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myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953) 5 years ago

I'd like to plan a really special family meal for Valentine's Day. I know that my supermarket cuts steaks into heart shapes (we're not big steak eaters) and I already know about the pink punch and heart-shaped cookies I'll probably bake... but what else can be an entree or side dish that would be great to serve for the holiday?

Also, any ideas for a theme party for Valentine's Day? The theme of "love" is great, but I'm looking for something a little less traditional.

 

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awonderfullife (2396) response was accepted on 3/16/2008.
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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. whittby (2039)   ranked 52 out of 8,636 in cooking   5 years ago

Well, this isn't quite a recipe but always goes over so well and is fairly easy. If you're expending any amount of time on the rest of the meal, this won't take much more. Use strawberries. I've made the chocolate covered strawberries like they sell. So easy to make and people just love them. Or you could make a homemade whipped cream and serve strawberries with that.
As for a theme, the only one I can come up with is Arabian Nights. Drape material all over, cushions, etc. Be sure to post what you've come up with as far as food and theme...whit


myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953)  5 years ago

Ooooh, now those strawberries with chocolate and whipped cream sound ALL kinds of good! I love that theme, too... Arabian Nights, yes! Well, I can drape material around everywhere but on me, though... not sure I'm ready for a belly dancing getup. :-) Thank you for the ideas, whit!


myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953)  5 years ago

I just realized that I have to buy my Valentines party stuff at the store this weekend! My goodness that one came sneaking up fast! :-)

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. awonderfullife (2396)   ranked 450 out of 8,636 in cooking   5 years ago

I always make my husband a special Valentuine's Day meal. I make a soup course (usually French onion), a salad course, an entree and a chocolate dessert. If you're looking for a more "family" type meal, I would make your family's favorite meal and then do the hearts and pink stuff for dessert. Maybe set the table with nice dishes and light some candles. We do that once in a while and my kids love it!


myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953)  5 years ago

Thank you for the response... fun ideas! Yes, I bought some plates, napkins, and cups yesterday that are all "heartsy" and "valentiney" so that will be fun. I also chose a dessert that will match the meal and I *may* make individual meat loaves in a little heart-shaped mold. :-)

My daughter wants to put a drop of red food coloring in mashed potatoes to go with the meatloaf but I'm not sure I'm ready for that! :-)


myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953)  5 years ago

How did your Valentine's Day meal turn out? I baked cookies and put red colored sugar on top and I also ended up tinting the mashed potatoes pink. It didn't change the flavor at all, but it was really fun. :-)

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