Happy Valentine’s Day 2024, what's for dinner?

[medtran49]

As noted in the thread I started, we got a Tovala oven. We had our first meals tonight. Craig had a carne asada bowl with rice, condiments of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheddar and corn nuts, all included. Mine was ricotta stuffed shells with bechamel and a pork ragu. The shells weren't anything special, but were good. The pork ragu was delish. It was a little too much for me so Craig got about 1/4 of mine. I think he wished he had mine instead of his.

 

[GinnyPNW]

I'm going to make some lamb chops...broil or grill, TBD. I've got some brussel sprouts with bacon and shallots and walnuts ready for the oven and some au gratin taters too. Fingers crossed it all goes together!

 

[blissful]

I made that ethiopian dish kik wat (spicy red lentil) over brown basmati rice, for me. My stomach radiated warmth after eating that. mmmmm It was pleasant. Mr bliss had a meal sized salad w/romaine, tomatoes, apples, pickles, broccoli, red beans, wheat berries with 1000 island dressing.

 

[Jusa]

Hubby bought us a huge lobster tail just over a pound. He's prepping it now. I have 2 filet mignon steaks thawed. I made a tomato and mozzarella salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

I had to leave the kitchen because I just can't stand watching him in the kitchen, lol. I was in there watching him move an oven rack and he put it in with one side higher than the other, then had to explain that the lemon he was squeezing into a bowl of melted butter has seeds in it...and don't forget the salt...I had to go away!

I'm cooking the steaks so we can have medium rare and not shoe leather.

 

[GinnyPNW]

I'm going to make some lamb chops...broil or grill, TBD. I've got some brussel sprouts with bacon and shallots and walnuts ready for the oven and some au gratin taters too. Fingers crossed it all goes together!

 

[Andy M.]

Chicken parm with spaghetti and a veggie.

 

[pepperhead212]

I made some butter chicken, but I made it with skinned legs, not boneless, as it is usually done. I pulled the cooked chicken off the bones, cut some smaller, then put it back in the finished sauce. Most call for heavy cream at the end, some for "hung" curd, which is like Greek yogurt, but not quite as thick. What I did, since I had it on hand, was used creme fraiche, which turned out great! This was served with some jeera rice. Absolutely delicious, and I almost went to get a silicone spatula to scrape the last bit out of the bowl!
Jeera rice, with a tarka cooked in ghee, of mostly cumin, plus a few cardamom pods, whole cloves, an Indian bay leaf, a star anise, and some minced up green chilies. by pepperhead212, on Flickr

The butter chicken sauce about 3/4 finished, with the chicken added, to cook 14 minutes under pressure, and release 15 minutes. by pepperhead212, on Flickr

Chicken removed, to cool some, then added a little more salt, and garam masala, and some methi leaves and creme fraiche. by pepperhead212, on Flickr

Finished butter sauce, before adding the "pulled" chicken back into it. by pepperhead212, on Flickr

Butter chicken, served with the jeera rice. by pepperhead212, on Flickr

 

[taxlady]

I don't usually care about Valentine's Day, but today happens to be the 30th anniversary of my first date with my husband. As luck would have it, this month's Danish Club luncheon was today. We went. The food was wonderful and we ate too much.

What have you had for lunch lately?

And yes, I had a hard time eating the whole thing but I managed to do it, down to the last bite!

www.discusscooking.com

Supper was very simple - I made poutine. We really weren't hungry enough for more.

 

[Aunt Bea]

St. Valentine’s Day dinner for one was a crunchy romaine salad and a Michael Angelo frozen chicken parm with spaghetti.

 

[dragnlaw]

Hubby bought us a huge lobster tail just over a pound. He's prepping it now. I have 2 filet mignon steaks thawed. I made a tomato and mozzarella salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

I had to leave the kitchen because I just can't stand watching him in the kitchen, lol. I was in there watching him move an oven rack and he put it in with one side higher than the other, then had to explain that the lemon he was squeezing into a bowl of melted butter has seeds in it...and don't forget the salt...I had to go away!

I'm cooking the steaks so we can have medium rare and not shoe leather.

Must be love from a marriage made in heaven.

 

[dragnlaw]

I know the chorizo looks burnt and it was very toasty but it was absolutely perfect!

with roasted mini peppers on the side. This is the Chorizo Stuffed Chicken breast first mentioned here by taxy. Thank you taxy it is definitely a repeatable menu!

 

[taxlady]

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I know the chorizo looks burnt and it was very toasty but it was absolutely perfect!
View attachment 68012 with roasted mini peppers on the side. This is the Chorizo Stuffed Chicken breast first mentioned here by taxy. Thank you taxy it is definitely a repeatable menu!

I am glad you like it. It really is delicious, eh? I should make that again soon.

 

[Xocolatl]

Something that always pleases my husband is fish & chips, so here we are. I was tired so this was a good option. With minty peas.

And white chocolate & raspberry mousse with chocolate shavings

 

[dragnlaw]

I am glad you like it. It really is delicious, eh? I should make that again soon.

I think what surprised me most was how easy it all came together. I think I put double the slices of what was shown with the chorizo. Just have to remember to go easy on the salt when doing that.

 

[Silversage]

 

[dragnlaw]

Silversage, that looks absolutely beautiful. And delicious!

 

[Kathleen]

I love the minor holidays, even when people say they are made-up. Valentine's Day is one of them. I made scallops with a lemon-pepper pasta, garlic bread, and a chopped salad. For dessert, fresh, home-made strawberry ice cream with store-bought cookies.

While I love Valentine's Day, I do not like going out for Valentine's Day. So win-win for me.