This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able to prep and prepare some of the food in advance will keep me in the kitchen for a minimum amount of time so I can enjoy my company and not work as hard while they are here.

I’ve decided on steak since they all love it and have no dietary diversions. I’ll have a variety of Hors d’Oeuvres but not too many as I don’t want to fill them up before we get to dinner. Dessert will be special and chocolate for
sure.

Valentine’s Day Dinner 2020

Hors d’Oeuvres and Cocktails
Lobster Cakes
Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Goat Cheese Crisps with Tomato-Cucumber-Mint Salsa
Bourbon Manhattans, French Rose Wine

First Coarse
Mussels with Chorizo Sausage and Cherry Tomato Compote
Crusty Artisan Bread
Unoaked Chardonnay

Entree
Pan Seared and Roasted Filet Mignon with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Creme Fraiche
Haricot Verts and Pecans
Sangiovese

Dessert
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Shiraz