Happy Valentine’s Day!

Well Valentine’s Day is here are you ready for that special dinner?  I have listed my picks for a super quick and easy Valentine’s Day dinner.  A few entrées and a couple of sides.  There is also the best Valentine’s Day Desserts, Chocolate Souffles and Strawberry Poppers.

Entrées

Roasted Pork Loin – Takes no time to prep and is ready for eating within the hour.  A super simple recipe that packs a big bang.

Grilled Lobster Tails – Lobster tails are always on sale around Valentines Day.  You can pick these up for around $5-6 each.  Make your Valentine feel special and pick up a couple lobster tails.

Salmon with Mango Salsa – This is light and vibrant dish.  The salsa added a great texture to the dish and the mango/jalapeno added a freshness not ordinarily seen in salmon dishes.

Blue Cheese Filets – If you love steaks you will love this filet.  This filet is prepared indoors under the broiler so it is an easy recipe for you apartment dwellers.

Sides

Creamed Spinach – A steakhouse staple that is easy to make.

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes – Nothing says I love you like a little goat cheese.  The light bite of the goat cheese makes these potatoes pop.  This is a must have.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots – The sweetness of the brown sugar paired with perfectly cooked carrots makes this a dish for any occasion.

Dessert

Chocolate Souffles for Two – Its Valentines Day you need chocolate.  This recipe creates a light and airy souffle that will make anyones heart melt.

Bourbon Apple Dumplings – If you don’t want to go the chocolate route, try these amazing dumplings.  Use store bought pie crust to make these even easier.

Strawberry Poppers – A nice sensual dessert perfect for Valentines Day.  These are easy to prepare and can be done up to a day ahead.

Hope this helps you with your Valentines Day meal planning.  Have fun!

-Rex