Valentine's Day Recipes
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Picnic in the Park
Surprise your favorite valentine with a gourmet picnic for two. You can make the food yourself or pick up some specialty foods at your local grocery store. Be sure to include a bottle of wine or sparkling cider. If you don't live in a warm climate, you might want to spread your lunch out in front of a fireplace or drive to a romantic, scenic area and eat in the car.
Time frame: One to two hours
Level: Easy
What you need:
- Plastic or paper plates, flatware, and cups
- Tablecloth and napkins (red or pink are always a nice touch)
- Hearts of palm or artichoke heart salad
- Chicken, ham, or seafood salad made into heart-shaped sandwiches (Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter.)
- Imported cheeses and crackers
- Heart shaped cookies
- Chocolate dipped strawberries
- Bottle of wine, champagne, or sparkling cider
- Wine opener
- Candle and/or flowers (You can use a jar as either a votive or vase.)
- Picnic basket (Check your craft store or discount store.)
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Gather all the ingredients and place them in a wicker picnic basket.
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Plan a special location to enjoy your picnic.
You may want to send a handmade invitation to your guest beforehand, perhaps keeping the location and picnic a mystery.
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