Steak & chocolate -- together?
My husband loves steak and I love chocolate, but I find the combination of the two too heavy for one meal. Do you have a suggestion for compromise so we don't end up with sick bellies?
- Fisher
A. Fisher,
How about a hot Latin-themed dinner; you can make a strip steak with a mole sauce -- that is a Mexican sauce made with chocolate. The spiciness also acts as a digestive to avoid feeling bloated for romance later! If you don't want to give up your chocolate sweets entirely, have a small box of the best quality Belgian chocolate on your bedside stand to keep your energy up.
Freezing phyllo pastry
Phyllo means fancy to my special someone. Do you know of a commercial phyllo dough product that has smaller amounts? Plus, how far in advance can I wrap my tasties (I was thinking a small form of soft cheese with honey and chopped hazelnuts and individual little bites in a few savory flavours -- maybe olive or chicken curry).
- Tummystuffer
A. Dear Tummystuffer,
You are right, phyllo dough does not refreeze well and it is too much for two. But the great thing about it is that after you have made your little pastries you can freeze them and bake them from frozen. I love your honey and nut idea because honey is known as the nectar of Aphrodite -- a great aphrodisaic food! Why not make up all of the phyllo, freeeze the pastries and use the extras as ready-made appetizers for entertaining, or on another Saturday night when you and your partner want to evoke the spirit of Aphrodite.
Sexy side dishes and ice champagne
What vegetable dish or side dishes you would recommend to go with veal scallopini that are reasonably seasonal (is there a way to make root vegetables "pop" for a special meal)?
- Jenn
A. Hi Jenn,
I think that sauteed rapini is the perfect compliment to veal scalopini, and keeps things simple so you have more time to woo - just go easy on the garlic. Plus, rapini are in season. This Basic Rapini recipe has a variation for a sundried tomato and pine nut rapini. A good root veg would be roasted beets - also seasonal and the perfect colour for Valentine's day.
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