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Valentine's Day Recipes and Menu

Valentine's Day is a special celebration that lends itself to elegant dining. You can make reservations at your favorite restaurant, but it is more meaningful to surprise that certain someone with your cooking talents and an intimate dinner, not to mention much less expensive. Plan ahead, choose a menu that is relatively easy, set your finest table, and share the fun by getting your partner involved in the preparations. If you are currently unattached, take the opportunity to share good food with family and friends, or make a special meal for your own pleasure.

I have chosen an elegant and delicious menu, featuring Pan-Seared Sea Scallops, that is simple enough for the novice, fun for the more experienced cook, and certain to impress. All of the recipes are easy and require minimal preparation. If you do not find what you are looking for, each recipe includes links to similar dishes, and there are additional choices for fine dining on the Easy Recipes for Elegant Entertaining page. You can also use the links and search box, or browse through the entire collection in the Recipes, Features and Resources Index. I hope you and yours will find some favorites. Happy Valentine's Day!

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Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

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Creamy Chocolate Mousse



Valentine's Day Dinner Menu



Hot Crab Dip or Spread
served with
Crostini or Bruschetta
(Italian Toasts)


Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

Sautéed Potato Slices

Roasted Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes


Creamy Chocolate Mousse
served with
Pirouette or Lace Cookies


Preparation Notes

One day ahead, make the crostini or bruschetta, cool and store in an airtight container. The crab dip can be assembled, covered and refrigerated until baking the next day. The chocolate mousse can be made one day ahead, covered and refrigerated. The remainder of the menu can be prepared when needed. However, if you have time earlier in the day, cook the potatoes and refrigerate until needed. Make the whipped cream for the dessert, spoon it into a strainer set over a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Rinse the tomatoes and, if necessary, clean and snap the beans and refrigerate both. Set a beautiful table using your best linens, plates and silverware. Before dinner, bake and serve the appetizer. Finish the side dishes as indicated in the recipes and cook the scallops. After the main course, serve the dessert and enjoy the special day with your partner, family or friends.



* Happy Valentine's Day *



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