Yes, ladies, it's that sexy time of year again -- love is in the air.Everywhere you look is some savvy advertiser suggesting what to get your sweetheart, but it can be tough to sift through the slick ads to find what to really get your baby this February 14th.
As your man scrambles to come up with the perfect gift to make you smile on Valentine's Day, you wait in eager anticipation of a day that -- let's be completely honest here -- is strictly for the ladies. But you know he's going all out, so what can you get him? How about rewarding his preparations by taking care of the reservations on V-day?
If waiting an hour to get seated in a crowded, noisy restaurant only to be overcharged for mediocre tasting, fat-laden food doesn't sound like the way you want to spend your Valentine's Day, then try this excellent, easy recipe that will stimulate the senses and stir your appetite… for love.
Not only will he appreciate the money saved, but the food will be healthy and delicious, as well as served by his favorite beauty in an intimate setting only steps away from your final destination -- the bedroom. Or, invite him into the kitchen and get cooking together (wink, wink).
Check out this fabulous recipe for Artichoke Hearts Salad, Beef Tenderloin with Dried Cherry-Wine Sauce and Sparkling Wine Poached Pear and impress your partner with your amazing culinary skill. The fastest way to a man's heart is still through his stomach, so check out this video featuring eDiets' very own Director of Nutrition Services, Pam Ofstein, to heat things up this Valentine's Day.
Even if you're going solo for this day of love, you can whip up this simple recipe and treat yourself to something special. You deserve it!
Artichoke Hearts Salad
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cup artichoke hearts
2 oz. roasted red peppers
2 Tbsp. salad dressing, low-fat or nonfat
Directions:
Dice red peppers and toss with artichokes and dressing. Serve.
Beef Tenderloin with Dried Cherry-Wine Pan Sauce
Ingredients:
4 oz. red wine
4 tbsp. dried cherries
1 Tbsp. jam
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. canola oil
6 oz. beef, loin cut
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 tsp. unsalted butter
Directions:
Combine wine, dried cherries, jam and Dijon mustard in small bowl; set aside. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over low heat for 2 minutes. Cut the tenderloin into slices; sprinkle with pepper if desired.
Increase heat to medium and place tenderloin in pan; cook about 3-4 minutes each side or until starting to brown. Remove tenderloin from pan; set aside keeping warm. Stir in wine mixture to same pan, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Increase to high heat; bring sauce to a boil and cook until reduced about half. Dissolve cornstarch in water.
Turn heat down to medium and whisk cornstarch into sauce until smooth; cook an additional minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter with whisk. Pour sauce over tenderloin to serve.
Note: We recommend a port wine or other sweet red wine. Raspberry or cherry jam will work well for this recipe, but you can also use strawberry.
Sparkling Wine Poached Pear
Ingredients:
2 small pears
5 Tbsp. sparkling wine
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Directions:
Peel and core pears. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each pear to form a base for the pear to stand on. Place the pears upright in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Pour the sparkling wine and juice over the pears. Sprinkle on cinnamon and cloves to taste (recommend starting with 1/8 tsp. of cinnamon and a dash of cloves). Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender. Serve warm.
Nutrition facts: Calories 446, calories from fat 95, carbs 55g, fat 10.93g (3.5 saturated), fiber 10g, protein 23g, sugar 24g, cholesterol 60mg, sodium 181mg.
Now get cooking! Happy Valentine's Day!
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