Become a Confident Cook: VALENTINE'S DAY

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! How do you plan to celebrate? Going out to dinner? Cooking a romantic meal at home? Maybe enjoying some take out?

What ever you end up doing, be sure to enjoy it! If you cook at home, plan something simple. Make an easy meal so you can spend your time and attention on your guest instead of the stove.

Traditional meals sometimes include oysters, chocolate and champagne. But, nothing says you can't have something completely off the wall. How about breakfast for dinner? Or a picnic? Maybe just appetizers and dessert? Use your imagination and come up with something you both will enjoy.

Keep it simple and your stress level will stay low so you can enjoy the time too.

Easy meals:

Baked Fish - have the fish monger clean and filet the fish; all you have to do is season it and throw it into the oven

BBQ Steaks - nothing easier! Season them, grill them and eat 'em! Toss a salad, warm up some rolls and you're done!

Or plan ahead a little and assemble a casserole the day before and then pop it into the oven to bake for dinner. Just as easy is to assemble the ingredients for a slow cooker the day before and then turn it on in the morning to let it cook all day. Your home will smell wonderful and you'll both be ready to eat by the time it's done!

If you don't have time to cook, and still want to enjoy a romantic dinner at home, order a take-out entree and put together a salad and a side dish, add dessert and there you have it!

For dessert, you are only limited by your imagination. Espresso and ice cream are a perfect end to a lovely meal. Or you can pick up a few luscious chocolate truffles to savor after dinner. Cheesecake is a big favorite in my house. If you have time and want to make your own dessert, go for it!

Any effort you make will be worth it and memorable. Leave a comment and let me know what you plan to serve for Valentine's Day. Did you cook? How did it turn out? Tell me about it!

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