Create a special menu to share with your sweetheart
If the way to your loved one's heart is through his (or her) stomach, a candlelit dinner is the supreme Valentine's Day celebration. A meal composed of some of these seductive dishes is guaranteed to earn you more brownie points than a box of chocolates.
Set the Mood
A romantic dinner deserves special music. Play Sinatra to create the feel of dining in the Big Apple, Edith Piaf for the ambiance of a Parisian bistro, or Paolo Conte to transport you to an Italian piazza.
Clean as You Go
So you can relax after you've shared the last bite of dessert, get all your prep work done early and clean up as you cook. Of course, there's nothing wrong with leaving the dishes in the sink until morning.
Recipes
Two Straws
Have a Heart
- Glazed Raspberry Heart Scones
- Chocolate Truffle Linzer Heart
- Mousse-Filled Chocolate Hearts
- Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Hearts
Special Suppers
- Roast Magret Duck Breasts with Shaved Black Truffles
- Lobster Thermidor
- Scrambled Eggs En Coque with Caviar
- Rack Of Lamb with Spice and Pepper Crust
Tasty Tarts
Chocolate Treats
- Chocolate Chestnut Torte with Chocolate Cognac Mousse
- Caramel-Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fleur De Sel
- Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake
- Chocolate Heart Layer Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse
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