Valentine's Day Menu Ideas

Today’s Post: Valentine’s Day Menu Ideas!

Hello, you.

One of the things I am working through right now in my relationship with food is how much being a FOOD ENABLER has been wrapped up in my identity. I have made a business of wooing you with food. How do I do it?

Editing and presentation.

A deep love for food.

Growing up Italian.

Learning how to love through food.

Understanding indulgences and how to entertain them.

Valentine’s Day is next week. Let me show you how to love/seduce someone with food.

Cue the music….

First, find out what they like. Make a note of it. Learn how to make it. Make it special.

How do you make things special?

Save the big guns for special occasions like Valentine’s Day when you really want to impress.

I’ve got some big guns.

Here’s a dinner I know that’s a winner in my household Steak, Potatoes & Broccoli.

Let’s be real. The broccoli is for me.

Steak always gets a gold star.

My man loves meat and potatoes. He also loves my linguini & clam dish. If I really want to show him I love him, I make fresh spring rolls. They’re a labor of love for sure. He’s learned how to make amazing pizza and sushi in the past few years. Maybe I can get him to make fresh rolls too? 😉

If I had my way, I would have chicken piccata, mashed potatoes & roasted broccoli for Valentine’s Day.

Ina Garten's Chicken Piccata recipe is on Shutterbean.com! A perfect weeknight meal.

Your girl likes chicken. Write that down.

Ina’s Chicken Piccata

It doesn’t make me feel stupid full which is something you always need to think of if you plan on being intimate later.

We’ll save that conversation for when you’re older.

OK so If you’re making steak, here are two potato side dishes to make with it:

Cheesy Potato Stacks

Cuz CHEESE and YUM.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

I call dibs on the crispiest one.

French Onion Soup

Imagine how sexy you’ll look when you make bedroom eyes with your boo while pulling up a melty trail of cheese from your soup bowl.

Maybe we can update Lady & the Tramp with French onion soup. I think we are ready.

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

I make this dish all the time but that doesn’t mean it’s not special.

Sushi Handrolls

Handroll night is an exciting time! Getting your hands on food…together is fun and kinda romantic.

All you need is some prep.

Let’s move on to the Italian portion of our Valentine’s Day.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Pair it with my garlic bread and I’m pretty sure you’ll be proposed to.

Pasta is also a winner!

Here are some of my faves:

Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche & Spinach

Don’t let your boo eat too much. It’s not the kind of stuffed you’re looking for.

Fettucine with Truffle Butter

You could also pair this with steak. Or if your boo is vegetarian, add a ton of mushrooms. I just hope they’re the vegetarian that eats mushrooms. Those are the best boos.