Recipes for a Memorable Evening at Home

by Lucido Global

Forget the stress of trying to score that coveted restaurant reservation, going out on Valentine’s Day is overrated anyway. It doesn't need to be February 14th to treat yourself to a date night at home.

Whether you’re celebrating with that special someone, hanging out with friends, or treating yourself, give these delicious recipes a try for a 5 star, 4 course, home cooked meal any time of the year that will surely be more memorable than any restaurant dinner.

After all, the key to anyone’s heart is food!

COCKTAIL | Grapefruit Mojitos for twoIngredients:

2 limes
1 handful of mint
2 grapefruits
3 oz. white rum
2 tbsp. honey
1 bottle sparkling water

Directions:

Squeeze the juice from 1 grapefruit and 1 lime into each glass, then divide, add, and stir all of the ingredients per glass, and finish by muddling the mint leaves.

STARTER | Bruschetta Hearts

Ingredients:

8 slices whole wheat bread
4 oz. goat cheese, softened
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbsp. extra-vigin olive oil
1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cut the slices of bread using a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Arrange the bread hearts and toast them in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until light brown and crispy. Spread each toast heart with a thin layer of goat cheese.

Next, in a small mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, basil leaves, and salt and pepper. Distribute tomato mixture evenly over each toast heart, spreading it to emphasize the heart shape. Serve immediately.

ENTREE | SURF AND TURFSkip the steakhouse and serve shrimp and beef tenderloin
with a side of asparagus at home.