Black Faceted
2009
Tips For A Romantic Dinner At Home
You may want to prepare a romantic dinner to celebrate an anniversary, good news, a birthday, or just to show someone he or she is special. You naturally want everything to be perfect, but you may be a novice at such things. Regardless of the reason for the dinner and whether you are planning your first or your fiftieth such dinner, here are some tips that might be helpful.
The morning of the dinner or the evening before, go ahead and handle the house cleaning. Dust, remove clutter, and vacuum. Spray the house with an air treatment that will eliminate, not mask, odors a few hours before dinner time. Plug in fresheners need a while to warm up, so set yours up an hour or two ahead of time. Select your music, preferably something instrumental and soft, so that vocals will not prove distracting.
Clean off the kitchen counters so that cooking will be easier. Unload the dishwasher so that you can add the dirty ones as you go. This reduces the time you will need to clean up later and prevents an untidy stack in case your guest should wander into the kitchen.
No later than the morning before your dinner, inventory your supplies to verify that everything you will need to cook and serve the meal is at hand. A salad, for example, will require not only vegetables but a dressing. Then estimate the length of time every item will require to cook and work backwards to determine when you need to start.
Set an elegant table. If you have a black dining room set, for example, consider using white place mats for a touch of drama. Make sure the centerpiece will not block your view of your dinner partner. When using candles, use holders with a lot of gold or faceted crystal to catch and reflect the dim light. For tables with a dark finish, consider spreading some red rose petals over its surface.
Use a Camerons stovetop smoker to prepare the meats without the extra heat that an oven can produce. This will let you serve tender, tasty steaks, chicken, or chops with less bother. You can also use it to steam vegetables for side dishes.
Keep the mashed potatoes free of lumps by whipping them with a hand mixer, whether you are using the instant style or preparing fresh ones. There are many ways to make the instant ones more appetizing. Start by altering the directions printed on the box. Reduce the amount of water and replace with additional milk and butter to make them creamier. Stir in some grated cheese or bits of bacon or sprinkle with paprika before serving. However, you should do your experimenting well in advance, so that you know the precise recipe before cooking the special dinner.
An interesting tossed salad can be used as your first course. Mix together iceberg and romaine lettuce, then toss in some olives, cherry tomatoes, and pecan pieces. If desired, you could also add shredded cheese, chopped sweet pickles, or grated carrots. Before serving, add croutons and toss with a dressing, either a commercial product or one you have prepared earlier in the day. One simple dressing requires only mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, seasoning salt, and dill seeds to suit. Refrigerate several hours before serving.
You may want to prepare an extravagant dessert like cherries jubilee, but that may not be practical. Instead, consider desserts that are simple to make but are both unusual and tasty. You could prepare shortcakes with fresh peaches, a chocolate decadence cake with ice cream, or gingered mixed fruit.
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