What are some great Valentine's Day dinners?!
Answers:
Here is a great steak recipe. Our local market also sells "heart shaped steaks" just before Valentine's Day.
Seared Rib Steak with Arugula
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped rosemary
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 1-pound prime rib-eye steak, about 1 1/4 inches thick, fat trimmed
6 ounces arugula, large stems discarded
Lemon wedges, for serving
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the olive oil with the chopped rosemary and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain the oil through a fine sieve and let cool completely; reserve 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary. Whisk the balsamic vinegar into the oil and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering. Season the steak with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until well browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn the steak, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 8 minutes for medium-rare meat. Transfer the steak to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Toss the arugula with 1 tablespoon of the rosemary vinaigrette and mound the salad on 2 dinner plates. Thinly slice the steak crosswise and arrange it over the arugula. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 teaspoon of rosemary and then drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the rosemary vinaigrette. Refrigerate the remaining vinaigrette for another use. Serve with lemon wedges.
MAKE AHEAD
The vinaigrette can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.
Serve with..
Crème Fra?che Mashed Potatoes
3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
2/3 cup crème fra?che or sour cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Add crème fra?che and butter; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, cores and seeds removed
4 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are concentrated and beginning to caramelize. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chocolate dipped strawberries or an easy mouse for dessert.
Well my first suggestion would be to make him something you know he likes, is there any comfort type food he has ever mentioned to you in the past. My second suggestion is to not try a new recipe on him, make something you are familiar with and like.
What is his favorite dish? Make THAT.