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Tips For A Romantic Dinner At Home
There can be many reasons for wanting to fix a romantic dinner. Perhaps you wish to celebrate a special event like a promotion, a birthday, or an anniversary. Maybe you just want to show someone how special he or she is to you. No matter what your reason for the dinner might be, there are some things that might help you make the evening special.
Clean house early in the day. Straighten any clutter, dust, and vacuum. Several hours before your guest will arrive, spray an odor killing room freshener around liberally. If you are using a plug in type air freshener, go ahead and set it up in advance so that it has time to activate. Select some soft music you can play in the background. Instrumentals work best, since they are relaxing and not intrusive.
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.
You might want to use a Camerons stovetop smoker for the meat you will be serving. This eliminates the need to add heat to the kitchen with an oven. You can smoke tender, flavorful chicken, chops, or steaks more easily than most other methods. You could also use it to steam any vegetables on the menu.
If you are serving mashed potatoes, use a hand mixer to make sure they are free of lumps. For those who prefer the instant variety to peeling and boiling fresh ones, there are ways to make them tastier. Increase the amount of milk and butter, and decrease the amount of water, that the directions state. This will make a creamier product. You can also add shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, or paprika before serving. Experiment ahead of time to develop your own variations so that you will know exactly what you need to add to make them uniquely your own recipe.
If you are using a tossed salad for your first course, make it as interesting as you can. Use a combination of romaine lettuce and iceberg lettuce, then toss with some pecan pieces, olives, and cherry tomatoes. If desired, mix in diced or shredded cheese, minced gherkins, or grated carrots. Before serving, toss with dressing and croutons. You can use a purchased dressing or make one yourself. One that is extremely simply is nothing more than seasoning salt and dill seeds stirred into a mix of ketchup and mayonnaise. Just adjust ingredients to suit your own tastes, chill well, and serve.
Dessert can be special without having to be elaborate. Cherries jubilee is a nice choice, but it is not always practical. Instead, consider choices such as fresh peach shortcake, triple chocolate cake served with ice cream, or gingered fruit cups.
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