Ok, my friends, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. If you haven't made a plan for your loved one, you need to do so now. Most likely dinner reservations are not an option. Creating an entire dinner menu, purchasing the items, and cooking may work, if you're an organized person with a decent amount of free time on your hands. If not, perhaps you should order some take-out and focus on a homemade dessert for a nice dinner at home. Add a bottle of your date's favorite beverage, and it should be a wonderful evening.
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Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 5
by TT on February 8th, 2012 | Desserts
With less than a week until Valentine's Day, it is time to start planning. If you're hoping to make a restaurant reservation, you probably should stop reading this article and make a few calls. When you discover that the only times available are 4:30 or 9:45, you can come back and learn how to make dessert for your at-home Valentines dinner. With a dessert such as this, ordering pizza will be forgiven.
I have to confess that this dessert is way too chocolatey for me; however, it seems incredibly romantic. Homemade truffles served with champagne sauce, the name alone screams
I have to confess that this dessert is way too chocolatey for me; however, it seems incredibly romantic. Homemade truffles served with champagne sauce, the name alone screams
Mom’s Mac & Cheese, Version 2
by TT on February 6th, 2012 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Growing up, homemade mac & cheese was a semi-regular menu item at our house. Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of the first version, which had cubes of cheddar cheese tossed with the macaroni. I was a child, so I most likely was being picky and didn't appreciate the big bursts of cheddar throughout the dish. Luckily for me, in my early teens my mom was given a different recipe from a friend, which I adored. A combination of colby and cheddar cheeses were made into a sauce that made a silky coating for the macaroni.
As a parent, I
As a parent, I
Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 4
by TT on February 1st, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
While it may seem silly to be planning your Valentine's Day menu so much in advance of the day, there are some definite benefits. First, there's no need for last minute panic and shopping. Second, you have the opportunity to try the recipe before the actual day, so that you are able to perfect it. Third, if you make a sample round of the dessert, you get to eat an extra dessert!
This week's dessert idea is a wonderful combination of wine, pears, almonds, and mascarpone. Not only is it a delicious dessert, but it also has a beautiful presentation.
This week's dessert idea is a wonderful combination of wine, pears, almonds, and mascarpone. Not only is it a delicious dessert, but it also has a beautiful presentation.
Lentil Soup
by TT on January 30th, 2012 | Soups & Stews
Having one person that is vegetarian in our house doesn't make meal planning difficult, usually. When there are four or more of us for dinner, I simply substitute the meat item with a non-meat protein, and everyone is happy. In fact, quite often I make two of the non-meat protein, as I enjoy a good number of vegetarian items.
The tricky times are when there are only three of us dining. It feels more cumbersome to make two different entrées for a party that small. Our of deference to our vegetarian, I make a meal that is vegetarian and (hopefully)
The tricky times are when there are only three of us dining. It feels more cumbersome to make two different entrées for a party that small. Our of deference to our vegetarian, I make a meal that is vegetarian and (hopefully)
