Valentine's Day  Happy Valentine's Day(2008)
From 101lifeStyle.com Valentine's Day Recipes: Valentine's Day Romantic Dinner Menu Ideas:  Menu 2:
1.Hearty Valentines Day Gazpacho:
Ingredients:
1 small onion, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 large fresh tomato diced; 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 quart Creamy Tomato Soup; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon red Tabasco sauce; 2 teaspoons green Tabasco sauce; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste;
Method:
Puree first 4 ingredients in processor or blender and set aside. Combine fresh tomato, 1/2 of the cucumber and 1/2 of the green pepper in small bowl; set aside. Add Creamy Tomato Soup, cilantro, tomato paste and remaining cucumber and green pepper to processor. Blend until chunky puree forms. Add the red and green Tabasco sauces, salt and pepper. Move gazpacho to large serving bowl and mix in reserved vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled before serving. Serve with a rib of celery and a sprinkle of cilantro for garnish.  2.Valentine's Day Spanish Rice with Beef:
Ingredients:
1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 c Onion, Chopped; 1 c Rice Regular, Uncooked; 2/3 c Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; 16 oz Stewed Tomatoes 1 Cn; 5 ea Bacon Slices Crisp,Crumbled; 2 c Water; 1 ts Chili Powder; 1/2 ts Oregano; 1 1/4 ts Salt; 1/8 ts Pepper;
Method:
Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the rice, green pepper, tomatoes, bacon, water, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
To Cook in a Skillet: Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. (A small amount of water can be added if necessary.)
To Cook in the Oven: Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.  3.Flavorful Oniony Asparagus:
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese;
Method:
Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan or skillet over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add soup mix. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until heated through. Remove asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle with butter mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.  4.Rose-Scented Raspberry Mousse :
Ingredients:
One 10-ounce package frozen raspberries, thawed; 2 Tablespoons rose water; One 12.3-ounce package lowfat firm tofu, drained;
Method:
Drain raspberries. Reserve several raspberries and about a tablespoon of juice. In blender or food processor, combine raspberries, remaining juice, rose water, and tofu. Process until smooth. Divide mixture into four dessert dishes. Refrigerate several hours or overnight, until thoroughly chilled. Just prior to serving, garnish with reserved raspberries and then drizzle a little juice over the top of each dish .  Back To Recipe Index More Valentine's Day Romantic Menu Ideas For Two |
