kenz 0 #1 February 13, 2008 ok so i decided that i was cooking dinner tomorrow for valentintes day, and my creative juices are not flowing - i was thinking lobster? but i don't have the first clue how to make it or what to serve with it... i am not disabled in the kitchen by any means, but i wanted to do something different and special, and i know there are some of you out there that rock at cooking - if anyone has any ideas or recipes can you please send them my way, i would GREATLY appreciate it - thanks :)"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #2 February 13, 2008 here is just a quick search I did for lobster and found this http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_30208,00.html if you search that site-food network, you have got to find something. helps get the creativity going! have fun (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #3 February 13, 2008 IMO, if you haven't cooked lobster before...it might be a tough one. Easy to cook the second time, but not so easy the first. I'm a huge lover of lobster, but they're better sent in from Maine rather than bought at Walmart/Costco/big box (IMO). If seafood is the theme, King crab legs are super easy, and can be served cold or hot with drawn butter, and it's kinda fun to serve your partner with dripping clarified butter on the fingers, warm crab meat..and it won't make your house smell the way boiled lobster will (I prefer my lobster boiled, starting with live lobster into salted boiling water). Small red potatoes go really well with crab, and those are also hard to mess up, as is asparagus, which also compliments king crab. You can have the crab split at the store if it isn't already split (most are). Crab cooked with lemon wedges are great. Dipping them in cheap white wine before cooking adds another tang that I really like. Poke holes in large potatoes, and soak em' in garlic and butter water, then rolled in almonds and bacon before baking are one of my faves. Prawns also go well with warm crab. Can you tell I'm a crab fan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 February 13, 2008 QuotePoke holes in large potatoes, and soak em' in garlic and butter water Then she'll have garlic breath for Valentine's Day. That's not very romantic!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,123 #5 February 13, 2008 Chocolate-dipped strawberries. Feed them to him in front of the fireplace. He'll forget the rest... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #6 February 13, 2008 i have an awesome stuffed chicken breast recipe if you're into that kind of thing... and its super good and also easy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #7 February 13, 2008 QuoteQuotePoke holes in large potatoes, and soak em' in garlic and butter water Then she'll have garlic breath for Valentine's Day. That's not very romantic! Nah...it's not heavy, it just adds a touch of bite. Just as easy to put peppermint in place of garlic. Peppermint is romantic, no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #8 February 13, 2008 i am up for anything at this point, i just want a romantic meal -(by the way best wishes on your surgery) as far as chocolate covered strawberries, i think hes the only person i know that doesnt like chocolate - sucks right? - maybe i'll just feed him plain strawberries :) as far as the garlic goes - we're garlic freaks - love it!! and those potatoes sound amazing - and the upside of that is at least we'd both have stinky breath but i'll see if i can work around the garlic ;) you guys are all awesome!! thank you SO much - keep em coming and i'll let you know how it goes "life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #9 February 13, 2008 if both of you wouldnt mind, id love to have the recipe too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 February 13, 2008 I don't like chocolate either but Readi-Whip is great with StrawberriesBecause that'd be "dessert", you can get creative about how you serve it up _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #11 February 13, 2008 Isn't HE going to have some 'tatoes too!? Hopefully he does, in which case they'd both have garlic breath. Possibly the only time when 2 wrongs DO make a right A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #12 February 13, 2008 Quote Quote Poke holes in large potatoes, and soak em' in garlic and butter water Then she'll have garlic breath for Valentine's Day. That's not very romantic! If you both have it, its not a problem! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 February 13, 2008 Quote i was thinking lobster? but i don't have the first clue how to make it or what to serve with it... Big POT.. 3/4 full of water... a little sea salt.....bring pot to a boil. Toss in the lobster tails... and bring back to a boil and then cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.( usually works for a couple LEGAL sized tails. If you boil them too long.. they will be tough Pull them out.. slpay them out on the cutting boar with the flipper portion of the tail away from you and take a LARGE knife.... and hinge down on the tail to split it lengthwise.. VOILA.. melt a stick of REAL butter for dipping.. Now.. part two.. dress sexy.. and the dinner will be a hit no matter what you are fixing.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #14 February 13, 2008 Quote Possibly the only time when 2 wrongs DO make a right Garlic breath is never a "right". I like Wendy's idea, only she should add champagne to it too.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #15 February 13, 2008 ingredients: 2-4 bonless skinless chicken breasts 1 package of Herbed Boursin Cheese Spread (or any similar herb cheese spread) 1 small jar of roasted red peppers (chopped up, but not too small), don't use the entire jar... use about half or so... depends on how much you like them! fresh basil (5 leaves or so) olive oil salt & pepper mix the package of cheese spread in a small bowl with basil, red peppers, salt and pepper to taste... and set aside. take the chicken breasts and make a small slit (2 inches) lengthwise down the side of each breast with a sharp knife. then gently glide the knife inside the breast to create as large of a pocket inside as you can without puncturing the surface of the chicken. then take a small spoon and start spooning the cheese mixture into each breast equally. i like a lot of cheese in mine! once they are stuffed, use 3-4 toothpicks to close up the slits so nothing leaks out. coat each breast on both sides with olive oil, salt and pepper. grill about 7 minutes on each side on a hot grill. then remove toothpicks and serve with asparagus and lemon basil couscous! for the couscous, you follow the usual cooking instructions for the kind you buy, but add some lemon juice and basil at the end when its ready to fluff! this is my favorite meal and it takes only minutes to prepare and cook :) good luck! and get some for me on my b-day!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #16 February 13, 2008 thanks for posting this so i can make it too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #17 February 14, 2008 sounds absolutely awesome!! thanks a million!! :)"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #18 February 14, 2008 Quote I don't like chocolate either but Readi-Whip is great with StrawberriesBecause that'd be "dessert", you can get creative about how you serve it up A good dip for strawberries is a package of cream cheese, 3/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar. YUM. Oh, and DSE--you can plan MY menu ANYTIME (as long as someone who can actually cook is in charge of making it!).TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #19 February 16, 2008 so, how did the dinner go? what'd you make? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #20 February 16, 2008 hahah i made stuffed shells - thats what he said he was in the mood for... however i'm making your chicken tomorrow night - he read the recipe and thought it sounded yummy - as did i :) and i can't wait... i'll have to let you know how it went! thanks again to everyone - i WILL be trying every recipe on here at least once"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites