Unicorn. Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Just wondering if anyone has anything special planned for tonight. We used to have some kind of fun pasta dish, but now that dd is gf, those are rare, and pretty boring (no stuffed shells or ravioli, etc.) So what's on the table at your house tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nothing special - just tacos, Spanish rice, and corn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 dh is going to take our dds out to dinner. He wants them to be his valentine. We exchanged a box of thin mints and a king sized butterfinger. :) He's taking me out to dinner at Black Angus Steakhouse tomorrow night. I have a coupon for a campfire feast for two for $39.99. Aren't we so romantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Whatever my husband brings home for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We're having balsamic marinated steak with baked potatoes, carrot-broccoli casserole, salad, and red velvet poke cake for dessert. All eaten on our wedding china by candlelight. The kids love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 DH is taking me out to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. :) DH bought me a 12 pack of beer from a microbrewery. Nothing says "I love you" like a 12 pack. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Grilled salmon, sweet potaotoes cut in coins then roasted (awesome), and green beans. After the little man is asleep, there will be chocolate fondue with fruit and pretzels. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The thing to do around here is to get a heart-shaped pizza at any of several restaurants. We're actually going to make our own pizza but not heart-shaped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm making dh's favorite meal - poppy seed chicken casserole and crescent rolls. The kids are asking me to make it special by not serving the usual green beans with it. If they behave themselves, I might be nice and make honey carrots instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Yes he knows the way to my heart! He sounds like a good man. :) :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 steak with either a garlic butter sauce or balsamic reduction sauce (I haven't decided which yet), crash hot potatoes and cajun roasted sweet potatoes, salad and asiago cheese bread (or garlic naan from TJ if I'm feeling lazy about making bread later). Then we are having chocolate fondue with strawberries, bananas, pretzels, marshmallows and Peppermint Jo-Jo's for dippers. There is also a bottle of sparkling grape juice left from Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Totally not Valentine themed, but we're having Thai fish cakes and roasted eggplant with curry peanut sauce, along with stir-fried vegetables and rice. I did think to plan a dessert, though. Hot fudge brownie sundaes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 No fancy dinner, but I bought myself a gorgeous bouquet of roses and flowers. Dh was shocked. He has never gotten me flowers or done anything for Valentine's though, and I just figured if I wanted flowers I might as well pick them up. I love flowers and they are so cheap around Valentine's Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityMom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nothing special -- just penne and meatballs. But our dessert on Valentine's Day always involves cherries. For years, even after we left NYC, we would get a cherry pie from Bubby's Pie Co. This year, I am looking forward to a cherry cheesecake. Happy Valentine's Day, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We just had baked fish, couscous and stir-fried snow peas. We don't celebrate Valentine's day. We did spend an hour putting up nest boxes to protect the nestlings from our rapacious crows, so that made me happy. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Tacos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm making a cauliflower sformato. Never tried this recipe, but it's from one of our favorite vegetarian cookbooks, so it should be good. It will be accompanied by a loaf of my homemade bread (my latest hobby) and a salad. I was going to do a fruit platter since dh is not big on desserts but when I went to pick up the strawberries, they had those little shortcake things that you put strawberries and whipping cream on top of. I don't care for them, but they were something special to dh during his childhood, so that'll be dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 No fancy dinner, but I bought myself a gorgeous bouquet of roses and flowers. Dh was shocked. He has never gotten me flowers or done anything for Valentine's though, and I just figured if I wanted flowers I might as well pick them up. I love flowers and they are so cheap around Valentine's Day. Hee Hee. Dh and I ran to the store last night to get flowers for ds's girlfriend- he couldn't go w/ me because he had a ton of homework, and had been tutoring other people for two days and was behind. So here I am running around the store w/ dh and carrying a single red rose. I finally handed it to dh, and told him to carry it, because I was tired of getting funny looks from all the men in the store! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 We're having balsamic marinated steak with baked potatoes, carrot-broccoli casserole, salad, and red velvet poke cake for dessert. All eaten on our wedding china by candlelight. The kids love it! I'm coming to your house for dinner! :D Care to share the recipe for carrot broccoli casserole? So far, I have gf chocolate mini heart cakes. What else we are having, I don't know. At least I have my priorities straight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Something with ketchup. (We bought a new bottle and Youngest really wants something with Ketchup for dinner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Penne with vodka sauce and italian sausage with garlic bread. Champagne or sparkling apple cider in our wedding crystal. (dds love this). Chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 luckily i forgot to plan anything . . cuz i'm sick. we're having plain old spaghetti night. well, partly planned so i could make extra meatballs for the freezer in case I get over my cold in time to have my knee surgery which is scheduled for monday . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Seafood enchiladas in a cream sauce :-) Since my children have no taste, they'll be eating pizza rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We are having chicken souvlaki from out favorite restaurant and valentine cupcakes for dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Fondue. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Pasta Vodka--first real carbs in weeks. I can hardly wait. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Spicy grilled shrimp, long grain and wild rice, and steamed brocolli. Valentine cookies and hazelnut coffee for dessert. We're going out to dinner tomorrow night. The kids will all be away at campouts, etc and we will be home alone! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Manicotti, Italian bread, salad with homemade dressing, and chocolate cake with pink frosting and Valentine heart sprinkles on top. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Pizza Dippers. I'm making two heart shaped sauce-less cheese pizzas, sliced into thin strips. Then, everyone can have little cups with their choice of dipping sauces - pizza sauce, ranch, garlic butter, hot sauce, and barbecue sauce. If I had a nacho cheese sauce, I'd offer that too, but I don't tonight. Cucumbers and carrot sticks for sides, since we have ranch out anyway. For dessert we have sugar cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, and a few chocolate covered cherries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We had Valentine's Day breakfast instead - Greek yogurt with strawberries, blueberries, and Love Crunch (organic chocolate granola from Aldi's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I just picked up filets. I think I'm going to do a mushroom sauce and grilled asparagus. The kids are having spaghetti. It's their favorite! I also picked up some bacon as a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Leftovers! :laugh: Dh is on a work trip and ds1 has school tonight. We don't usually do anything special for V-day anyway. And those leftovers need to get eaten up. And I won't have to cook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Cream of Tomato soup, filet mignon, potatoes, Rose Water Panna Cotta with Raspberries, Lychee, and ginger. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Chinese take-out from our favorite place. We're moving out of state in a week and a half, so it's our last chance to eat their yummy food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Heart-shaped pancakes and bacon, with elderberry syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Dh is at the dentist having a filling replaced. We are having scrambled eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We had Valentine's Day breakfast instead - Greek yogurt with strawberries, blueberries, and Love Crunch (organic chocolate granola from Aldi's). We did this too. I even cheated and picked up the pancakes, bacon, and sausage from a fast food place because we were out of milk...lol. I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the pancakes into heart shapes, and we also had strawberries. I left the baskets of valentines from the valentine swap, along with a package of candy for each of the boys, beside their plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Kids are having quesadillas, so I'm Mom of the Year. For dh and I: salad, coq au vin, creme brulee. Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Chicken in wine sauce over orzo Grilled eggplant and zuchinni Good bread from the bakery and dk chocolate caramels with sea salt from Tjs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Homemade pizza and ice cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I was going to make homemade heart shaped pizza, but I seem to have gotten some virus type thing, so I don't feel up to cooking. Dh is out of town, so I just ordered heart shaped pizzas to be delivered & added an order of breadsticks. We already have fresh fruit, so I'm calling that a perfectly acceptable Valentine dinner. Please don't burst my bubble of pseudo-accomplishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm making my one "fancy" dinner that everyone in the house likes! Pan-fried chicken in a creamy white wine/mustard sauce with grapes served on top of couscous. And a layered mocha cheesecake for dessert! We may not be able to go out to eat (not that I'd want to be out with the masses today, anyway), but we can still eat like it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 No clue...I'm not on my feet today. Maybe pizza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm making my one "fancy" dinner that everyone in the house likes! Pan-fried chicken in a creamy white wine/mustard sauce with grapes served on top of couscous. And a layered mocha cheesecake for dessert! We may not be able to go out to eat (not that I'd want to be out with the masses today, anyway), but we can still eat like it! :) That sounds fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Take out Olive Garden. DH's idea...fine by me! I can make my one meal last for 3 meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm making my one "fancy" dinner that everyone in the house likes! Pan-fried chicken in a creamy white wine/mustard sauce with grapes served on top of couscous. And a layered mocha cheesecake for dessert! We may not be able to go out to eat (not that I'd want to be out with the masses today, anyway), but we can still eat like it! :) Oh that sounds delicious! Would you share recipes if we ask nicely? Could I have the recipes please? (That was me asking nicely) Take out Olive Garden. DH's idea...fine by me! I can make my one meal last for 3 meals. I love making multiple meals from one takeout meal. Three times the yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomToJazmyne Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Chicken Strips, mac & cheese, rolls, some kind of veggie and hot fudge sundaes for dessert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Um...leftovers and an ice cream cake DH picked up on his way home from work. DD and I have Girl Scouts tonight, so I don't really have time for cooking. And we have food that needs to be eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Ribs, potatoes, peas, rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri in MI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We usually celebrate as a family, casually, at home. For the life of me I cannot remember last year's Valentine's Day. Usually I make a special meal at home and give my son & hubby each some candy and a card. This morning (afternoon, really) I made heart shaped pink pancakes for ds. Tonight dh is taking us out to Logan's Roadhouse. Not sure why he chose that restaurant or how he can afford to take me anywhere, but it's dinner out, so who am I to complain! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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