Menu for a romantic night in?

Question

i'm planning a romantic evening at home with my boyfriend. I told him I'm going to make a romantic dinner. I'm in the process of creating a menu, but I can't decide what to make. Any ideas for the specific courses?

Answer 1

Italian Sausage on Angelhair Pasta

3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3/4 pound mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic gloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil (light)
1 can (16 oz) tomatoes
1 can (29 oz) tomatoe puree
1/2 c chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
3 whole cloves
1 1/2 pounds angel hair pasta
1/2 cfreshly grated parmesan cheese

In a stock pot, saute sausage slices. bell pepper, and garlic int he olive
oil--cook until the meat is lightly browned. Add tomatoes and the next 6
ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 mins (cover).
Cook pasta according to directions on box. Put pasta into individual bowls,
top w/ the meat sauce, add cheese for topping. Serves 8.

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Fresh Spinach w/ Spinach Dressing

Buy a bag of fresh spinach. Wash according to directions. Place in ice
water until 15 mins prior to serving the greens.

DRESSING
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1 small onion, chopped
1 c veggie oil
1/3 c cider vinegar
1/3 c sugar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepepr

In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix well. Chill for 1 hour prior
to use. Stir before using.

AFTER this is done: Drain the spinach and pat dry w/ paper towels. Either
you can mix the dressing with the greens or you can let your guests. Serve
w/ savory garlic croutons.

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Italian Bread sticks

1-2 loaves Italian bread, cut in half cross ways and length wise
2 sticks of butter, softened
1 tbsp dried parsely
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder

Preheat oven to 425. Cut each bread section lengthwise into 3 sticks. In a
small bowl, combine remaining ingredients--mixing well. Spread over cut
surfaces of bread sticks. Bake 7-9 mins until golden brown. Variation: You
can add freshly grated parmesan cheese to the bread sticks.

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Warm Chocolate Silk

4 ounces bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 unsalted sticks of butter
1/2 c + tbsp sugar
3 large eggs, room temperture
1/2 c + 2 tsp all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tbsp unsweeted cocoa
Sweeten whipped cream (optional)
Shaved chocolate or chopped pecans for garnish (optional)

Melt choclates in top of a double boiler over barely simmering water,
stirring until smooth. Add butter and sugar and stir until butter melts and
sugar dissolves.

Transfer to a large bowl. Add eggs and next 3 ingredients and beat until
mixture thickens toa mousse consistancy, about 8 mins. Divide mixture into
6 lightly buttered 1 cup souffle dishes. Cover w/ plastic wrap and freeze
about 3 hours.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remov
lastic wrap from frozen souffles and bake for 11 mins or until edges are
set but centers are moist and shiny--DO NOT OVERBAKE!!

Remove from Oven and cool 10 mins. Serve topped with sweeten whipped cream
and garnish w/ the sahvings or pecans--add a cherry for that special touch.

Answer 2

whatever his favorite food is would probably work best. The romantic part of it is the setting; candles, flowers,low music, a pretty tablecloth. sorry ,not very 'specific' as your question states but you should know what he likes and doesnt like and work around that. Also make sure you make a special dessert that you can feed each other and have fun with

Answer 3

Well that all depends on what you like , I think seafood is a romantic meal , I once made stuffed Salmon with crab and shrimp, rice pilaf and asparagus with cheese sauce and green salad, then for dessert we had chocolate covered strawberrys. He loved it

Answer 4

Cook together no matter the food. Have most of it ready but ask his help with this and that. Something to do while you talk, togetherness accomplishing a task, tactile, sensual, etc. It's much better than just serving it.

Answer 5

marinated and grilled flank steak with a side of mushroom medley and haricots verts, accompanied by thinly sliced grilled potatoes mixed with green and red peppers.

Answer 6

Go to Culinary Chef at http://www.culinarychef.com recipes and special occasion menus.

Answer 7

Roasted Chicken with wild rice, green beans, and cheesecake w/strawberries.

Answer 8

His favorite foods. For me, that'd be seafood (lobster or king crab) with a nice full bodied fruity white-wine.

Answer 9

I bet he'd like some trouser trout.

Answer 10

Find out what he likes, and go from there.