2010 Valentines Day

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Come Party With Me: Romantic Dinner — The Look

When planning a romantic dinner, it's important to make it different from the everyday meals you have together.

When planning a romantic dinner, it's important to make it different from the everyday meals you have together. The easiest way to do this is to set up a small table in an area you wouldn't normally eat, like by the fireplace or overlooking the window. Use placemats, cloth napkins, good china, and fine flatware. Place wine and water glasses on the table. Dim the lights and light lots of candles. Fill a vase with beautiful red flowers and position them in the background.

How are you celebrating Valentine's Day this year?

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Come Party With Me: Romantic Dinner — Drinks

Before you sit down to a romantic dinner for two on Valentine's Day, enjoy each other's company over a blushing cocktail.

Before you sit down to a romantic dinner for two on Valentine's Day, enjoy each other's company over a blushing cocktail. This drink is the perfect boy meets girl concoction.

Don't be fooled by the pink color; it's gin-based, so it's not for the faint of heart. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice provides a refreshing tartness, while pomegranate juice and simple syrup slightly sweeten the beverage.

It's sure to get your intimate party started! To look at the easy recipe, read more

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Come Party With Me: Romantic Dinner — Dessert

No romantic dinner is complete without a sweet finish and an occasion like Valentine's Day requires chocolate.

No romantic dinner is complete without a sweet finish and an occasion like Valentine's Day requires chocolate. Select a dish that's decadent, but can be made in advance. I recommend these creamy chocolate pots. They are rich and chocolatey, but most importantly, the recipe is super simple and fast! For an extra special treat, enjoy with cookies from your favorite bakery. Get the easy chocolate pot recipe when you read more

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Come Party With Me: Romantic Dinner — Menu

This Valentine's Day, don't bother with restaurant reservations and overpriced three-course menus.

This Valentine's Day, don't bother with restaurant reservations and overpriced three-course menus. Instead, cook up a deliciously decadent dinner for two in the comfort of your own kitchen. Light candles, turn on mood music, and pour glasses of wine.

As for the menu, start with classic crab cakes — this variation highlights the meaty, pure flavor of crab. For the main course serve a luxuriously rich fettuccine Alfredo. Yes, it's fattening, but it's a special occasion! On the side, offer a mixed green salad with heart shaped beets. For these simple yet stunning recipes, read more