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VALENTINE'S DAY MENUS AND RECIPES


[Valentine Menus]

[Valentine Menus]

Valentine's Day is a special celebration that lends itself to elegant dining. You could go out to your favorite restaurant and battle the crowds, but I think it is much more fun to surprise that special someone with your cooking talents. Just plan ahead, choose a menu that is relatively easy and share the fun by getting your partner to help. If you are currently unattached, celebrate the opportunity to share good food with friends or family. Listed below are four elegant menus. The main course choices include Sautéed Duck Breasts with Raspberry-Balsamic Sauce, Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Veal Cutlets with Tomato Cream Sauce or Salmon in Puff Pastry. All of the recipes are easy to prepare and can be scaled for a romantic dinner for two or a larger dinner party. I hope you and yours will enjoy.

 


MENU I

MENU II

MENU III

MENU IV


Menu I

I love duck breasts. They are quick and easy to prepare and make a very elegant presentation. Cook the shrimp and make the cocktail sauce early in the day and refrigerate until needed. Serve in small glass bowls or sherbert dishes lined with a little lettuce. Hang the shrimp tails over the sides and place some sauce in the center. The potato gratin takes some time to bake, but requires little attention. The kahlua parfaits can be assembled ahead of time and placed in the freezer. The salad can be prepared ahead of time, without the dressing, and kept in the refrigerator. Before serving, make the dressing and toss it and the cheese with the salad. The duck can be made when needed.

 

Shrimp Cocktails

Sautéed Duck Breasts with Raspberry-Balsamic Sauce

Potato, Onion and Cheese Gratin

Spinach and Arugula Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Kahlua Parfait


Menu II

This is a very easy and quick menu. The mousse can be made early and refrigerated. The peppers can be made early in the day and left at room temperature. Or they can be made a day or two ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature for at least one hour before serving. The lamb, polenta and broccolini take about equal time. Start by searing the lamb then, while it is roasting, make the polenta and broccolini. Keep everything warm while making the sauce.

 

Roasted Peppers with Bruchetta

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Polenta with Garlic and Parmesan

Sautéed Broccolini

Chocolate Mousse


Menu III

This is different, easy and so delicious. The red color for Valentine's Day is carried throughout the meal, with varying flavors. The cheese spread can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving. Alternately, you could substitute a good herbed brie. The veal can be breaded ahead of time and refrigerated for up to two hours. The pasta can also be made ahead, refrigerated, and microwaved, covered, to reheat. Don't forget when serving to top with a little of the tomato cream sauce. The green beans are easy to prep and cook, requiring very little attention, and may be served hot or at room temperature. The dessert can be made early in the day or the day before and refrigerated. Relax and enjoy your company.

 

Festive Cheese Spread and Crackers

Veal Cutlets with Tomato Cream Sauce

Angel Hair Pasta with Mushrooms and Garlic

Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Easy Cherry-Chocolate Cream Torte


Menu IV

This is absolutely wonderful. It is so easy that none of it needs to be prepared ahead of time, except for the fruit, which should be cut and mixed about two hours before dinner. Cover and refrigerate until serving. If desired, the soup may be made earlier and reheated. Enjoy!

 

Soup with Greens and Pasta

Salmon in Puff Pastry

Rice Pilaf

Sautéed Spinach Leaves

Mixed Fruit Macerated in Liqueur

 

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