THE PERFECT ROMANTIC DINNER?

Today felt slow and uneventful, to the point where I found myself dozing off between orders. (exaggerate much)

my mind started to wander, I began to daydream about something more exciting – the perfect romantic dinner.

Starter:

• Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Walnuts and Honey Vinaigrette

Main Course:

• Grilled Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce, served with Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus

Dessert:

• Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Champagne

To create this meal, follow these steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Start by roasting the beets for the salad. Peel and slice the beets, then toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
3. While the beets are roasting, prepare the salad by mixing together arugula, crumbled goat cheese, chopped walnuts, and a honey vinaigrette.
4. For the main course, season the steak with salt and pepper, then grill it to your desired doneness. While the steak is resting, make the red wine reduction sauce by deglazing the pan with red wine and reducing it until it thickens.
5. For the sides, toss chopped potatoes with olive oil, salt, and garlic, then roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Similarly, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 10-15 minutes.
6. For dessert, melt chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, then dip strawberries in the melted chocolate. Chill in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. Serve with a bottle of champagne.
7. Finally, set the table with your best dishes and silverware, light some candles, and play some soft romantic music to set the mood.

I love creating a romantic ambiance with Candles and romantic music.

I think that is when the wonderful daydream ended and I had to come back to reality!