Recipes Tagged ‘Valentine’s Day’

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet cupcakes and cakes are such a nice treat on Valentine’s Day. The cake is surprisingly chocolaty and the rich cream cheese frosting make it such a beautiful and decedent dessert. I love this recipe because it is not as oily as some red velvet recipes because it uses sour cream instead of buttermilk. [...]

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a great and easy cream cheese frosting. Try it on my Red Velvet Cupcakes.
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together:
1 8oz package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
Mix until combined, then slowly add in:
1 16oz box powdered sugar
Beat until smooth. Frosts [...]

Broiled Salmon with Lemon Vodka Cream Sauce

This is a decedent dish that is very easy to make.  It great for a dinner party or special occasion dinner.
Preheat oven to broil.  Generously brush four salmon fillets (about 1-1 1/2 pounds) with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet.  Place in oven and bake for about 10-15 [...]

Seared Scallops with Tomato, Spinach and Mushroom Salsa

I love scallops and this is a great way to prepare them.  It’s a simple recipe and very fresh taste.  You can make these scallops as a starter course or as the main course.

In a small bowl, combine:
20 grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
In a [...]

Christina’s Meatballs

My husband and I recently went to a dinner party where the hostess served the most amazing meatballs I have ever had.  They were exceptional.  She was kind enough to give us the recipe, which deserves to be shared.  Since these meatballs require a little more work and preparation, you would serve them along side [...]