How do i prepare a romantic dinner for 20 dollare?!
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Actually, you can make quite a few different type dishes for that budget!.!.!.just not expensive steaks!
You could make a London Broil, baked potatoes (or loaded baked potatoes), a veggie, salad and rolls!. Not sure if you have a grill for the London Broil but it can also be broiled! Asparagus or cauliflower or broccoli can be good choices for the veggie!.
Dessert could be chocolate covered strawberries or chocolate covered grapes are becoming popular and they're just one bite each!
You can even get a bottle of wine for under $5 if you look for sales!.
If the London Broil doesn't strike you, chicken or eggplant parmesan with a side of spaghetti, plus salad and garlic bread (go easy on the garlic!) is another option!.
Or chicken alfredo with romaine salad is good!. You could have broccoli in the alfredo or separately!.
Anyway, there are lots of different delicious meals you can put together for $20!. A couple candles and some flowers on the table help with the romantic atmosphere!. Don't forget to pull her chair out for her - that courtesy helps also!Www@FoodAQ@Com
You could make a London Broil, baked potatoes (or loaded baked potatoes), a veggie, salad and rolls!. Not sure if you have a grill for the London Broil but it can also be broiled! Asparagus or cauliflower or broccoli can be good choices for the veggie!.
Dessert could be chocolate covered strawberries or chocolate covered grapes are becoming popular and they're just one bite each!
You can even get a bottle of wine for under $5 if you look for sales!.
If the London Broil doesn't strike you, chicken or eggplant parmesan with a side of spaghetti, plus salad and garlic bread (go easy on the garlic!) is another option!.
Or chicken alfredo with romaine salad is good!. You could have broccoli in the alfredo or separately!.
Anyway, there are lots of different delicious meals you can put together for $20!. A couple candles and some flowers on the table help with the romantic atmosphere!. Don't forget to pull her chair out for her - that courtesy helps also!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cook items that stretch a buck:
Fusili alla Caprese
1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat!. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes!. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid!.
In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat!. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes!. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper!. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork!. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes!. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta!. Toss to combine!. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella!. Stir to combine!. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist!. Serve!.
Parmesan Puff Pastry Breadsticks
1 (17!.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F!. Lightly grease a baking sheet!.
On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheets!. Cut each sheet into 13 strips, about 3/4 by 10-inches apiece!.
In a shallow dish, combine cheese, basil, and garlic!. Brush pastry sticks with melted butter!. Roll pastry in cheese mixture, lightly coating each side!. Gently twist pastry sticks, and place on a prepared baking sheet!. Bake for 12 minutes!. Remove to wire racks to cool!.
Grilled Pears With Butterscotch Sauce
Recipe By : Unknown Cookbook
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Bbq/Grill
Dessert Fruits
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 large firm-ripe anjou or Bartlett pears
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 Tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the grill and the grill topper to medium heat!. When ready to cook,
spray the rack--off the grill-- with nonstick cooking spray!.
Peel the pears, halve them lengthwise, and core!. With a sharp knife, cut a
very thin slice from the rounded side of each pear half so it will lie flat
on the grill topper!. In a medium bowl, toss the pear halves with the lime
juice and granulated sugar!.
Grill the pear halves on the grill topper for 4 minutes!. Turn the pears
over, drizzle with any remaining lime juice mixture, and grill for 5 minutes
or until tender!.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine the eveaporated milk, brown sugar,
butter, and vanilla!. Cook directly on the grill ont he stovetop over medium
heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil!. Cook
until the sauce is smootha nd slightly thickened, about 2 minutes!. Divide
the pears among 4 plates, drizzle with the butterscotch sauce, and serve hot
or warm!.
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Fusili alla Caprese
1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat!. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes!. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid!.
In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat!. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes!. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper!. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork!. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes!. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta!. Toss to combine!. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella!. Stir to combine!. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist!. Serve!.
Parmesan Puff Pastry Breadsticks
1 (17!.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F!. Lightly grease a baking sheet!.
On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheets!. Cut each sheet into 13 strips, about 3/4 by 10-inches apiece!.
In a shallow dish, combine cheese, basil, and garlic!. Brush pastry sticks with melted butter!. Roll pastry in cheese mixture, lightly coating each side!. Gently twist pastry sticks, and place on a prepared baking sheet!. Bake for 12 minutes!. Remove to wire racks to cool!.
Grilled Pears With Butterscotch Sauce
Recipe By : Unknown Cookbook
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Bbq/Grill
Dessert Fruits
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 large firm-ripe anjou or Bartlett pears
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 Tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the grill and the grill topper to medium heat!. When ready to cook,
spray the rack--off the grill-- with nonstick cooking spray!.
Peel the pears, halve them lengthwise, and core!. With a sharp knife, cut a
very thin slice from the rounded side of each pear half so it will lie flat
on the grill topper!. In a medium bowl, toss the pear halves with the lime
juice and granulated sugar!.
Grill the pear halves on the grill topper for 4 minutes!. Turn the pears
over, drizzle with any remaining lime juice mixture, and grill for 5 minutes
or until tender!.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine the eveaporated milk, brown sugar,
butter, and vanilla!. Cook directly on the grill ont he stovetop over medium
heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil!. Cook
until the sauce is smootha nd slightly thickened, about 2 minutes!. Divide
the pears among 4 plates, drizzle with the butterscotch sauce, and serve hot
or warm!.
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bottle of wine and
1 package Betty Crocker? Suddenly Salad? ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked turkey or chicken
1/2 cup cherry tomato, cut into fourths
1/2 cup julienne strips Cheddar cheese
4 cups bite-size pieces lettuce
1!. Fill large saucepan 2/3 full of water!. Heat to boiling!. Stir in contents of Pasta-Vegetable pouch!. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender!.
2!. Drain pasta!. Rinse with cold water!. Shake to drain well!.
3!. Stir Seasoning mix and mayonnaise in large bowl!. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except lettuce!. Serve on lettuce!. Refrigerate leftovers (if desired, moisten with a few teaspoons milk before servings)!.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Prepare as directed in High Altitude directions on package!.
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1 package Betty Crocker? Suddenly Salad? ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked turkey or chicken
1/2 cup cherry tomato, cut into fourths
1/2 cup julienne strips Cheddar cheese
4 cups bite-size pieces lettuce
1!. Fill large saucepan 2/3 full of water!. Heat to boiling!. Stir in contents of Pasta-Vegetable pouch!. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender!.
2!. Drain pasta!. Rinse with cold water!. Shake to drain well!.
3!. Stir Seasoning mix and mayonnaise in large bowl!. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except lettuce!. Serve on lettuce!. Refrigerate leftovers (if desired, moisten with a few teaspoons milk before servings)!.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Prepare as directed in High Altitude directions on package!.
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Make a basic salad, pasta with olive oil, butter and herbs (italian seasoning mix) and indulge in dessert
Kalhua White Russian Brownies
2 (3 oz!.) pkg!. of cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1? cups sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
6 Tbsp!. Butter
? cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp!. baking powder
1/4 tsp!. salt
3/4 cup Kahlua
1/4 cup Vodka
Cream together cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sugar, Vodka, 2 Tbsp flour and 2 Tbsp soft butter, set a side!. In a separate bowl sift remaining flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, baking powder!. Stir in remaining butter and 1/2 cup Kahulua, ad 1 egg at a time and mix well!. Pour half cocoa mixture in a buttered and lightly floured 9" baking pan!. Add cream cheese mixture and cut lightly with a knife, then add remaining cocoa mixture!. Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes!. When cool brush with 1/4 cup of remaining Kahulua!.
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S’mores Brownies
Crust:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch fine salt
Brownie:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
4 large cold eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
4 cups large marshmallows
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees F!. Line an 8 by-8-inch square baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges by about 1 inch!.
For the crust: Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter!. Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl!. Press the crumb mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan!. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes!.
Meanwhile, make the brownie!. Put the butter and chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl!. Melt in the microwave on 75 percent power for 2 minutes!. Stir, and microwave again until completely melted, about 2 minutes more!. Alternatively, put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl!. Bring a saucepan filled with 1 inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl on the pan without touching the water!. Stir occasionally until melted!. Stir the light brown and white sugars, vanilla and salt into the melted chocolate!. Add the eggs and beat vigorously to make a thick and glossy batter!. Add the flour and stir until just incorporated!.
Pour batter into the prepared pan!. Bake until the top is crispy and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean, with a few crumbs, about 40 to 45 minutes!.
Remove from the oven and carefully position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat on low!. Layer marshmallows across the top and toast under the broiler until golden, (keep an eye on it, it can go quick), about 2 minutes!. Cool on a rack, gently removing the brownies from the pan using the aluminum flaps!. Carefully separate any marshmallow from the foil and fold away!. Cut into 12 (2-inch) squares!.
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Kalhua White Russian Brownies
2 (3 oz!.) pkg!. of cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1? cups sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
6 Tbsp!. Butter
? cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp!. baking powder
1/4 tsp!. salt
3/4 cup Kahlua
1/4 cup Vodka
Cream together cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sugar, Vodka, 2 Tbsp flour and 2 Tbsp soft butter, set a side!. In a separate bowl sift remaining flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, baking powder!. Stir in remaining butter and 1/2 cup Kahulua, ad 1 egg at a time and mix well!. Pour half cocoa mixture in a buttered and lightly floured 9" baking pan!. Add cream cheese mixture and cut lightly with a knife, then add remaining cocoa mixture!. Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes!. When cool brush with 1/4 cup of remaining Kahulua!.
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S’mores Brownies
Crust:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch fine salt
Brownie:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
4 large cold eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
4 cups large marshmallows
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees F!. Line an 8 by-8-inch square baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges by about 1 inch!.
For the crust: Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter!. Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl!. Press the crumb mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan!. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes!.
Meanwhile, make the brownie!. Put the butter and chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl!. Melt in the microwave on 75 percent power for 2 minutes!. Stir, and microwave again until completely melted, about 2 minutes more!. Alternatively, put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl!. Bring a saucepan filled with 1 inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl on the pan without touching the water!. Stir occasionally until melted!. Stir the light brown and white sugars, vanilla and salt into the melted chocolate!. Add the eggs and beat vigorously to make a thick and glossy batter!. Add the flour and stir until just incorporated!.
Pour batter into the prepared pan!. Bake until the top is crispy and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean, with a few crumbs, about 40 to 45 minutes!.
Remove from the oven and carefully position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat on low!. Layer marshmallows across the top and toast under the broiler until golden, (keep an eye on it, it can go quick), about 2 minutes!. Cool on a rack, gently removing the brownies from the pan using the aluminum flaps!. Carefully separate any marshmallow from the foil and fold away!. Cut into 12 (2-inch) squares!.
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Shrimp Scampi
1 box of spaghetti noodles
2 stick of butter
1/2 pound of raw shrimp
1/2 cup white wine
Garlic and Onions
Chop onions and garlic and sautee them in the butter, cook pasta to directions on box!. When pasta has 4 minutes left add the shrimp to butter!. Shrimp will be done when it turns pink!. Serve with Garlic toast and champagne!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1 box of spaghetti noodles
2 stick of butter
1/2 pound of raw shrimp
1/2 cup white wine
Garlic and Onions
Chop onions and garlic and sautee them in the butter, cook pasta to directions on box!. When pasta has 4 minutes left add the shrimp to butter!. Shrimp will be done when it turns pink!. Serve with Garlic toast and champagne!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
get a whole chicken (they have them precooked at stores for like 7 bux) make red mashed potatoes (the potatoes with red skins), get some sort of vegetable, and for dessert strawberries, and fresh whipped cream!. with the money left over you could get some wine too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i'd recommend a pasta dish - they are delicious, easy, & relatively cheap to make! try a meatless one (like cheese lasagna, fettucini alfredo, or eggplant parmesan) if meat is expensive at your store!. salad & garlic bread are cheap & easy sides!. have fun!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lasagna, garlic bread, candles and cheap wineWww@FoodAQ@Com