Valentine's DayTop 5 Recipes for a Romantic Valentine's Dinnerby Jolinda Hackett The appetizer in this recipe allows you to get your hands on a shared baked artichoke with a spicy dip, or, you'll sit close together and lean over a steaming mushroom fondue. For the main course, risotto is simmered in white wine, and to top it all off, champagne turns into a sweet dessert in this sorbet recipe. Cook it with love, and enjoy your meal together. For this appetizer, the sweet tangy richness of the artichoke is complimented by the smoky flavor of the chipotle aioli dip. You'll share a single artichoke, gently pulling off each leaf, one by one, leaving only the heart, which is to be shared. What could be more romatic than artichokes? Fondue is perfect for a romantic meal for two. This mushroom fondue has a cheesy flavor and will warm your heart as well as your palette. A generous amount of white wine sets a romantic mood in this aromatic and colorful dish. This fruity chilled sangria complements both the spicy chipotle aioli and the sweetness of the stuffed peppers. Serve this heavenly champagne sorbet in wine or martini glasses and top with fresh fruit for a picture perfect dessert. |