Impress Her By Cooking

Posted in: Great Gatherings
Tags: valentine's, cooking, steaks, grilling

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, however the same cannot be said for women. But show her a man who cooks (or attempts to cook), and her heart will skip a beat.

So guys, impress your best gal this Valentine’s Day with a nice bottle of wine and dinner at home … that you’ve prepared from scratch.

Here’s a recommended menu that is quick and easy!

Juicy Strip Steaks
Do a quick search online, and you’ll find a number of grilling tips from professional chefs including this one - Bring your steaks up to room temperature before throwing them on the grill.

Asparagus
Line asparagus stalks on a cookie sheet; drizzle with olive oil and roll the asparagus back and forth until they are fully coated. Then, sprinkle with sea salt. While your steaks are resting post-grill, add your asparagus and cook for about five minutes or until tender. If asparagus isn’t to your liking, cut a zucchini lengthwise into strips and prepare the same way. You can even sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese over them before you serve.

Salad
Grab a bag of Spring Mix from your local grocer and top with just about anything from fresh tomatoes and cucumbers to Craisins, nuts and a bit of Feta cheese. Simply toss in your favorite dressing and serve.

Ice Cream
For a no-fuss dessert, set up a make-your-own ice cream sundae station. Just buy two or three pints of ice cream, chocolate sauce, whip cream, cherries, nuts and her favorite candies for topping off her sweet treat. She’ll have just as much fun making her sundae as eating it.

"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." Robert Heinlein