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Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup

February 7, 2014 Last updated on October 14, 2014 By Manu 1 Comment

Valentine's Day Recipe Roundup

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a roundup of a few of my favourite recipes.  It’s always hard to choose, as I like everything I publish (what I don’t like doesn’t get on this blog… ever!), but I think these are all fantastic ideas for a romantic dinner.  Some of these recipes are classics like Gravlax, Oysters Kilpatrick, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Sole Meuniere and Tiramisu.  Other recipes are more innovative and sophisticated like Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato, Purple Gnocchi, Strawberry Risotto, Chocolate Espresso and Chilli Mousse.  But then, when to dare if not for Valentine’s Day???  Ready to drool?? Here goes MsM’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup!  Ah!  And don’t miss my next recipe as that too is Valentine’s Day worthy!

Entrees

1 Red Onion and Taleggio Pastries 5 (1 of 1)

Caramelised Red Onion and Taleggio Pastries (in the photo above)

Gravlax with Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce

Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato

Oysters Kilpatrick

Gambas al Ajillo

 

Mains – Pasta & Rice

3 Purple Gnocchi 5 (1 of 1)

Purple Gnocchi on a Parmigiano Reggiano Fondue with Toasted Hazelnuts and Crunchy Speck (in the photo above)

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Cappellacci with Sausage and Porcini

Trofie with Taleggio and Zucchini

Spaghetti with Mussels

Spaghetti with Vongole

Smoked Salmon and Vodka Risotto

Strawberry Risotto

 

Mains – Meat & Fish

2 Capsicum and Mushroom Beef Stew 9 (1 of 1)

Capsicum and Mushroom Beef Stew (in the photo above)

Herb filled Chicken Rolls with Puff Pastry

Chicken Ballotine

Sole Meuniere

 

Desserts

2 Salted Caramel Panna Cotta 8 (1 of 1)

Salted Caramel Panna Cotta (in the photo above)

Jasmine and Mango Panna Cotta Shooters

Tiramisu

Molten White Chocolate Pudding

White Chocolate and Amaretti Cheesecake Shooters

Caramel Espresso Bars

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Passion Fruit Curd and Lime Tarts

Chocolate, Espresso and Chilli Mousse

 

Chocolates

1 Salted Nutella Chocolate Fudge 5 (1 of 1)

Salted Nutella Chocolate Fudge (in the photo above)

Brigadeiros

Fiamme di Cioccolato – Chocolate “Flames”

Home-made Baci Perugina

 

Drinks

Mojito 6 (1 of 1)

Mojito (in the photo above)

Strawberry Daiquiri

Mai Tai

Mimosa Cocktail

Pomegranate Martini

 

Also, make sure to check out my Valentine’s Day Recipes board on Pinterest for more delicious ideas!

So… what will be on your table this Valentine’s Day??  Are you staying in or going out??

Filed Under: Appetisers, Baking, Chocolates, Desserts, Drinks, Events, Fish, Italian, Mains, Meat, Pasta, Rice, Special Occasions Tagged With: dinner, party, recipe roundup, recipes, romantic, special occasion, Valentine's Day

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