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It’s not Valentine’s Day – but you want it to be a special night for just the two of you.
You’ve met someone special – maybe through friends – maybe on one of those Romance relationship sites like eHarmony or WUVING.com – and you want to whip up a truly romantic dinner! A dinner date to remember forever. This could be true love.
You’re looking for some great romantic dinner recipes to sweep that special guy or girl off his or her feet.
Nothing, after all, says romance like an intimate candlelit dinner. You’ve set a beautiful table, complete with tall white candles. You’ve picked a nice wine. And you’ve got that quiet slow music ready.
If you really want to show that special someone that you not only care – but you can cook – these romantic dinner recipes will have your mouths watering and your hearts afire…
And it’s easy!
–Chinese Sesame Chicken–
2 Chicken Breast, skinless & boned pieces about 6-8 oz.
5 tablespoons corn starch
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon chili oil depending on degree of spicy of your taste
1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
Salad oil for deep fry
Iceberg lettuce
Sauce:
8 tablespoons Chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
4 tablespoons Sugar
4 tablespoons White vinegar
1 teaspoon Corn starch
1 teaspoon Sake
1/2 teaspoon Oyster sauce
In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until well blended.
Cut chicken breast into ½ inch strips. Place in a bowl with water and salt and let soak for about 15 minutes. Do not drain. Add cornstarch and mix well, coating chicken. Add 1 tablespoon salad oil to chicken and mix to smooth and separate chicken strips.
Heat wok – or frying pan – with medium flame, pour in oil for deep frying. Heat oil up to about 325 degrees. Place coated chicken strips in piece by piece and fry until it is crispy and cooked through. Remove chicken and pour off oil.
Heat up wok again with an additional 1-teaspoon salad oil. Add ginger, garlic and chili oil stir frying until fragrant. Add sauce mix, stir until thickens. Add fried chicken strips and mix well to coat all chicken strips with sauce. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds before serving on a bed of lettuce.
– Jiangsu Fried Rice–
1 c Uncooked rice
5 T Butter
1 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped carrots
2/3 c Chopped scallions
3 T Sesame seeds
5 Eggs
5 T Soy sauce
Salt & Pepper
Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, melt butter.
Add onions, carrots and scallions. Saute until carrots are translucent.
Set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place sesame seeds in a shallow pan.
Bake until golden brown (10 to 15 minutes), shaking pan occasionally for even color. Lightly grease another skillet. Beat eggs. Pour into hot skillet. Cook as you would scrambled eggs. Combine rice, vegetables, sesame seeds and eggs.
Add soy sauce. Stir. Salt and pepper to taste.
–Tossed Salad with Ginger Salad Dressing–
Create your favorite Tossed Salad
Ginger Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until all of the ginger is well-pureed. Makes 1 3/4 cups.
For a light but tantalizing dessert, it’s OK to leave the Chinese theme slightly and serve an…
– Eastern Carrot Souffle–
3 1/2 lbs. peeled Carrots
1-1/2 lbs. Sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla 1/4 Cup flour
6 eggs
1/2 lb. Margarine
Powdered sugar
1. Steam or boil carrots until extra soft. Drain well.
2. While carrots are warm, add sugar, baking powder, and vanilla.
3. Whip with mixer until smooth.
4. Add flour and mix well.
5. Whip eggs and add to flour mixture, blend well.
6. Add softened margarine to mixture and blend well.
7. Pour mixture into baking dish about half full as the souffle will rise.
8. Bake in 350-degree oven about 1 hour or until top is a light golden brown.
9. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar over top before serving.
And that’s everything you need to create a Romantic Dinner for Two! Did you ever think that it would be this good?
Bon Appetit!
- Brian Alan Burhoe brianalanburhoe.com.
About the Author:
A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants for over 30 years. He is a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian’s articles reflect his interests in food service, dreamstudy, imaginative literature and our best friends — our dogs. His Home Page is A CULINARY MYSTERY TOUR – A Literary Chef
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People often think that food can only ever increase the waistline; and is often regarded as the “enemy” especially if a person is trying to get into tiptop shape. But the truth it: when it comes to a person’s bid to increase muscle mass, the best and safest option is to always consider food as an ally.
There are some food types that can help a person bulk up without adding unnecessary fats to one’s physique. And there are some food types that can speed up metabolism better. There are also those that help eliminate toxic wastes in the body too. These are considered as “super foods” or foods that contain the necessary materials needed for a specific set of action; which in this case, is to increase muscle mass through dieting.
Nonetheless, it should be pointed out that this list of “super foods” should only be used as a guide. This should not act as the ultimate substitute for the professional advice given by health care providers, dieticians, nutritionists and physical trainers.
This is particularly true especially when it comes to the amount of calories or portions that a person should be consuming on a daily basis. This should be balanced with the calories that the same person is expending via exercises. As always, eating the correct amount of portions should help the person increase muscle mass; but overshooting those portions can lead to weight gain, or even nutritional imbalance. Saying thus, two of the more common “super foods” that anyone can easily find are:
1. Allium vegetables are extremely rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Antioxidants help accelerate cell regeneration, which in turn is essential if a person is really working specific muscle groups to add bulk to the physique. Without a healthy supply of antioxidants, it would be difficult to regain or maintain muscle strength. At the same time, flavonoids increase the uric acid in the system which helps expel toxic wastes (and even cancerous mutagens) from the body. Examples of allium vegetables are: chives, leeks, garlic, onions, scallions and shallots. It is said that in order to gain the most from these vegetables, it would be best to take these raw or lightly cooked. For people who are not particularly keen on eating allium vegetables, there are now dietary supplements available. However, supplements that contain allium (like garlic oil capsules) must always be taken with the advice and supervision of a health care provider.
2. Cruciferous vegetables have many organic benefits. These are rich in Vitamin C and high in fiber; not to mention an extremely great source of phytochemicals. Vitamin C is also a wonderful source of antioxidants. Fiber is essential in eliminating wastes from the body and promoting bowel movement. Fiber is also essential in helping speed up the person’s metabolic rate. And phytochemicals are rich in antioxidant properties; at the same time, these act as dietary fibers as well. Examples of cruciferous vegetables are: broccoli, Brussels sprout, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, horseradish, kale, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnip greens (and roots), radish, and watercress. These vegetables can be very filling, which helps keep unwanted hunger pangs or food cravings at bay.
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