Food: Romantic repast

Friday is Valentine’s Day, and while you could take your sweetheart out for dinner, Food editor Kelly Brant thinks an intimate dinner at home is more romantic than one in a crowded restaurant.

Her menu features a heart-healthy entree (salmon or lean chicken breast) and side dishes (whole-grain risotto and a green vegetable) while the appetizer (Parmesan toasts) and dessert (pots de creme) are just right for a special occasion. Chile peppers, figs and chocolate (or vanilla) lend a little romance and happen to be considered aphrodisiacs in some cultures.

For the recipes, read Wednesday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Food section.

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