I was inspired this week to try a romantic dinner. Usually my boyfriend and I dine from takeout boxes or plastic trays of frozen dinners, so I want to try something new like cooking.
Plan the menu:
Plan at least a 3 or 4 course meal. I would include salad, an appetizer, the main dish, and dessert. Be sure to have a bottle of wine that is recommended for your main dish.
Start with a fresh salad or soup. I enjoy Caesar salad or cheddar broccoli soup. It just depends upon what the preferences are of the couple.
Prepare an appetizer that you don't normally have. We always get mozzarella sticks, but there are so many different things to try. I would love to try a Cheese Fondue with bread and vegetables for dipping.
Try something that is creative and different from the normal dinner. I found a wonderful recipe for Beef Tenderloin with Bordelaise sauce. It has caramelized carrots, I would also include a steamed veggie, maybe an artichoke or asparagus.
Dessert should be something sweet but fresh. I have been craving fruit pizza lately! It is so easy and combines some of my favorite sweets, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese and fresh fruit. Another idea is a dessert that screams love, chocolate covered strawberries!
Set the atmosphere
Set the table with a table cloth, cloth napkins and china. I understand not wanting to spend a ton of money on dishes, after all I'm a broke student working on my online degree. But pick up some at a garage sale if needed. Also at the dollar store is a wonderful place to pick up some tall, thin, and unscented candles. You don't want the scent of the candles competing with your meal.
Pick up a few roses to put as a table center decoration. Roses are known to be romantic and will help to set the mood as well.
Dim the lights down when getting ready, be sure to light those candles too.
Plan the menu:
Plan at least a 3 or 4 course meal. I would include salad, an appetizer, the main dish, and dessert. Be sure to have a bottle of wine that is recommended for your main dish.
Start with a fresh salad or soup. I enjoy Caesar salad or cheddar broccoli soup. It just depends upon what the preferences are of the couple.
Prepare an appetizer that you don't normally have. We always get mozzarella sticks, but there are so many different things to try. I would love to try a Cheese Fondue with bread and vegetables for dipping.
Dessert should be something sweet but fresh. I have been craving fruit pizza lately! It is so easy and combines some of my favorite sweets, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese and fresh fruit. Another idea is a dessert that screams love, chocolate covered strawberries!
Set the atmosphere
Set the table with a table cloth, cloth napkins and china. I understand not wanting to spend a ton of money on dishes, after all I'm a broke student working on my online degree. But pick up some at a garage sale if needed. Also at the dollar store is a wonderful place to pick up some tall, thin, and unscented candles. You don't want the scent of the candles competing with your meal.
Pick up a few roses to put as a table center decoration. Roses are known to be romantic and will help to set the mood as well.
Dim the lights down when getting ready, be sure to light those candles too.
One last idea to complete the romantic atmosphere is play some soft romantic music.
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