Mary Engelbreit Home Companion - Valentine's Day Recipe, Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas


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By Sarah Belk King • Photography by Eric Johnson • Food styling by Carollynn Zieman • Prop styling by Angela Harbison and Marcy Spanogle Hawley

Romantic Menu Options

Smoked Salmon Rillettes with chive crostini | Makes about 1⁄2 cup salmon spread; enough for about 12 to 16 crostini

Linguine with Mussels | Serves 2 to 4

Cheddar-Parmesan Soufflé with thyme | Serves 2

Artichokes Benedict | Serves 2 to 4

Soft Lettuces with Blood Oranges and blood orange vinaigrette | Makes about 3⁄4 cup dressing; enough for a 5-ounce package of lettuce (serves 4)

Quick Butterscotch pots de cremes | Makes 6 demitasse pots de crèmes

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Gazpacho with Crabmeat
Using a food processor is the easiest way to make this soup, which originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. We prefer a chunky gazpacho; if you’d like a smoother texture, just process the ingredients longer.| read more »

Cajun Chicken Kabobs
Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients, as most of them are probably already on your spice shelf. Just line them up and start measuring.| read more »

Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
This delicious appetizer makes the most of August tomatoes and soothes guests’ hearty appetites until the main course is ready.| read more »

Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce
This simple slice of almond cake comes alive with a delightful sweetness when you add the raspberry sauce (with a few whole raspberries for decoration) plus a sprinkling of powdered sugar.| read more »