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Romantic
Gestures
By
Chris Sadler
Looking
to treat your special someone but just don't know what to do?
How better to show someone you care then by taking the
time and effort to create the gift yourself? Making something
with your own two hands is always considered thoughtful and is
appreciated by the recipient.
A
number of recipes in the 1001Recipes2Send.com
Recipes Database make truly fantastic gifts or great additions
to a
romantic gift basket for your loved one. How
does a romantic bath sound? Perfect for the hard worker
is a nice relaxing soak with your own homemade Bath Salts. These
also make a perfect addition to a romantic gift basket.
Bath
Salts
1/2
cup epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup borax
2 drop food coloring
40 drop scented oil
Directions:
Mix
together and put in a pretty bottle.
There
are many more options, enough to fill a really huge spa/pampering
gift basket. Find recipes for Bath Crystals, Oil,
Powder, Bubble Bath, Massage Oil, Easy Scented Soap, Gel Potpourri,
Herbal Baths and so much more!
Herbed
LoveBirds
While your special someone is soaking out all of the cares
of the world, your pièce de résistance can be cooking
away. What
would be more appropriate than Herbed LoveBirds for your romantic
dinner? This Cornish Hens recipe is not hard to make
but it will certainly make a terrific impression.
1
package Perdue Cornish Hens
2 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2/3 cup oil
8 fresh rosemary sprigs
10 scallions
Directions:
Whisk
wine, vinegar, garlic, pepper, dried rosemary and oil, blend well.
Set aside 1 cup of marinade for basting. Add
remaining marinade and hens to plastic zip-locking bag.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Cut
long green end from 2 scallions and tear each lengthwise into
2 strips. Using strips, tie together 2 sprigs rosemary and
2 scallions. Mince white part of remaining scallions and add to
reserved marinade. Place rosemary/scallion bouquet into cavity
of each hen.
Bake
at 350 F, occasionally basting with reserved marinade for an hour
or until juices run clear. Meat thermometer inserted
in thickest part of thigh should reach 180 F.
The
Classic Cupid Cocktail
If there was ever such a thing as a love potion, The Classic
Cupid Cocktail would be it. Before you move on to dinner, how
about a romantic cocktail hour?
3/4
oz. (20 mL) brandy
1 sugar cube
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
3 oz. (75 mL) chilled, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, or
semi-dry, Freixenet Carta Nevada
Directions:
In
a champagne glass, combine sugar cube, bitters and brandy.While
stirring, add the sparkling wine.Garnish
with orange slice and cherry.
Frozen
Tiramisu for Two
Finally, a tiramisu made just for the two of you. Prepare
it
just before serving, then sit back and savour each deliciously
creamy spoonful with the one you love.
8
to 10 small soft ladyfingers, halved 8 to 10
1/4 cup hot water 50 mL
2 tsp Instant Coffee granules 10 mL
1 bar (44 g) Nestle Crunch candy, chopped
1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur or dark rum 50 mL
2 cups vanilla, coffee or chocolate Ice Cream, softened 500 mL
Fresh berries (optional)
Directions:
Line
bottom and sides of two 1-cup (250 mL) dessert dishes with ladyfingers.
In
small bowl, combine water and coffee granules until granules are
dissolved; brush over ladyfingers. Divide half of the
chopped candy bar evenly between dishes.
In
food processor or blender, blend together ice cream and liqueur
until smooth; spoon into prepared dishes.
Top
evenly with remaining chopped candy bar. Serve immediately, garnished
with berries (if using).
Romance
can be in the air anytime of year so don't throw away these recipes,
pull them out anytime!
About the Author:
Chris Sadler is Owner and WebAdmin of The 1001Recipes2Send.com
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