Your brain creates a chemical when you’re in love that makes you feel good, and that chemical is in chocolate as well. So it makes sense to give your loved one chocolate and you can create a double-dose of Love for Valentine’s Day. Nothing says” I Love You” more than a man who is willing to make and serve dinner. So, guys, let’s step up to the plate and do something special for that lady in your life with a little chocolate dessert, of course! We are here to help you so you can create the perfect meal.
Grilled Herbed Filet Mignon with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
Red Skin Potatoes with Rosemary and Parmesan
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic and Craisins
Elegant Black Forest Cake
*Serve with your favorite glass of red wine
Grilled Herb Filet Mignon
Ingredients
◦ 2 (8- ounce) filet mignon steaks
◦ 1 teaspoon dijon
◦ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
◦ ½ teaspoon sea salt
◦ ½ teaspoon ground pepper
◦ ¼ teaspoon rosemary
Mushroom Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 white button mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt/ pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub the filets with all the ingredients and grill on medium high for 5-7 minutes per side, for medium rare.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil, then add garlic, and mushrooms and sear until translucent, then add wine, honey, salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mushroom sauce over the filet.
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
Ingredients
◦ 2 pounds red skin potatoes, cut into 1 ½ inch dices, skin on
◦ 1 teaspoon sea salt
◦ 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
◦ 2 garlic cloves, minced
◦ 1 Tablespoon Balsamic
◦ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
◦ ½ cup dried cranberries
◦ ¼ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Boil the potatoes until just slightly soft, then toss with salt, pepper, olive oil, and rosemary and place on a baking sheet then sprinkle with parmesan.
- Broil until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
◦ 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
◦ ½ teaspoon sea salt
◦ ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
◦ 1 garlic clove
◦ 1 Tablespoon Balsamic
◦ 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
◦ ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
◦ ¼ cup grated parmesan
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, toss brussel sprouts with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, balsamic and oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 30-35 minutes, stirring once or twice. Roast brussel sprouts until golden brown, crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside. During the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time, stir in cranberries and pecans.
Serve immediately.
Black Forest Cake
1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist devil’s food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
Filling and Topping
◦ pint (2 cups) whipping cream
◦ ½ cup powdered sugar
◦ 2 to 3 tablespoons brandy, if desired
◦ 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
◦ ½ teaspoon almond extract
Directions
◦ Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
◦ Make and bake cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
◦ In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until slightly thickened. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy. In another small bowl, mix pie filling and almond extract.
◦ On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down. Spread with half of the whipped cream, then 1 cup cherry mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost top with remaining whipped cream. Spoon remaining cherry mixture over top. Store covered in refrigerator.
Hopefully this makes the perfect Valentines evening!
Love,
Anne Taylor Catering
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