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic evening at home. For more aphrodisiacs, add asparagus, avocado or pine nuts."
Total Time: 10 minutes; Serves 2
Ingredients
4 cups baby salad greens
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, chopped
6 strawberries, hulled and sliced
12 fresh raspberries
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup seasoned almond slices
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1/2 cup herbed vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
Directions
❶ In a large bowl, toss together the salad greens, carrot, green onions, strawberries, raspberries, garlic, walnuts, almond slices, currants and feta cheese. Divide between two salad bowls. Top each bowl with some croutons and serve with vinaigrette dressing.
Now The Entrée
Beef Tenderloin In Mushroom Sauce 100218 Special
Category: Valentine's Day Dinner for Two
Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-tenderloin-in-mushroom-sauce
Comments: "Just a skillet, a couple juicy steaks, fresh mushrooms and a few simple ingredients prove it doesn't take much fuss to fix a special meal for two. —Denise McNab,
Featured In: 28 Romantic Dinners for Valentines Day (or Any Day!)
Makes: 2 servings; Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 25 minutes.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2/3 cup chicken or beef broth
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Directions
❶ In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks to desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan, reserving drippings; keep warm.
❷ In same pan, heat drippings and remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green onion until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually stir in broth and, if desired, browning sauce.
❸ Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.
Originally published as Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce in Taste of Home February/March 1998, p10.
And now the piece de résistance
White Chocolate Strawberry Tiramisu 100218 Valentine's Special
Category: Dessert, Valentine's Day Special
Source: https://www.tasteofhome..com/recipes/white-chocolate-strawberry-tiramisu
Comments: "Here's a twist on a classic dessert that highlights another flavor combo my husband and I love: strawberries and white chocolate. Lighten it up if you'd like—I've had good luck with light nondairy whipped topping and reduced-fat cream cheese. —Anna Ginsberg,
Featured In: Tiramisu Recipes
Makes: 15 servings; Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese
9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
2/3 cup orange juice
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Chocolate syrup, optional
Directions
❶ In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cheeses until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Fold in 2 cups of the whipped cream.
❷ Brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the orange juice; arrange in a 13x9-in. dish. Spread with 2 cups cream cheese mixture; top with half of the strawberries. Brush remaining ladyfingers with remaining orange juice; arrange over berries.
❸ Gently stir remaining confectioners' sugar into remaining cream cheese mixture; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over ladyfingers. Top with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.
Originally published as White Chocolate-Strawberry Tiramisu in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2007, p47.
<> Please have a great Valentine's Day and I hope your dinner went very well <>
Gary T. Birdsall
MSgt USAF Retired 
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Until next time my friends - Vaya con Dios, Bonne cuisine, ma maison est votre maison.
Disclaimer...These recipes, were found and shared via the internet or shared from friends. I take no credit for there creation.. They are not my personal recipes or photographs (but sometimes I will include one of my own). If creator is known I will provide credit, otherwise creator is unknown by me. Nutritional information will be listed when known.
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