Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
for the occasion.

Anyone already made plans? How 'bout some suggestions? What goes
well... with love!? Kev

kevnbro wrote:
> Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
> for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
> http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
> The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
> for the occasion.
>
> Anyone already made plans? How 'bout some suggestions? What goes
> well... with love!? Kev
>

grrr, i was thinking about it today. Trying to decide what to do. I know he's
not huge into it, but last year (our first valentines) he bought me chocolates
and made me a special dinner because he knew I was into it.

I'm trying to find the right balance between romantic and not going overboard.

I'll probably make a nice dinner for us, maybe dress the dogs up like cupids
(not really!)

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Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!

Well, I know my desserts. I like to do a meringue shell filled with
whipped cream and strawberries (have a little extra of these on hand
for later....) - and these wonderful truffle-topped brownies.

As for dinner, I haven't decided yet. Last year I made scampi, which is
his favorite. I'll do something seafood again, most likely.

I've gotta look around for a book I have called "Aphrodesia" by
isabelle Allende. Anyone else read it? It's about the beliefs in
various cultures of food as aphrodesiac, and has a section of recipes.

I used this book about 5 years ago on an ex, and it made for quite a
memorable valentines day!! I remember making a few courses....the soup
had oysters, I think, and there were figs with goat cheese, and maybe
some type of pasta for the entree. Gotta dig that out again and see
what looks good.

I'll let you know what I decide on. You do the same.

kevnbro submitted:

> Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
> for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
> http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
> The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
> for the occasion.

Here's one that ought to be a hit from that page:

Mozzarella Martini with Fresh Tomato Consomme

3 to 4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, plus 1/2 tomato, cut into 4 wedges
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
4 fresh mozzarella bocconcini, each
1 inch in diameter
4 cherry tomatoes
About 1-1/2 teaspoons basil-flavored olive oil (optional)
8 large fresh basil leaves, cut into very fine chiffonade

You will need enough tomato water to fill your martini glasses, so measure
their capacity, probably something between 5 and 9 ounces.

Chill the martini glasses in the freezer, if there is room, or refrigerate
an hour ahead of serving. (A freezer gives a heavy frost.) Peel, seed, and
chop the 3 to 4 pounds tomatoes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, place
in a sieve suspended over a bowl and refrigerate for several hours. As the
tomatoes release their juice, it will fall into the bowl, giving you an
almost gin-clear liquid with lots of flavor. Season the tomato water to
taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until very cold. Reserve the
tomato pulp for another use.

Halve or quarter the bocconcini if they are larger than 1 inch in diameter.
Thread a tomato wedge, a bocconcini, and a cherry tomato onto each of 4
wooden skewers 4 to 5 inches long. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle
with basil oil, if desired. Working quickly, divide the tomato liquid among
the chilled martini glasses. Balance the skewers on top of the glasses, then
sprinkle the basil chiffonade over the skewers. Serve immediately.

It is impossible to give a specific amount for the tomatoes because how much
"water" a tomato releases depends on many factors, including the growing
season and the variety.

Serves: 6

Recipe from Tra Vigne Cookbook


Bob

I'm really getting a good laugh out of some of the recipes on the site Kev
recommended:

> Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
> for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
> http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
> The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
> for the occasion.

Check THIS one out:

Romantic Dinner Chicken

4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
1 pint (small) sour cream
1 can undiluted mushroom soup
3/4 cup butter
45 crushed Ritz Crackers

Cover bottom of 8 x 12 dish with broken pieces of beef. Arrange chicken
breasts on beef. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Melt 3/4 cup
oleo and mix with 45 crushed Ritz crackers. Put on top of chicken.
Refrigerate. When ready, bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours uncovered. If too
brown the last hour, cover with foil.

Serves: 4



Was Jimmy Tango the author of this page?

Bob

I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
that night.

Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
just make something ... the room has a kitchen.

So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.

Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
> away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
> just make something ... the room has a kitchen.
>
> So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
> for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
> spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple
(snippage)
> nancy

I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs and
spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash. Get the herb
and garlic blend and you pretty much can't go wrong with a simple chicken or
shrimp and pasta dish... and it works as a sprinkle on toasted buttered
bread, too.

Jill

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > looking for trouble wrote in
> :
>
>> I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
>> just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
>> that night.
>>
>> Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
>> away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
>> just make something ... the room has a kitchen.
>>
>> So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
>> for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
>> spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
>> for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.
>>
>> Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
>> type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Get a couple of bottles of wine and sear some scallops in it on the
> stove. Drink the wine and then have dessert <wicked grin>
>
> Michael

Oh yeah! Scallops!

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
>> for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
>> spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple

> I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs
> and
> spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash.

Very good idea, I think I remember you saying that. Thanks.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
>>> for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
>>> spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple
>
>> I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of
>> herbs and
>> spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash.
>
> Very good idea, I think I remember you saying that. Thanks.
>
> nancy

I just emailed you with a more complete meal idea I'll be busy packing
(or repacking, as the case may be) on 2/14. I have to wait to see what the
weather is going to do. I'll be on the road after dropping my "kids" off at
the vet on 2/15.

Jill

Nancy Young wrote:
> I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
> just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
> that night.

Neither do we. Besides, having a toddler kinda rules out eating out
very often (or candlelit dinners at home <eg> ) and I prefer doing
birthday dinners anyway. I am hoping that we might go back to the the
restaurant we went to on the eve of our wedding for my birthday this
year... great food. I had sole - gawd, it was good.

Hope your trip goes well.

Cheers
Cathy(xyz)

(kevnbro)WROTE:
**Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my
sweetheart for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm The layout is
hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected for the
occasion.
**Anyone already made plans? How 'bout some suggestions? What goes
well... with love!?
Kev-------------------------------------------------
Response: Usually fix Howard Stern's engagement chicken recipe but this
year changing menu to GreenMarket pot roast.

Nancy Young wrote on 03 Feb 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> I don't do Valentine's Day, nothing against it or anything,
> just have one rule: don't even think about going out to eat
> that night.
>
> Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
> away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
> just make something ... the room has a kitchen.
>
> So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
> for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
> spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple, that's
> for sure. Maybe a salad and some chicken. Or sandwiches.
>
> Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
> type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.
>
> nancy
>
>
>

Mango is the fruit of love....why not confuse Ron...?

--
The eyes are the mirrors....
But the ears...Ah the ears.
The ears keep the hat up.

"Mr Libido Incognito" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote on 03 Feb 2006 in rec.food.cooking

>> Whatever. Will hit the local Pubix for fruit and yogurt
>> type of stuff anyway, I'll think of something for dinner.

> Mango is the fruit of love....why not confuse Ron...?

Hasn't the man suffered *enough*???? Can you imagine, the
poor slob. Geez.

nancy

"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
...
> kevnbro submitted:
>
>> Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
>> for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
>> http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
>> The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
>> for the occasion.
>
> Here's one that ought to be a hit from that page:
>
> Mozzarella Martini with Fresh Tomato Consomme
>
That's pretty cool -- my husband likes martinis a lot, and he'd love that.
Only catch -- not sure I can find vine-ripened tomatoes (or any juicy-type
tomatoes) in mid-Feb. Any ideas on how to improvise this? I know he'd love
it! Could I do the whole thing w/ cherry tomatoes? I'll have to think
about it...would love to hear suggestions!

Chris

Bob Terwilliger wrote:

>I'm really getting a good laugh out of some of the recipes on the site Kev
>recommended:
>
>
>
>>Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
>>for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
>>http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
>>The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
>>for the occasion.
>>
>>
>
>Check THIS one out:
>
>Romantic Dinner Chicken
>
>4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
>1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
>1 pint (small) sour cream
>1 can undiluted mushroom soup
>3/4 cup butter
>45 crushed Ritz Crackers
>
>Cover bottom of 8 x 12 dish with broken pieces of beef. Arrange chicken
>breasts on beef. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Melt 3/4 cup
>oleo and mix with 45 crushed Ritz crackers. Put on top of chicken.
>Refrigerate. When ready, bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours uncovered. If too
>brown the last hour, cover with foil.
>
>Serves: 4
>
>
>
>Was Jimmy Tango the author of this page?
>
>Bob
>
>
>
>
Urk, spew! Wouldn't give it to the dogs.

Christine
Feeling nauseated

get french!!

fig salad
chateaubriand
strawberries dipped in chocolate
pink champagne

ciao

4


"Old Mother Ashby" > wrote in message
...
> Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>
> >I'm really getting a good laugh out of some of the recipes on the site
Kev
> >recommended:
> >
> >
> >
> >>Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
> >>for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
> >>http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
> >>The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
> >>for the occasion.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >Check THIS one out:
> >
> >Romantic Dinner Chicken
> >
> >4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
> >1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
> >1 pint (small) sour cream
> >1 can undiluted mushroom soup
> >3/4 cup butter
> >45 crushed Ritz Crackers
> >
> >Cover bottom of 8 x 12 dish with broken pieces of beef. Arrange chicken
> >breasts on beef. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Melt 3/4
cup
> >oleo and mix with 45 crushed Ritz crackers. Put on top of chicken.
> >Refrigerate. When ready, bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours uncovered. If
too
> >brown the last hour, cover with foil.
> >
> >Serves: 4
> >
> >
> >
> >Was Jimmy Tango the author of this page?
> >
> >Bob
> >
> >
> >
> >
> Urk, spew! Wouldn't give it to the dogs.
>
> Christine
> Feeling nauseated

On Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:41:33 GMT, The Bubbo wrote:

> I'm trying to find the right balance between romantic and not going overboard.
>
Make him his favorite meal. Use your "good" dishes & flatware and put
flowers & candles on the table for you.
http://www.rosewoodinnbb.com/Romanti...er_setting.jpg
http://www.uua.org/news/2004/images/040511c.jpg
http://www.davegkugler.com/media/ima..._MoodLhtng.jpg
http://images.gifttree.com/images/medium/4405a.jpg

--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 20:41:01 -0600, jmcquown wrote:

> Nancy Young wrote:
> > Especially true the week of Valentine's Day, we'll be
> > away, in a hotel room, by then sick of eating out and we'll
> > just make something ... the room has a kitchen.
> >
> > So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
> > for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
> > spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple
> (snippage)
> > nancy
>
> I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs and
> spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash. Get the herb
> and garlic blend and you pretty much can't go wrong with a simple chicken or
> shrimp and pasta dish... and it works as a sprinkle on toasted buttered
> bread, too.
>
Those who are thinking ahead can always bring their own herbs & spices
on the trip.
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

"sf" > wrote

> On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 20:41:01 -0600, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:

>> > So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
>> > for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
>> > spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple

>> I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs
>> and
>> spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash.

> Those who are thinking ahead can always bring their own herbs & spices
> on the trip.

Of course I thought of that, but who knows what will catch my eye
in the supermarket, or if it'll just be sandwiches/whatever. Just
going to keep it simple and go with the flow.

nancy

On Sat, 4 Feb 2006 14:01:55 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote
>
> > On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 20:41:01 -0600, jmcquown wrote:
> >
> >> Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> > So this is the first time it really hit me ... make what
> >> > for dinner? I have no intention of buying a whole lot of
> >> > spices or anything, so ... it'll be something simple
>
> >> I ran into this conundrum last year - who wants to buy a bunch of herbs
> >> and
> >> spices when you're on the road? Simple answer: Mrs. Dash.
>
> > Those who are thinking ahead can always bring their own herbs & spices
> > on the trip.
>
> Of course I thought of that, but who knows what will catch my eye
> in the supermarket, or if it'll just be sandwiches/whatever. Just
> going to keep it simple and go with the flow.
>
By thinking ahead, I mean meal planning... not just "thinking" about
the possibility. Personally, I'd eat out or bring in prepared food
because I hate cooking real meals in kitchenettes.
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

"sf" > wrote

> On Sat, 4 Feb 2006 14:01:55 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Of course I thought of that, but who knows what will catch my eye
>> in the supermarket, or if it'll just be sandwiches/whatever. Just
>> going to keep it simple and go with the flow.
>>
> By thinking ahead, I mean meal planning... not just "thinking" about
> the possibility.

Yes, I understand you meant that. I am not packing
herbs and spices in my luggage, that I have decided.
I am planning to buy and fix what I feel like having when
we are there. That part of the planning ahead is done.

> Personally, I'd eat out or bring in prepared food
> because I hate cooking real meals in kitchenettes.

It's a full size kitchen, and I will have eaten out plenty
by then, and I don't like going out on Valentine's, as I
said.

Not a problem just something that occurred to me, oh,
yeah, kitchen, but I have to think of what I'll need to cook
with, that's all.

nancy

On 3 Feb 2006 20:03:02 -0600, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>Check THIS one out:
>
>Romantic Dinner Chicken
>
>4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
>1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
>1 pint (small) sour cream
>1 can undiluted mushroom soup
>3/4 cup butter
>45 crushed Ritz Crackers

Oh, god, you're joking, right?

serene

On Sat, 04 Feb 2006 20:33:37 -0800, serene >
wrote:

>On 3 Feb 2006 20:03:02 -0600, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:
>
>>Check THIS one out:
>>
>>Romantic Dinner Chicken
>>
>>4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
>>1 package (4 oz.) chopped beef
>>1 pint (small) sour cream
>>1 can undiluted mushroom soup
>>3/4 cup butter
>>45 crushed Ritz Crackers
>
>Oh, god, you're joking, right?

Whew. Never mind. I read further. What a relief.

serene

kevnbro wrote:
> Pondering (and searching) for what I'm going to prepare my sweetheart
> for V.Day, found me perusing this page:
> http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/v...nes/dinner.htm
> The layout is hokey-cheese, but the recipes appear to be well selected
> for the occasion.
>
> Anyone already made plans? How 'bout some suggestions? What goes
> well... with love!? Kev
>

I'm making a cherry pie with hearts cut into the latticed top


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Nancy Young wrote:
> "sf" > wrote
>
>> On Sat, 4 Feb 2006 14:01:55 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> Personally, I'd eat out or bring in prepared food
>> because I hate cooking real meals in kitchenettes.
>
> It's a full size kitchen, and I will have eaten out plenty
> by then, and I don't like going out on Valentine's, as I
> said.
>
> Not a problem just something that occurred to me, oh,
> yeah, kitchen, but I have to think of what I'll need to cook
> with, that's all.
>
> nancy

They don't supply rudimentary cooking implements?

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> Not a problem just something that occurred to me, oh,
>> yeah, kitchen, but I have to think of what I'll need to cook
>> with, that's all.

> They don't supply rudimentary cooking implements?

Oh, I'm sure, although how they keep people from walking
off with it, I don't know. I just meant food wise.

nancy

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:

> ROFL... Retail has it's funny side sometimes. Granted, where I work the
> retail end is less than 20% of the overall business but I *have* to watch
> the store when the clerks are at lunch. It's the longest hour of the day
> for me on the days I work. Yesterday a man called. He was desperate for
a
> Valentine's Day gift for the wife. Soooo... I sold him this really ugly
> (my opinion only) Derry crystal heart perfume bottle. Over the phone yet.
> The thing is pink and has air bubbles in it. The bubbles were done on
> purpose. The thing cost $295 plus the shipping cost of $10. We have his
> credit card and shipping info on file so it was a fast transaction.
>


EEK! Did you throw in the Holly Hobby figurine for free!?


> I have to wonder what type of guy would spend that kind of money for a
gift
> sight unseen?


Well now Michael you know that straight guys have generally terrible taste,
don't you? Especially when it comes to buying gifts for their wimmin folk
:-)

--
Best
Greg