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- NRDC
- February 9, 2012
- 1:04 pm
- 16 comments
by Laurie David, Environmentalist and Author, The Family Dinner
Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner for two, four or ten this Valentine’s Day, make sure the first ingredient is love. Instead of feeling duped into buying corny cards or overpriced flowers, why not use the occasion to start a family ritual? A home-cooked meal where everyone participates is the best gift of all.
Here’s my family twist for this special night: we dine in the fancy room, use our good dishes and fill the table with everything red we can possibly find. Even the food gets the red treatment.
Start out with these Ruby Red Razzle Dazzles and a Lett-Us Love salad tossed with this special pomegranate vinaigrette.
For the main event, get out your heart-shaped cookie cutters and make sure nothing is safe from them, not even the mozzarella! These Oh, I Love You So! TorteloniOs in festive pink tomato sauce are sure to please everyone at the table.
Make Dad the head waiter (tray in hand) and the kids the guests of honor at a dinner the whole family cooked together. Finally, cap the meal off with a sweet treat, like these I’m a Fool for You raspberry parfaits.
You can also show your loved ones how much you care with a special e-card from the NRDC Green Gifts Valentine’s Day Collection — and help save the environment at the same time. For just $10 each, you can save the whales, protect the boreal forest or even plant a rainforest tree in Costa Rica in honor of your valentine — plus, it’s better for the planet than sending a traditional paper card. To see NRDC’s full Valentine’s Day Collection, visit www.nrdcgreengifts.org.
So this year, say goodbye to Hallmark and hello to your new Valentine’s Day dinner ritual — love and laughter around the table, family style.
Read more: All recipes, Desserts, Entrees, Food, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian
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+ add your ownsounds greaaaat!
I guess we will have to wait until Valentine's Day next year since we missed them this year.
Thanks for the recipes Laurie.
Yum....
sweet idea, thanks
Thanks for very good and interesting ideas
Thanks for the great ideas!
always love to hear that others are making dinners with love and trying to add a twist of fun and enjoyment.
Thanks
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absolutely! Say goodbye to Hallmark. Celebrations are getting so commercialized. Think/come up with something as suggested in the above article
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