Stress-free Valentine's Menu ❤️

Zikki and I went back and forth for a LONG time, talking about what is the BEST dinner for Valentine’s Day - especially if you are cooking at home. We threw around words like luxurious…simple…and light. [and easy to clean!!!] Definitely don’t want to be stuffed post V-day dinner. This year Zik requested a classic Americana dinner, reminiscent of a 90s steak house or seafood restaurant by the water in an upscale neighborhood. Think candle sticks, white table cloth, and warm dinner buns served with butter.

So…without further a do. Your sexy simple light and luxurious Valentine’s Day Menu.

• Shrimp Cocktail (served with a homemade cocktail sauce loaded with freshly grated horseradish because we absolutely love it)

• Middle Eastern Lobster Tail (finished with a decadent amount of melted salted butter and creamy mashed potatoes)

• Spicy Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse (topped with 2 minute homemade whipped cream)

• BONUS RECIPE: Now…if you really wanna go above and beyond you can also make our Garlic Confit Rosemary Buns and serve them with butter & some flakey salt. [I feel like this one really seals the deal.]

I cannot stress how simple this menu is to prepare. Make the Chocolate Mousse in the morning and set in the fridge to chill. Then set aside an hour for the reset of the menu, choose a gorgeous bottle of white wine, and you are ready to rock.

We built this menu so that you all can enjoy each other’s company rather than having to fuss about making something really crazy. Wishing you all a love filled holiday, in every shape and form. ❤️

Need a little more direction? Watch the tutorial.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, cutie pies!