Valentine’s Day Goodies

Let’s celebrate being with loved ones which doesn’t just include your significant other – friends and family too!  If your friends (or couple friends) are willing, host a fun dinner evening with food, games, or a movie.  I’m honestly not that into Valentine’s Day except for a yummy menu and special goodies!  

Get your loved ones a twist on the traditional chocolates and flowers.  Arrange a variety of different chocolate treats to mix it up.  Add in healthy fruits like strawberries and raspberries.  Then instead of real flowers, get a beautiful bouquet of fake flowers…yes fake (my favorite)!  They last longer, never dies, you can display them whenever you want, and can create a great centerpiece.  Or a bouquet of beautiful greenery + flowers! 

Or if you’re me all you want are French macarons and wine!!

Appetizers

Charcuterie Board with meats, cheese, veggies*

Tomato Mozz Bruschetta*

Mini Meatballs with dipping sauce

Layered Hummus Dip

Entrees

Grilled Ribeye Steak

Garlic Herb Salmon

Individual Chicken Pot Pies*

Cacio e Pepe Pasta*

Pasta Puttanesca*

Sides

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Parsley Dressing

Sesame Parmesan Broccoli

Mushroom Parmesan Risotto

Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Dessert

Chocolate Cake* (option for vegan, flourless)

Brownies*

Apple Crisp*

Cheesecake Cookie Bars

*Option to make items GF, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

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