Romantic Dinner Recipe
and Menu
If you are looking for a romantic dinner recipe, and the perfect menu for a lingering dinner for two, then look no further! This menu will have your head spinning and your heart racing!
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Best of all, a romantic dinner recipe doesn't have to mean hours of hard work in the kitchen - this menu is easy! Much of the preparation can be done well in advance leaving you free......to enjoy the moment!
Click on the links below for individual recipes, and then follow the simple notes and tips which will guide you through the whole process from start to finish.
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Romantic Dinner Menu
Now just go to each romantic dinner recipe and print them off........then come back here for the timetable and crib notes below.
But don't forget that when you are trying to impress a loved one, presentation is everything! Set the table with the finest tableware you possess; dress the table with candles and fresh flowers, turn the lights down to create mood......and don't forget the music......subtle, smooth and soothing. Wow, this is going to be quite an evening!
Two Days Ahead
- Buy all of the food and wines (other than the fresh oysters which are best bought on the day that you intend to eat them).
- Wrap the chateaubriand in cling wrap and twist the ends. Then roll it to even up the shape and put it in the refrigerator.
- Buy him or her that all important, special gift! However small and inexpensive doesn't matter - just buy something thoughtful, and give it with your heart! Click here for my romantic, luxury chocolates suggestions.
One Day Ahead
- Following the recipe, bake the potatoes, scoop out and refill as directed. Once they are cool, cling wrap them and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Tiramisu and arrange in the cake tin as directed. Cling wrap tightly and refrigerate.
- Prepare the breadcrumb topping for the oysters.
Now pour yourself a glass of wine, sit down and study each romantic dinner recipe - make sure that you haven't forgotten anything!
Morning & Afternoon Preparations
Prepare and trim the asparagus ready for cooking.
Wash and slice the leeks.
Grate the Parmesan for the potatoes, cover and refrigerate.
Prepare the chocolate dipped strawberries & refrigerate.
Prepare the mango puree for the dessert and refrigerate.
Open the oyster shells and drain the contents into a bowl, cover and refrigerate. Discard the top shells, wash and scrub the bottom shells and leave to dry.
That Evening....
For precise timings and detail, refer to each individual romantic dinner recipe. The following list will guide you through the order of the final preparations:
- Assemble the Tiramisu Hearts and refrigerate.
- Prepare the hollandaise sauce and keep warm in a thermos flask (alternatively, prepare it at the last minute, cover and stand somewhere warm, but not hot).
- Prepare the oysters ready for broiling (grilling).
- Uncover the filled jacket potatoes, top off as directed in the recipe and bake in a hot oven.
- Sear the chateaubriand and transfer to the oven for roasting.
- Once the beef is cooked, remove from the oven and keep warm. Prepare the portobellow mushrooms and Madeira jus and keep warm.
- Steam the asparagus. Once cooked, drain and keep warm.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven.
- Finally, broil (grill) the oysters, and serve the first course. The rest of the dinner can follow.....at your own pace!
TIP
Try to organize the timing so that the potatoes and beef come out of the oven at about the same time. That way, you can turn the oven down to it's lowest setting and then keep the food warm inside it. But try not to keep the beef waiting too long before you eat it or else it will not be at it's best and most succulent.
ENJOY!
So as you can see, a romantic dinner recipe doesn't have to be complex, time consuming or difficult - the menu just require a little bit of thought and planning. Enjoy your evening.......!
....and finally, if you are very short on time....
Cheat a Little!
A Romantic Dinner Menu requires a fair amount of your precious time for preparation. So consider buying in a quality, prepared appetizer or dessert course....or both! CLICK HERE for some excellent recommendations in the USA.
Wine Connoisseur's Suggestions
By courtesy of Cheers 2 Wine.comOur friend and savvy wine expert, Steve Howe from Cheers 2 Wine.com makes the following suggestions to serve with each romantic dinner recipe: A well chilled Champagne toast is the perfect way to set the mood for your evening. Select your favorite Champagne or sparkling wine which will complement the oysters perfectly. The combination of great food, candles flickering, and the excellent wine selection will create an ambiance for romance. A good red Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon will enhance the flavors of the chateaubriand and turn the evening into a memorable occasion the two of you will long remember. Savor the special moments together as you enjoy the Chocolate Mousse and sip on a glass of Cointreau.
Cheers Steve!
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