Going out to dinner on Valentine's Day can be pricey, crowded, and heavy on calories. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a nice meal out every now and then. However, the comfort of your own home can often provide a more intimate and enjoyable setting. Below is decadent meal to enjoy with friends, family, or a special sweetie. Surprise your loved one(s) with your cooking talent or make it a fun activity and prepare the meal together!
Menu
Appetizer: Cheesy Artichoke French Bread
Main Course: Seared Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Parmesan Risotto
Dessert: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Wine: Cupcake Pinot Grigio $8.99 (HT) $7.49 (LF)
Shopping List
Pantry/Fridge Stockup in Italics
| Bread | 1 loaf Fresh french bread -HT: Fresh Foods Market - $1.69 -LF: Fresh bakery - $1.99 13.75 oz can artichoke hearts -HT: HT Traders - $3.15 -LF: World Classics Trading Co - $3.22 Shredded Parmesan cheese -HT: $2.89 -LF: Treasure Cave - $3.19 -.50/1 SS 12/11 = $2.19 Part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese -HT: $2.89 -LF: $2.79 Fresh parsley -HT: $1.79 -LF: $.99 Olive oil Garlic |
| Scallops | 1/2 lb fresh sea scallops -HT: $7.50 -LF: $7.50 Arborio rice HT: HT Traders - $3.99 LF: no price 2 shallots HT: $.74 LF: $.50 9 oz Fresh Express spinach -HT: $2.79 -LF: $2.79 32 oz fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth -HT: $1.97 -LF: $2.85 Fresh parsley Salt Pepper White wine Parmesan cheese Butter Olive oil |
| Strawberries | Fresh strawberries -HT: $2.49 -LF: $2.50 Hershey's Special mildly sweet dark chocolate bar (4.25 oz) -HT: $2.19 -LF: $1.50 Crisco shortening -HT: $2.59 -LF: $2.95 Toothpicks |
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