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.