Valentine’s Day Recipes

2/14/08

Gwen Cook
Special to the Critic

Valentine’s Day is all about expressing love towards your significant other. What better way to do that than with food?

For a college student with a college sized budget, this can seem rather daunting. First things first, you need to know that it’s the thought that counts. Second of all, making a romantic dinner isn’t that expensive, probably less so than going out to eat at a restaurant.

It’s good to know your sweetie’s favorite dishes beforehand so you know for sure that they will enjoy it. Also, make sure that the portion size is small. No one can be romantic on an overly full stomach.

Dinner should be served and eaten in a romantic setting. So setting a table in the dining hall or a booth at the hornets nest might not be the ideal location.

For those of you who can’t seem to find out your sweeties favorite dish, here are a few that would make a wonderful meal.

Fruit Salad w/ Orange Honey Glaze
Ingredients:
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1 cup cubed honeydew melon
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/8 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. oil

Preparation: Combine fruit in large bowl. Mix orange juice, honey, and oil in separate bowl. Add to fruit mixture and combine.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients:
1 quart of fresh Strawberries
11/2 cup2 of milk chocolate chips
1/3 Tbsp. heavy cream

Preparation: Rinse strawberries in water and dry; leave tops on. Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes at a low setting; stir. Continue melting in 30 second intervals and stirring until the chocolate is completely melted. Dip strawberries in mixture and enjoy.

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
1 package of pre-cooked breaded chicken patties
1/4lb. thinly sliced deli ham
1/4lb. thinly sliced Swiss cheese

Preparation: Place patties on microwave safe plate. Place desired amount of ham on patties. Place cheese on top of the ham. Put into microwave and cook on medium heat for 1 minute. If cheese isn’t entirely melted or patty isn’t warm, put in for another minute. Continue until completely warm and melted.