I'm making rack of lamb for my wife this Valentine's day along with rice and grilled asparagus. We'll possibly have wine as well, but haven't desided on one.
What are you guys cooking for your ladies on Valentine's Day?
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Looks like i have mac and cheese penciled in for the 14th, not sure how that's going to go over.
Maybe some red heart shaped macaroni will win the day.
dave
Maybe some red heart shaped macaroni will win the day.
dave
Great way to change up an ordinary mac and cheese, is to go with some artisanal cheeses, goats cheese really adds some nice tang and a smooth texture, as well as blue cheese. Also who doesn't like some nice thick cut bacon or cubed pancetta with their noddles!
Sounds like a plan, i will get it sorted.
I jest... we are doing mac and cheese Sunday, at least that is the plan, but we always reserve Saturday nights for any special meals, birthdays, anniversaries, guests and even Valentine's Day, always Saturday night no matter the actual date.
I have dream but to disclose is to jinx so not until the pictures are taken (food) and the dishes washed and wine glasses emptied would i discuss. Fingers crossed!
dave
I jest... we are doing mac and cheese Sunday, at least that is the plan, but we always reserve Saturday nights for any special meals, birthdays, anniversaries, guests and even Valentine's Day, always Saturday night no matter the actual date.
I have dream but to disclose is to jinx so not until the pictures are taken (food) and the dishes washed and wine glasses emptied would i discuss. Fingers crossed!
dave
My wife will be out of town with my daughter at a show choir competition. I have thawed out two pounds of hamburger to make taco meat, made sure there is plenty of beer and milk in the fridge, and have a bunch of new hot sauces to try out.
I threw this together today.
simon1
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You Dogg you. Looks great!
All I did was get her a card and a pack of some Reese's peanut butter cups.
All I did was get her a card and a pack of some Reese's peanut butter cups.
the wine glasses are not yet empty but in any case one for the books...
Sourdough toasted points with red roe (it's Valentines) and an Australian Sparkling Rosé to consume while prepping the
Wild Sautéed Shrimp with Pistachio Miso Sauce
Grapefruit Granita
An Australian Shiraz/Viognier, (finish the bottle with tomorrow's mac & cheese)
Veal Tenderloin Medallions with sauted Vegetables & demi-glace/yogurt/chive Sauce
Vienna Souffle with Raspberries, shaved chocolate and Whipped Cream
I'll post some pictures Sunday in the 2016 cooking thread.
dave
Sourdough toasted points with red roe (it's Valentines) and an Australian Sparkling Rosé to consume while prepping the
Wild Sautéed Shrimp with Pistachio Miso Sauce
Grapefruit Granita
An Australian Shiraz/Viognier, (finish the bottle with tomorrow's mac & cheese)
Veal Tenderloin Medallions with sauted Vegetables & demi-glace/yogurt/chive Sauce
Vienna Souffle with Raspberries, shaved chocolate and Whipped Cream
I'll post some pictures Sunday in the 2016 cooking thread.
dave
Yes sir..we are doing the same.
the wine glasses are not yet empty but in any case one for the books...
Sourdough toasted points with red roe (it's Valentines) and an Australian Sparkling Rosé to consume while prepping the
Wild Sautéed Shrimp with Pistachio Miso Sauce
Grapefruit Granita
An Australian Shiraz/Viognier, (finish the bottle with tomorrow's mac & cheese)
Veal Tenderloin Medallions with sauted Vegetables & demi-glace/yogurt/chive Sauce
Vienna Souffle with Raspberries, shaved chocolate and Whipped Cream
I'll post some pictures Sunday in the 2016 cooking thread.
dave
Wow, you did great! I can cook any type of food, but we are lucky if we can get the bills and mail cleared off of the counter top, let alone a tablecloth. Good job!
Nothing. I tell my wife I love her every day of the year, and that I don't need a special day to do special things for her.
Update. We went out for Valentines Day last night to avoid the crowds and had a great dining experience at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Great food and superb service. We ordered the 4.4 pound porterhouse, creamed spinach, fries, wedge salad, a bottle of pinot noir and 3 glasses of Jameson. Our server was surprised when I said "We would like the porterhouse for............................. four". In between the pause, he said "two?" right before I said "four" and when I said it, his eyes widened and asked if wasn't too much. LOL. Anyways, we finished it all as I'm a big steak eater.
Pics from the dinner.
alishock
I wrap my lips around a lovely pipe
Home made pesto. Simplicity that cannot be rivalled.
Variation on a theme for my normal special Valentine's day dinner by request, I'll be baking sourdough rye this morning and for a family Valentine's dinner it'll be Moroccan rack of lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce, asparagus, grapes sautéed in espresso and Syrah, and couscous.
Thanks! Hey, it's the thought that counts! Who doesn't love Reese's????
I try to get her flowers regularly and do nice things for her all year. I get off the hook pretty easily Valentine's Day.
I'm guessing this is your tactics as well!
Adam
Thanks! That table usually sits on the back patio but being winter i had to retrieve it from the shed, set it up in a clear space in the hall. The table cloth, window dressing!
dave
About to take the prime rib out to start getting ready to go in the oven.
Haven't thought that out yet. I did send her a heartfelt text, though.
The children insisted that we eat at home with them, so we'll all be cooking Steak and Lobster with Spicy Chimichurri Butter, French fries and onion rings, homemade rolls, and double chocolate croissant bread pudding.
