You know what they say: 'the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach.'
Who ever said that you have to eat out this Valentines Day? A public restaurant is hardly the place to be intimate. And let's face it, to do so is a bit clich. If you want to impress your man with how much you care, it's time to prepare something with your own hands.
And the best ingredient? Chocolate! February 14 IS the day of hearts, and what better food to prepare than the one that really does get your heart pumping? Even it's simple aroma - sweet, luscious, and oh-so-tempting - can already incite thoughts of seduction and romance.
More so, having chocolate on the table sends the clear message that the day is special. As chocolate rarely finds its way to everyday recipes, your partner would immediately know that you've gone out of your way. Like champagne, having chocolate suggests that a celebration is in order. Isn't it that you don't start a party without at least an inch thick Black Forest cake?
Think about it:
Breakfast: How about adding chocolate chips on your pancakes? Diners have been known to make waffles and pancakes using chocolate chips, but that trend seemed to have gone out of fashion. Why not bring back those good old days and be kids again? Eat it straight from the pan, and the chocolate would simply melt in your mouth. Add a mug of steaming hot cocoa and vanilla for those finishing touches!
Appetizer: What is a better time to put up a fondue fountain than Valentines Day? Gather your favorite fruits --- apples, bananas, pears, peaches, coconuts --- and skewer them all up. Throw in a couple of marshmallows and some bread sticks. Your fondue can be kept warm and served all day long!
Lunch: Are you up for being bold and experimental? Mix some chocolate in your barbeque sauce. Chocolate can serve as the sweetener of your marinade instead of sugar. Add some salty soy sauce and jalapenos. That will give your grilled beef a little kick!
Dinner: Trace back chocolate's origins for your main course and you've got pure cocoa. It is one of the most savory of ingredients out there. It tastes a bit tangy and lightly bitter to the palate, but it goes perfectly well with tender meats like salmons and seashells. It would definitely be a teaser on every bite!
Dessert: Of course, dessert should be the thing that you're really going to make a bang with! Cakes, flans, brownies, pies, mousses - the choices are endless! You can also go for drinks such as shakes, a tasty hot cocoa with marshmallows, and even liquor.
The challenge here pretty much isn't what to cook, but what you can think of! Chocolate is fun to prepare, so fold it, drizzle it, or use it as a dip. The sky is the limit, and your only obstacle here should be knowing when to stop!
Who ever said that you have to eat out this Valentines Day? A public restaurant is hardly the place to be intimate. And let's face it, to do so is a bit clich. If you want to impress your man with how much you care, it's time to prepare something with your own hands.
And the best ingredient? Chocolate! February 14 IS the day of hearts, and what better food to prepare than the one that really does get your heart pumping? Even it's simple aroma - sweet, luscious, and oh-so-tempting - can already incite thoughts of seduction and romance.
More so, having chocolate on the table sends the clear message that the day is special. As chocolate rarely finds its way to everyday recipes, your partner would immediately know that you've gone out of your way. Like champagne, having chocolate suggests that a celebration is in order. Isn't it that you don't start a party without at least an inch thick Black Forest cake?
Think about it:
Breakfast: How about adding chocolate chips on your pancakes? Diners have been known to make waffles and pancakes using chocolate chips, but that trend seemed to have gone out of fashion. Why not bring back those good old days and be kids again? Eat it straight from the pan, and the chocolate would simply melt in your mouth. Add a mug of steaming hot cocoa and vanilla for those finishing touches!
Appetizer: What is a better time to put up a fondue fountain than Valentines Day? Gather your favorite fruits --- apples, bananas, pears, peaches, coconuts --- and skewer them all up. Throw in a couple of marshmallows and some bread sticks. Your fondue can be kept warm and served all day long!
Lunch: Are you up for being bold and experimental? Mix some chocolate in your barbeque sauce. Chocolate can serve as the sweetener of your marinade instead of sugar. Add some salty soy sauce and jalapenos. That will give your grilled beef a little kick!
Dinner: Trace back chocolate's origins for your main course and you've got pure cocoa. It is one of the most savory of ingredients out there. It tastes a bit tangy and lightly bitter to the palate, but it goes perfectly well with tender meats like salmons and seashells. It would definitely be a teaser on every bite!
Dessert: Of course, dessert should be the thing that you're really going to make a bang with! Cakes, flans, brownies, pies, mousses - the choices are endless! You can also go for drinks such as shakes, a tasty hot cocoa with marshmallows, and even liquor.
The challenge here pretty much isn't what to cook, but what you can think of! Chocolate is fun to prepare, so fold it, drizzle it, or use it as a dip. The sky is the limit, and your only obstacle here should be knowing when to stop!
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