Wed 29 Apr 2009
What is a good entree for a romantic dinner?
Posted by echan76 under Cooking & Recipes
Jenn asked:
I want to make a romantic dinner for two, and am stumped on what I should make. Any suggestions?
I want to make a romantic dinner for two, and am stumped on what I should make. Any suggestions?
Risotto with veal and a bottle of Pinot Noir. Chocolate strawberries and champagne for Dessert.
pasta with lobster tail mm mm
Lobster, salad, baked potato, white wine
Apple-Glazed Roast Chicken from Better Homes and Gardens.
I made this recipe and it is AWESOME and my boyfriend LOVED it!
I recommend making the glaze up while the chicken is in the oven for the first time because I feel that it will cut down on your cooking time!
Good luck!
white wine is a must ( not a cheap one). then a lighter pasta like angel hair in a light sauce now add some chicken and put it under the pasta. then for desert some chease cake and you know..
Italian Chicken or lasagna cassarole…both are exceptionally easy to put together ahead of time, bake in about an hour.
Beef Wellington is elegant, impressive, not too difficult and is sure to be a hit. For something even easier but still very nice try Chateaubriand. Both are quite “romantic” due to the fact you are sharing one entree between the two of you.
Bert
I love this recipe for 2. Scallops are impressive because it’s not something people eat everyday. Get them when they are big, fat, and fresh! Makes you look like a gourmet cook, even though it’s incredibly simple. And it smells great, not too fishy or greasy. The lemon really makes for a nice aroma. No garlic involved, so no worry of bad garlic breath afterwards if you want to get romantic. And it’s light enough that your date will not feel ’stuffed’. Serve them over wilted water cress or spinich prepared with a lite olive oil. Add a brown and white rice mix on the side. And a bowl of citrus sorbet for dessert. FYI - Champagne will start the evening off right with this romantic meal.
Scallops with Lemon and Caper Sauce
Serves 2
3/4 pounds medium sea scallops
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
1/2 tablespoon capers
1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
2. In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over high heat. As soon as the butter starts to brown, add the scallops to the pan and sear for 2 minutes on each side or until they form a rich golden brown crust and are just cooked through. Remove the scallops from the pan and arrange them on 2 warm plates.
3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Cut the remaining butter into small pieces. Add the lemon juice to the skillet, scraping the bottom of the pan with a whisk.
4. Return the pan to medium heat. Whisk in the remaining butter a few pieces at a time. Stir in the capers. Pour sauce over scallops.
the way to have a romantic dinner is from the company and the ambiance/ atmosphere. dim lights, candlelite, soft, jazzy music, sm. bqt. of roses. eating is not romantic… it can be sensual. it’s what YOU make it to be.
2 good hints/ clues…
no garlic and onions
nothing real messy like sauce/ spaghetti
you can have pizza and w/ all the nice atmosphere it can be romantic
have fun!!!!!
I love to make Filet Mignon for my boyfriend. You can usually find prepackaged cuts in the fresh meat section of your local supermarket for less than 10 dollars. You can make them on the grill on pan fry them. Salt and pepper them and then baste them frequently while cooking with a mixture of steak sauce, liquid smoke and a teaspoon of water. Turn only once. 8-9 minutes per side will give you medium. Hope you like it!!
I don’t know when you are having this meal, I am usually a day short on everything. But have you ever noticed on the menu in better restaurants the one meal that is only prepared for two?
Rack of Lamb. Candles, a nice bottle of wine.