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    Home / Roundup / Valentine's Day / A Romantic Valentine's Day Compilation (Or, The Way To The Heart Is Through The Tummy)

    A Romantic Valentine's Day Compilation (Or, The Way To The Heart Is Through The Tummy)

    February 11, 2014 by Ingrid Beer 2 Comments

    Valentine's Day is such a wonderful opportunity to show love for your significant other through the nurturing act of cooking a meal from scratch; it's love through food, and food for love's sake, which is the special little motto we like to live by here.

    A Romantic Valentine's Day Compilation (Or, The Way To The Heart Is Through The Tummy)

    I've put together a tantalizing little list of 12 delicious recipes that contain a playful air of romance and passion, plus a healthy sprinkle of whimsy, to tempt and awaken your senses.

    For starters...

    Crispy Fried Heirloom Tomatoes Caprese Style

    Fried Heirloom Tomatoes Caprese Style

    Grilled Steak & Avocado-Lime Salsa Crostini

    Grilled Steak Crostini with Avocado Salsa

    Stuffed Mini Portobello Mushrooms with Italian Sausage & Cheese

    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    For a main course...

    Saucy Italian “Drunken” Noodles with Spicy Sausage

    Italian Drunken Noodles

    Hungarian Red Potato Goulash with Smoked Sausage

    Hungarian Goulash

    Garlic-Crusted Salmon with Fresh Tomato-Basil Relish

    Garlic-Crusted Salmon

    Fettucini with Chicken in Parmesan-Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

    Fettucini with Cream Sauce

    Crispy Stuffed Chicken Caprese

    Crispy Stuffed Chicken Caprese

    Braised Chicken in Porcini-Wine Sauce over Buttered Pappardelle Noodles

    Braised Chicken in Porcini Wine Sauce over Buttered Pappardelle Noodles

    And possibly the best & sweetest part, DESSERT...

    “Midnight Kiss” Amaretto Parfait with Vanilla Pound Cake & Chocolate Ganache Sauce

    "Midnight Kiss" Amaretto Parfait

    Rich & Chocolaty Cookies N Cream Parfaits

    Chocolate Parfait

    “Party In A Glass” Parfaits with Grand Marnier-Soaked Pound Cake, Raspberries & Chambord Whipped Cream

    Party In A Glass Parfait

    May love fill you up completely, and may you enjoy some scrumptious time with your special someone.

    Have a happy (and delicious) Valentine's Day!

    Taste what's good and pass it on.

    Ingrid

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    About Ingrid Beer

    Ingrid obtained her Culinary Arts degree in 2005 after graduating with honors from the California School of Culinary Arts (Le Cordon Bleu program) in Pasadena, CA.

    She has had the pleasure and privilege of being the Executive Chef for two substance abuse facilities in Malibu, Ca., as well as a personal chef for private clients.

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    1. Marsha @ Splenderosa

      February 12, 2014 at 9:12 am

      I love what you're doing here !
      Big congrats to you and hubby for persevering and getting it right.
      xx's

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        February 12, 2014 at 3:20 pm

        Hi Marsha, how very kind of you—thank you! We both truly appreciate those comments very much. Glad you're enjoying! (and "xx's" right back atcha!) 😉

        Reply

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