Romantic Dinner Ideas

14 February, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day! If you are preparing a romantic dinner tonight and are short on ideas, look no further than the menu below. Each dish is sumptious on its own or when combined as part of a full meal. Buon appetito!

Appetizer

Legumes and Goose Liver Paté

First Course

Cheese Souffle with Spinach

Main Course

Fillet Steak with Apples Poached in Red Wine

Desserts

Cranbery and Pear Crumble with Cream

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