Need great New Year's Eve recipe for two?

Question

I'm cooking dinner for my boyfriend on New Year's Eve and am looking for ideas of what I can make. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Answer 1

I would go with the steak and maybe get some king crab legs. They are cheap at this time of year and just as good as lobster and way more meat than snow crab. You can just immerse them in some boiling water for seconds or steam them easily and serve with butter. I would grill steaks if possible and rub with fresh garlic and olive oil prior to grilling. Baked potatoes are easier but men like the mashies. I would go the extra mile. I would also skip the salad. I would go with a hot veggie like corn or broccoli and cheese. I actually like mixed vegeatables and cheese sauce. It is great. I would buy bread and maybe even dessert.
Happy New Year.

Answer 2

Guys like steak. You can make them in a skillet if you don't feel like grilling. Just season with olive oil and garlic salt and sear very quickly on both sides and then turn heat down to finish cooking. A nice tossed salad and some cheesecake, among other things for dessert.
If you really want fancy, buy two live lobsters and boil and serve with butter. I'm sure you can find how to boil the lobsters on allrecipes.com

Answer 3

Sandwich wraps OR Mini sub sandwiches: Deli Ham or turkey Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip Flour tortillas Shredded lettuce and Sliced tomatoes Cheese slices Toothpicks Take a flour tortilla and spread mayo on it, then add all the other ingredients like you would a sandwich. Roll the tortillas up and put a toothpick in them to keep them in place and cut in half. Do the same thing if you want to make sandwiches, except use long loaves of good, crusty french or italian bread.

Answer 4

New York Strip Steak Dinner

Enjoy steakhouse aroma and flavor in your own home! Each New York Strip is hand-trimmed and aged to perfection for a juicy, bold taste that's simply incredible. Each steak is premium quality beef, cut from the heart of the loin. Season it with A La Zing Natural Seasoning and you've got the perfect Strip! You'll love Herb Roasted Potato Wedges, accented with Parmesan and Romano cheese, and sweet corn mixed with crisp red peppers. This complete meal serves 2.

2 (9 oz.) New York Boneless Strips
(8 oz.) Herb Roasted Potato Wedges
1 (8 oz.) Sweet Corn Medley
Pkg. A La Zing Natural Seasoning

Answer 5

bacon wrapped filet mignon
twice baked potatoes
corn on the cob
dinner rolls (yeast)
chocolate mousse



Dinner Rolls

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups milk -- scalded
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
2 packages yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water (approx. 90 degrees)

Scald milk; cool to lukewarm (approx. 90 degrees). Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water. Add to milk. Add sugar, eggs, salt and oil. Add flour. Stir until all is blended. Dough will be sticky. Let rise for about 1 1/2 hours. Shape dough into desired shape. Let rise and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. (12 to 20 minutes--depending on size)

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NOTES : I like to make cloverleaf dinner rolls with this dough. Grease muffin tin. Make small walnut size balls by rolling in palms of hands. This dough is sticky; so inorder to handle the dough, flour palms of hand while rolling into balls. Place three balls in each muffin tin. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Answer 6

Chicken Valentino
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red pepper
1 bunch green onions
1-2 cup bag italian shredded cheese
Italian seasoning
toothpicks

Cut pepper and white part of onion and saute in butter. Chop green part of onion for scallions and set aside. Butterfly chicken breasts and fill with onion and pepper mixture. Top with italian cheese and a sprinkle of italian seasoning. Fold breast closed using toothpick to secure. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Top with scallions and serve.

I serve this with oven roasted red potatoes (Cut up about 6 large red potatoes and place on sheet of foil. Throw on about 2/3 stick of butter cut up, sprinkle with black pepper and Lawry's seasoned salt. Fold foil into closed packet. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes.)
First time I made this, we had a guy friend over-a real "guy" guy. He took one bite, put down his fork, came into the kitchen and said to me "That is f**king AWESOME".

Answer 7

2 lobster tails
2 steaks (both grilled on pit)
2 baked potatoes
1 chocolate lava cake OR choc-cipped strawberries

Answer 8

Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina:

Whole wheat pasta makes this hearty. The flavors meld and provide just enough of each element in every bite to keep you wanting more.

6 quarts water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 pound uncooked whole wheat penne or rigatoni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (4-ounce) link sweet Italian sausage
2 cups chopped leek
4 cups shredded Savoy cabbage (about 9 1/2 ounces)
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese

Bring 6 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in pasta; partially cover, and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 8 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove casing from the sausage. Add sausage to Dutch oven; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring to crumble. Add leek; cook 2 minutes or until leek is soft, stirring frequently. Add cabbage; cook 2 minutes or until cabbage wilts, stirring frequently. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.

Add pasta to Dutch oven, tossing well to coat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, or until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups)

Oh ya don't forget the Champagne too.

Answer 9

Dinner for two at your best local restaurant. No stress. Call ahead for special considerations. Men like to be wine & dined just like we do.

Answer 10

A bottle of champagne, oysters on the half shell, and a fireplace.

Chef Mark