Tease his tastebuds with a savoury entree and dessert
The main event
Choose the main dish carefully. Don't attempt something so complicated that you'll worry or fuss over it in the kitchen. Isley suggests the classic pasta dish Fettucine and Shrimp Alfredo. "It's really simple to make and it tastes divine." But if you're a more seasoned cook and enjoy a challenge, she's got another suggestion. "If your man is anything like my man, he loves his meat and potatoes. Try filet of beef with caramelized onions, red wine reduction and roasted fingerling potatoes." Either way, Isley recommends keeping it on the light side, so you're not both weighed down by too much food.
The finishing touch
Even if your partner doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, it's still nice to finish off the meal with a little dessert. Isley says her go-to dessert is Hazelnut Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries but offers a variation that takes the edge off. "If your date isn't a fan of sweets how about taking those same elements and making a delicious parfait layered in a champagne flute with strawberries, unsweetened whipped cream or yogurt, and crumbled hazelnut cookies. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate or strawberry coulis and you are good to go."
Choose the main dish carefully. Don't attempt something so complicated that you'll worry or fuss over it in the kitchen. Isley suggests the classic pasta dish Fettucine and Shrimp Alfredo. "It's really simple to make and it tastes divine." But if you're a more seasoned cook and enjoy a challenge, she's got another suggestion. "If your man is anything like my man, he loves his meat and potatoes. Try filet of beef with caramelized onions, red wine reduction and roasted fingerling potatoes." Either way, Isley recommends keeping it on the light side, so you're not both weighed down by too much food.
The finishing touch
Even if your partner doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, it's still nice to finish off the meal with a little dessert. Isley says her go-to dessert is Hazelnut Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries but offers a variation that takes the edge off. "If your date isn't a fan of sweets how about taking those same elements and making a delicious parfait layered in a champagne flute with strawberries, unsweetened whipped cream or yogurt, and crumbled hazelnut cookies. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate or strawberry coulis and you are good to go."
A healthy relationship
If your love is on a diet, Isley maintains that there are easy ways to cut calories and fat without sacrificing taste. "Instead of cream-based pasta dishes, shoot for tomato-based or broth-based meals." And regardless of what's on the menu, remember that there's always a way to bring a little romance to the table. "Grilled asparagus is not only an aphrodisiac, but very good for you. And if you feed it to him, it can also be quite sexy."
So rather than worrying about making reservations this year, settle in for a special Valentine's Day dinner at home. As Isley maintains, who wouldn't appreciate the time spent the love put into a great meal?
If you're thinking of topping off your evening by slipping into something a little more comfortable, we have 10 pieces of loungewear and lingerie you'll love.
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If your love is on a diet, Isley maintains that there are easy ways to cut calories and fat without sacrificing taste. "Instead of cream-based pasta dishes, shoot for tomato-based or broth-based meals." And regardless of what's on the menu, remember that there's always a way to bring a little romance to the table. "Grilled asparagus is not only an aphrodisiac, but very good for you. And if you feed it to him, it can also be quite sexy."
So rather than worrying about making reservations this year, settle in for a special Valentine's Day dinner at home. As Isley maintains, who wouldn't appreciate the time spent the love put into a great meal?
If you're thinking of topping off your evening by slipping into something a little more comfortable, we have 10 pieces of loungewear and lingerie you'll love.
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