Quick romantic dinner. How to prepare a romantic dinner at home - the most complete instructions for a passionate cook. Crab meat and cheese balls

Representatives of both sexes face this question at least once in their lives. On the one hand, with your beloved (beloved) paradise in a hut with a cup of tea and a dried sandwich. On the other hand, you always want to celebrate a significant moment (and the thought of a romantic evening comes at a turning point in a relationship) and prepare something truly worthy of being called romantic dinner for your loved one.

Here are a few rules to keep in mind when organizing a romantic dinner:

Food should be prepared quickly, easily and without requiring the skills of a chef. This is understandable - who wants romance after 4-5 hours spent at the stove. I give my simplest and fastest recipes with photos.

For the process of sharing a meal to be truly romantic, meat, poultry and fish must be boneless. Let it be easy to use a knife and fork, and clean hands may soon come in handy.

I advise romantics to do without onions, garlic, salted fish and sharp cheeses. All these are unnecessary smells for the continuation of the evening, you will agree.

Cooked food should not cause discomfort after a couple of hours. Don't cook anything too spicy or fried. We will also leave beans and peas for less romantic occasions, for example.

Don't cook too many different dishes. Served table will lose all romanticism, if you force him with plates of dozens of appetizers. One salad, one hot dish and one dessert are enough.

The salad must be served directly on the plate. On two dishes, more precisely. Let it look like a complete masterpiece, like in a restaurant. You can do this with both a hot dish and dessert.

Prepare dishes, tablecloths and napkins without picture. It's better to decorate the table romantic accessories- candles, hearts, flowers and bows (see some examples in my article). Only in this case the table setting will not seem tacky.

Now about the products from which we need to prepare our home-made romantic dinner. I don’t know how effective aphrodisiac products are, but since every people inhabiting our planet has such products, it means there is something in it. Even the purely psychological effect of contemplation and anticipation of gastronomic pleasure in a pleasant campaign will triple us.

These are the products:

Avocado, bananas, mushrooms, caviar, nuts, coffee, strawberries, sesame seeds, honey, almonds, celery, dates, chocolate, eggs.

There is no meat in this list, but in the minds of Russian romantics, it is the most preferred aphrodisiac , so we prepare our favorite dishes with peace of mind.

What to cook for a romantic dinner: quick and easy recipes

Chicken breast in honey sauce, salad with cherry tomatoes and feta, strawberries and cream (25 minutes for everything!).

If you have the opportunity to prepare a candlelight dinner in advance, take this selection ():

If you had a very ordinary dinner, do this... The French serve it as dessert, so it all comes together :-)! Check out my article with pictures and tips on exactly how to serve different types of cheese with fruit and wine! Believe me, it's very cool! And if there is also a good film about love...

More options:

Salads and appetizers:

The recipe is in pictures, extremely simple and very successful.

Don’t make a salad at all; make do with a few canapés (small sandwiches on skewers) from my collection. There are elegant and quite romantic combinations of meat, fish and vegetables.

Main course:

(kebabs on skewers). Very quickly - a minute and a half on each side. Fry in a regular frying pan! Proven recipe with photos and videos!

Meat in a sleeve with sauce (prepared without the participation of romantics, but tasty and beautiful). Don't miss my detailed recipe in pictures.

Spending time with your soulmate is unusual, sensual and always welcome. Therefore, a romantic dinner for your loved one should be the most delicious. It’s easy to prepare the main dish at home. You will find all the recipes below, let's look at them.

Romantic dinner for your loved one - choose a dish

Treat your man to a delicious dinner. We suggest you consider chicken in half a pineapple with cheese, trout with champagne sauce, shrimp with tomato sauce, champignons in creamy sour cream sauce. What delicious things can you cook for a romantic dinner for two?

Recipe No. 1. Chicken in pineapple halves with cheese

• hard cheese - 200 gr.
• mayonnaise (fat content 25-40%) - 60 gr.
• fresh pineapple, large - 1 pc.
• chicken fillet - 0.6 kg.
• onion - 1 pc.
• favorite seasonings - to taste

In addition to the chicken:

• potatoes - 900 gr.
• olive oil - 60-70 ml.
• dried Provençal herbs - to taste

1. Wash the pineapple and dry it on towels. Arm yourself with a sharp knife, evenly cut the fruit into 2 parts along with the green “crown” (do not get rid of it). Cut the flesh out of the pineapple, being careful not to damage the edges of the fruit.

2. Rinse the chicken fillet, dry it, get rid of the film. Cut the chicken into cubes about 2 cm in size. Chop the pineapple pulp that you removed earlier in the same way. Add to meat.

3. Get rid of the husks on the onions, chop them into half rings or rings. Enter to the pineapple with bird. Pour the contents with mayonnaise combined with spices, ground pepper, and salt to taste.

4. Place the prepared filling into the pineapple halves, do not compact it, otherwise it will not bake. Sprinkle with grated cheese, line a baking sheet with foil and place 2 stuffed fruit halves on it.

5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. A romantic dinner for your loved one is best accompanied by a side dish, so go for the potatoes. At home you can make it in a rustic way. Recipes are available, use the following technology.

6. Boil the root vegetables until 80% done, then cut into “orange” slices. Place in a single row with the chicken, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spices. Wrap the green part of the pineapple in foil so that the “crown” does not burn.

7. When the temperature in the oven reaches 180 degrees, place the baking sheet inside. Bake the chicken in the pineapple halves for half an hour. Serve on large plates, removing the foil from the tail of the fruit in advance.

Recipe No. 2. Champignons in sour cream sauce with potatoes and cheese

• potatoes - 6 pcs.
• fresh champignons - 1 kg.
• onions - 1 pc.
• sour cream 25% fat - 380-400 gr.
• hard cheese (grated) - 60 gr.
• vegetable oil - 30 ml.
• seasonings (favorite) - to taste
• apple cider vinegar - 20 ml.

1. Place the mushrooms in a colander and rinse well under the tap. Prepare the filling for the champignons: mix sour cream with chopped onion in half rings, your favorite seasonings, a pinch of salt and ground pepper. Mix the mushrooms with the marinade, wait a third of an hour.

2. A romantic dinner prepared for a loved one cannot be limited to just mushrooms. At home, the dish is served with potatoes, all recipes confirm this.

3. While the champignons are steeping, prepare the potatoes: wash, peel, chop into 2*2 cm squares. Grease a baking dish with oil, place the potatoes on the bottom (do not compact).

4. Place the pickled champignons on top of everything, pour over the apple cider vinegar and the rest of the marinade. Preheat the oven to 195-200 degrees, bake the mushrooms and potatoes for at least half an hour.

5. When the specified time has come to an end, remove the dish and sprinkle the champignons with grated cheese. Place in the now turned off oven for 10 minutes, serve on wide plates.

Recipe No. 3. Trout with champagne sauce

• sour cream 20% fat - 300 gr.
• trout (loin) - 900-950 gr.
• butter - 150 gr.
• lemon juice - 100 ml.
• champagne - 700 ml.
• flour - 30 gr.
• chicken yolk (chilled) - 4 pcs.
• mixture of universal herbs - to taste

1. Rinse the chilled fish well and sprinkle with spices. It is better to take dried parsley and dill. Dry the trout, prepare a baking sheet and grease it with heated butter.

2. Sprinkle the surface with ground coriander mixed with cardamom and thyme. Place trout pieces on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees, bake the fish for 7 minutes.

3. After the specified time, uncork the champagne and measure out 100 ml. and pour the drink over the fish. Continue baking it at the same temperature for another 20-30 minutes until a light crust forms on the surface.

4. A romantic dinner for your beloved partner is something special. At home, you can prepare a dish whose recipes are kept secret. While the fish is baking, make the sauce.

5. In a frying pan with high sides, mix the remaining champagne, melted butter, a little salt and spices, sifted flour, yolks, sour cream, lemon juice. Simmer for 3 minutes.

6. While the sauce is cooking, remove the fish from the oven and place it in a frying pan with pouring. Simmer the trout in this mixture until the translucent liquid has partially evaporated. Serve in slices on a wide plate.

Recipe No. 4. Shrimp with tomato sauce

• large shrimp (peeled) - 800 gr.
• tomatoes - 3 pcs.
• onion - 1 pc.
• garlic cloves - 3-4 pcs.
• olive oil - 80 ml.
• lemon juice - 70 ml.
• granulated sugar - 30 gr.
• butter - 10 gr.
• seasonings (curry, turmeric, cumin, ground pepper, cinnamon) - to taste

1. First you need to make a marinade for king prawns. They absorb flavor and smell quickly, so don't overdo it with spices. In a glass container, mix lemon juice and 20 ml. olive oils.

2. In another bowl, combine a pinch of each type of seasoning, as well as 15 g. granulated sugar. Place this mixture into the lemon-oil mixture and wait until the sugar dissolves.

3. Place the shrimp in the solution, then the romantic dinner prepared for your loved one will turn out delicious. At home, shrimp are marinated for 1 hour, all recipes say so.

4. While marinating, make the tomato sauce. To do this, boil a kettle, pour hot water into a container and soak the tomatoes for a couple of minutes. Then immediately transfer them into cold (preferably ice) liquid. Remove the skin.

5. Chop the tomatoes into cubes of equal size and place in a deep frying pan. Separately, fry the onion half rings, mix with the tomatoes and pour in 100 ml. clean water. Simmer the ingredients under the lid until they lose volume.

6. Salt, pepper, add the remaining sugar, add your favorite seasonings (but not too much). Pass the garlic cloves through a press and insert here. Simmer for another 3 minutes.

7. By this time, the shrimp have already been marinated. Fry them in butter, serve with tomato sauce.

Recipe No. 5. Warm salad with beef and honey

• beef tenderloin (or veal) - 0.5 kg.
• Cherry tomatoes - 15-18 pcs.
• Iceberg salad - 60 gr.
• salad in “Mix” packs (optional) - 1 pack
• olive oil - 80-100 ml.
• lemon juice - 30 ml.
• mustard (liquid) - 10 gr.
• soy sauce - 40 ml.
• garlic cloves - 2 pcs.
• liquid honey - 20 gr.
• pepper and salt - to taste
• ginger root (grated) - 10-12 gr.
• sesame - 5 gr.

1. Wash the tomatoes and leave to dry on towels. Do the same with Iceberg lettuce and Mix (if added). Grate the ginger root, you need to get half a teaspoon. Pass the garlic cloves through a press.

2. Wash the beef (or better yet, veal), dry it, and leave it in the freezer for 10 minutes. Freezing will help you with further cutting. Chop the meat into 1.5*1.5 cm pieces or slices.

3. Prepare beef filling: mix lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce. Send the pieces to marinate for a quarter of an hour.

4. Do not overcook the meat, otherwise a romantic dinner for your loved one will go to waste. Cooking at home is not difficult, all recipes are step-by-step.

5. After marinating, fry the beef in vegetable or butter for 12-15 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off the stove and leave the meat covered for 20 minutes.

6. Then chop the washed cherries into 2 equal halves and place in a bowl. Add chopped Iceberg and Mix lettuce, fried pieces of beef, grated ginger and garlic. Salt and pepper.

7. Drizzle the salad with olive oil mixed with lemon juice, soy sauce, mustard and liquid honey. Garnish the dish with roasted black sesame seeds.

If you are seriously thinking about what to cook for a romantic dinner planned for two, choose one of the proposed options. You should not binge on food in the evening. Leave some energy to continue the evening!

Have you ever heard of couples therapy, where two people find warmth in solitude for spiritual intimacy. Now you know that no one can stop you if you want to spend time together and separate from the noisy crowd right in the middle of the evening. Rachel offers her own idea for dinner. All you need is to take care of the sauce in advance and have it ready.

Giada de Laurentiis, like a true Italian, prefers homemade ravioli. And to get that inherently tender texture, she uses frozen spinach for the filling. This also helps preserve its fresh color, which remains green thanks to the freezing method. But you should not be distracted while pureeing the filling, otherwise you will end up with mush instead of well-chopped mushrooms and spinach. When you bite into the ravioli, you can taste each flavor individually, and the pieces will retain maximum flavor.

All you need for a good evening is having chicken on the table. And it will taste excellent if you combine it with white wine sauce. All the fat that leaks out from frying the chicken will go into the sauce. The garlic will complement the already delicious flavor of the chicken, and the crispy skin will result from the oil rub.

Aina cooks shrimp in garlic butter. And boiled pasta will take on an intense aroma, they will not stick together in the oil, and will reveal the pleasant pepperiness of the red flakes. Take large shrimp and you will be surprised how tasty they can be.

Tyler's chicken tenders are chicken tenders that have been pounded to a thin edge. The rolls, with layers of ham and cheese, are first coated in breading and then fried until crispy. These rolled rolls look so neat that the warmth of your hands will open any heart.

What a thick and rich color this lasagna sauce is, and if you haven't tried this recipe yet, then take it first hand. Ann takes the best ingredients and combines them into a classic four-cheese lasagna recipe.

Another roll is one of the top five restaurant dishes. Tyler will help you understand the terminology so you can master the fine preparation of the vegetable paste needed to stuff the roll. Under the layer of Parma ham you will see a layer of finely chopped mushrooms, stewed in butter until a pate is formed, to which you need to pay attention by selecting aromatic herbs.

Now the steakhouse is in your home, just add shrimp and asparagus to your plate.

Don't forget about the upcoming romantic dinner, and the sauce when you drink wine on your Sunday off. You'll need a glass of dry red wine to make the sauce for the roasted chicken and mushrooms. This dish is for two people only.

Giada demonstrates how to make risotto, and achieving the creamy texture that risotto lovers crave is not that difficult. Her recipe calls for red wine and then she adds peas, which will soften with the heat of the dish and add an unexpected freshness.

We all love to eat delicious food. But I don’t particularly want to cook for a long and difficult time. Especially if it's lunch for two. Important criteria for such a meal, as a rule, are:

• ease of preparation → so that you don’t have to spend half a day preparing the dish;
• nutritional value → so that after 15 minutes you don’t have to look for a new snack;
• accessibility → so as to use available, inexpensive products if possible;
• taste → so that food is memorable and brings joy.

We tried to take all these wishes into account by compiling this selection of 10 recipes that you can take note of when planning to cook dinner for two.

The selection includes soups, salads and appetizers, as well as main courses and desserts.

Mushroom soup and toast with cheese, apple and walnuts

For the soup:

• 2 onions;
• olive oil;
• ½ bunch of fresh thyme or other favorite herbs;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 500 grams of champignons;
• 100 g long grain white rice;
• 1 tablespoon cream;
• 1 teaspoon olive oil.

For toast:

• 8 small mushrooms with brown caps;
• 1 small baguette;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• 1 apple;
• ½ bunch of fresh parsley;
• 1 lemon;
• 50 g grated cheese;
• 1 small handful of walnuts.

1. Peel the onion, cut it in half and then finely into half rings. Place the onions in a large saucepan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Then crumble the bouillon cube, add a pinch of salt and pepper, as well as 2 cloves of garlic, crushed in a garlic press.
2. We take only the caps of brown mushrooms and lightly fry them in a frying pan on both sides.
3. Place the remaining brown mushroom stems and champignons (for soup) in a pan with onions, add rice and fry for several minutes. Then fill everything with 1 liter of boiling water and simmer under the lid for 15-20 minutes.
4. Cut 4 slices from the baguette at an angle and place in the pan. Lightly fry on both sides and rub with half a clove of garlic. Peel the apple and cut into matchsticks. Mix it with chopped parsley and add a little lemon juice to them.
5. Place brown mushroom caps on toast, sprinkle cheese and lightly chopped walnuts on top. Place the toast in a covered frying pan or in the oven. We wait until the cheese melts.
6. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to the consistency you like. Then season to taste, pour in cream and olive oil.
7. Sprinkle warm toast with apples and parsley on top and serve with creamy soup.

Beef stroganoff on a bed of rice marinated with red onion and parsley

For rice:

• 1 cup (250 g) long grain white rice;
• ½ bunch of fresh herbs;
• 200 g young spinach (or arugula).

For the marinade:

• 2 small red onions;
• 1 handful of gherkins;
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley.

For the beef stroganoff:

• 300 g mushrooms;
• olive oil;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 500 g lean meat;
• 1 lemon;
• 1 tablespoon cognac;
• 4 tablespoons low-fat yogurt;
• 1 tablespoon milk.

1. Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the pan, add 1 cup of rice, add herbs, a pinch of salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally.
2. Peel the onion, finely chop it into gherkins and put everything in a bowl. Crumble the parsley there, add a tablespoon of cucumber pickle, a pinch of salt and mix everything well.
3. Chop the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with 2 tablespoons of oil. Then add to them the garlic, passed through a garlic press, and 2/3 of the parsley with brine. Don't forget to stir everything periodically.
4. Cut the meat into pieces about 1 cm thick, rub with salt, pepper, paprika and finely grated lemon zest.
5. Place the mushrooms on a plate. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the pan and fry the meat until golden brown.
6. Add spinach (arugula) to the pan with rice and cover with a lid.
7. Pour cognac into the frying pan with meat, carefully set it on fire with a match, when the flame subsides add mushrooms, as well as yogurt and milk. Bring everything to a boil.
8. Place the spinach on a plate and top with rice. Serve beef stroganoff on a bed of rice. Pour the marinade over everything and evenly distribute the mixture of red onion, parsley and gherkins.

Laksa, Thai spicy homemade noodle soup, and chicken thighs

For thighs:

• 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless;
• 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice seasoning;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds;
• 1 fresh red chili pepper.

For the soup:

• 1 chicken or vegetable bouillon cube;
• 1/4 small pumpkin;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 piece of ginger (thumb-sized);
• 1 fresh red chili pepper;
• 1 teaspoon turmeric;
• ½ bunch of green onions;
• 1 teaspoon peanut butter;
• zest of half a lemon;
• ½ bunch of fresh coriander;
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil;
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce;
• 300 g homemade noodles;
• 2 bunches of asparagus, (600 g);
• 300 ml low-fat cream (10-15%);
• 3 limes.

1. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and place the thighs on it, sprinkle them with salt, pepper and spices. Fold the paper in half, nail it down a little and flatten the thighs with a rolling pin. Place them on a heated frying pan and fry on one side for about 3-4 minutes, then turn them over and wait for the thighs to brown on the other side.
2. Pour about 800 ml of boiling water into a large saucepan and place the bouillon cube in it. Cut the pumpkin into large cubes and add to the pan with the bouillon cubes.
3. In a blender, grind: garlic, ginger, chili pepper, turmeric, green onions, peanut butter, zest, coriander, sesame oil, soy sauce. Place the resulting homogeneous mass into a saucepan with broth, then add the noodles.
4. Cut the asparagus in half. Add to the pan, pour in the cream and, as soon as the mixture boils, taste and add seasonings, soy sauce, and lime juice to taste. Then turn off the fire.
5. Pour honey over the toasted thighs, squeeze the juice of 1 lime on top, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cover with a lid. Serve the thighs with laksa soup, garnish the dishes with lime wedges, coriander leaves, and slices of fresh chili.

Omelet with potatoes, sausages and parsley

• 4 small potatoes;
• sea ​​salt;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• 6 large eggs;
• 150 grams of spicy sausages;
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary;
• 2 small red onions;
• juice of 1 lemon;
• olive oil;
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley.

1. Preheat the oven.
2. Place the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water and cook until tender. Drain the water into a colander and leave the potatoes in it so that the water drains and hot steam comes out.
3. Beat the eggs (using a fork) in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
4. Take a frying pan with a non-stick coating, put it on the fire and warm it up well. Place sausages, cut into thin slices, and potato slices on it. After a couple of minutes, when the potatoes and sausage are lightly browned, remove them to a separate plate and set aside.
5. Add rosemary to the pan, followed by beaten eggs. Add potatoes and sausages on top, distributing them evenly throughout the pan. After a couple of minutes, place the pan in the preheated oven and wait until the omelette is covered with a golden crust. Before you take it out of the oven, you need to check if it is baked in the center.
6. While the omelette is in the oven, place the thinly sliced ​​red onion in a bowl, add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and a little olive oil. Mix everything carefully (preferably with your hands) and add parsley leaves. Spread the resulting mixture onto the finished omelette just before serving.

Paella

• 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless;
• sea ​​salt;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• a little flour;
• olive oil;
• 100 g raw smoked sausage, thinly sliced;
• 6 slices of raw smoked meat;
• 1 onion, finely chopped;
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped;
• 2 liters of hot chicken broth;
• 2 large pinches of saffron;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 500 g rice;
• 1 small bunch of parsley;
• 2 handfuls of green peas;
• 10 king prawns;
• 500 g mussels;
• 2 small squid, cut in half.

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC. Season the chicken pieces and sprinkle them with flour. Heat a little olive oil in a large deep pan and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Then place the fried chicken thighs on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30 minutes.
2. We put the pan back on the fire. Add chopped sausage and brisket and fry until crispy. Then add onion and garlic and sauté until soft. Then pour in half the hot chicken broth and add saffron. Also add paprika and rice, close the lid and leave everything to simmer over medium heat. Don't forget to stir from time to time!
3. After 20 minutes, the rice should be almost ready. At this stage, add the remaining broth, as well as peas, shrimp, mussels and squid (if using them). Cover the pan with a lid again and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
4. At the very end, add the cooked chicken, sprinkle the paella with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

American pancakes

• 3 large eggs;
• 115 g flour;
• 1 heaping teaspoon of baking powder (baking powder);
• 140 ml milk;
• 1 pinch of salt.

1. First, separate the whites from the yolks and distribute them into different bowls. Add flour, baking powder and milk to the yolks, mix until smooth. The result should be a thick dough. Beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form and then carefully add them to the dough.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour a little batter into the pan and fry for a few minutes until the pancake is covered with a golden crust. Then turn it over with a spatula and fry on the other side.
3. These pancakes can be made either small or large - at your discretion. You can top them with syrup, jam, honey, butter or sour cream, and sprinkle with fresh berries.

New potato salad

• 400 g new potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar;
• 1/4 cup olive oil;
• 1 tablespoon mustard;
• 1 tablespoon fresh green onion, finely chopped.

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water so that there is about 5 cm from the potatoes to the top edge of the water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer the potatoes over low heat until they are soft (about 20-25 minutes). Then drain the water and let the potatoes cool slightly.
2. While the potatoes are cooling, whisk the egg yolk, vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Continuing to beat, gradually add oil until the mixture thickens slightly. Then add mustard.
3. Finally, place the warm potatoes in a bowl with the resulting sauce and mix everything thoroughly so that the sauce is evenly distributed over the potatoes. Before serving, sprinkle the salad with onions.

Quick pudding

• butter, for greasing;
• 175 g sifted flour;
• 50 g brown sugar;
• 75 g vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon of soda;
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger;
• 1 egg;
• 1 tablespoon syrup;
• finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange;
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract;
• 150 ml milk;
• cream or cream, for decoration.

1. Grease the pudding container well with oil. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Pour a little (about 5 tablespoons) of syrup into the mold and place the dough on top.
2. Cover the pudding with a sheet of parchment paper and tie the pan with string so that the paper stays in place. Bake on the middle level of the microwave oven (750 W) for 12 minutes. We don’t take it out right away, but leave the pudding inside the microwave for another 10 minutes before taking it out.
3. Serve with cream or cream.

Roll with fried shrimp and corn

• 450 g peeled large shrimp;
• 3 tablespoons olive oil;
• salt and freshly ground pepper;
• 1 cup corn;
• 1 celery, finely chopped;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped;
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise;
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika;
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper;
• 1 1/2 cups Chinese cabbage, shredded;
• 4 flatbreads with a diameter of approximately 25 cm or 2 thin pita bread (divide each in half).

1. Place the frying pan on the fire and warm it up thoroughly. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fry shrimp in a frying pan. until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a separate plate.
2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the corn and fry it for a couple of minutes over moderately high heat. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Then add celery, lemon juice, garlic, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper to it. Season everything with salt and pepper. Then add shredded cabbage there.
3. Place the flatbreads (or pita bread) on a heated frying pan and wait until they are slightly browned. Then place the flatbread (or half of the pita bread) on the work surface and place the corn and shredded cabbage in the center. Place shrimp on top. Roll it up, cut it in half and serve.

A candlelit dinner for two can be arranged not only on Valentine’s Day, but also on any of the 365 days a year, when you want to surprise and please your soulmate with something pleasant and there is an uncontrollable desire to arrange a holiday of love, romance and sensuality. What to cook for a romantic dinner? What menu should you create so that everything is delicious and beautiful, but you don’t have to stand at the stove all day and, most importantly, so that you have some strength left for a night of love and passion, and not for a quick pass-out of a tired housewife? 😉 The romantic candlelit dinner that you arrange for your loved one or your loved one should be thought out to the smallest detail so that everything goes like clockwork, like clockwork...

Video menu for lovers

The main role is given not so much to the menu as to the atmosphere of the evening itself, and correctly selected and served dishes, candles, flowers, romantic music will contribute to relaxed spiritual communication and will help you tune in to the right wave.

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Key points in preparation

The menu should be simple enough so that you don’t have to stand at the stove all day and so that by the time your significant other arrives, you have time to set the table and get yourself in order.

The food should be nutritious, but light, so as not to overload the stomach and not spoil the smooth and logical transition of a romantic evening into a night of love, if the latter is part of your plans.

Dishes for such a special occasion should be festive, so that this evening stands out from the faceless everyday sequence.

If you want an afterparty, when preparing dishes for a romantic dinner, you can safely use recognized aphrodisiacs: mushrooms, seafood, eggs, asparagus, celery, nuts, avocado, chili pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, bananas, grapes, strawberries and chocolate. True, your chosen one does not need to know about the purpose of these products: one man will understand everything without words and smile meaningfully, while another may be offended, deciding that you doubt his masculine strength.

Make sure in advance that no one or nothing will disturb you this evening. Turn off everything that can distract you from each other: phones, TV, radio, computer. The world will wait!

We leave only music as the background, the selection of which also needs to be taken care of in advance. Music should set you in a romantic mood, but at the same time not distract or interfere with casual communication.

Don't forget about candles, because this is exactly the element that can add a magical touch to absolutely any atmosphere. The phrase “dinner by candlelight” alone reeks of romance. You should be careful with scented candles, as strong and pungent odors can have the opposite and completely unpredictable effect. During dinner, the main sources of aromas will be dishes, fruits, flowers, perfumes, so it is better to light aroma candles after the meal, closer to the night.

Do not buy strong alcohol for a romantic dinner, but a bottle of good light wine or champagne will definitely not ruin your evening, especially since even the sounds of opening champagne or wine affect us in a certain way on a subconscious level, because we hear them during the holidays and the most pleasant events in our lives.

Even if the dinner takes place on a frosty and snowy winter evening, there must certainly be flowers on the table, but the man must take care of this.

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What to cook for dinner by candlelight

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Shrimp soup with mushrooms

Ingredients:

Cooking method:

Peel and finely chop the shrimp, leaving a few pieces to decorate the dish. Place the prepared shrimp with mushrooms and butter in a saucepan and fry for five minutes. Then add chicken or vegetable broth and dry white wine. Add celery, curry powder and nutmeg. Cook everything over low heat for 20 minutes. We filter. Take out the celery. Grind the shrimp with vegetables through a sieve and grind in a blender. While stirring, pour in the cream. Salt to taste. Let's heat it up. Pour into plates. Top with whole boiled shrimp and herbs.

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Baked vegetables

Ingredients:

Cooking method:

Cut potatoes and zucchini into slices, roll in flour and fry in vegetable oil. Cut tomatoes into slices. Place vegetables in layers in a greased pan. Salt and pepper each layer. The topmost layer should be tomatoes. Place a teaspoon of mayonnaise on each tomato slice. Sprinkle everything with herbs on top. If you and your partner don't mind the smell of garlic, the greens can be finely chopped and mixed with garlic for more flavor and piquancy. Place the pan in the preheated oven for 10 minutes and our vegetables are ready!

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Salmon rolls with avocado

Ingredients:

Cooking method:

Cut the salmon into ribbons 15-20 cm long and 4-5 cm wide. Cut the peeled avocado into small pieces and place in a blender. Add vegetable oil, lemon juice and pepper to the avocado. Whisk everything together. We roll the salmon ribbons into rolls so that there is a little free space left in the middle of each roll. We fasten the rolls with skewers. Decorate the dish with lettuce leaves and herbs. Place avocado paste in the middle of each roll. Serve soy sauce separately in a bowl.

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Grilled salmon fillet

Ingredients:

• salmon fillet
• vegetable oil
• fresh mango and kiwi
• or endive salad for garnish

Cooking method:

Cut the salmon fillet into portions, add salt and sprinkle with lemon juice. Before grilling, lightly coat the fish with odorless vegetable oil. Place the salmon under the grill and fry until done. Serve the dish with lemon and a side dish of fresh kiwi and mango or endive salad.

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Strawberries with whipped cream

Ingredients:

Cooking method:

We sort, wash and dry the strawberries. Sprinkle the berries with powdered sugar and leave for about 20 minutes. Cool the cream and beat with a mixer into a thick foam, gradually adding lemon juice, powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. We transfer the strawberries into bowls, spread whipped cream on top, pour the strawberry juice over everything, which the berries have managed to release. Place one strawberry on top and sprinkle everything with cinnamon. Mmm, just a fairy tale!

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Chocolate truffles

Ingredients:

Cooking method:

Melt the chocolate in a water bath. Add yolks, cream, butter, chopped almonds and cognac. Mix everything thoroughly and cool slightly. Roll the resulting chocolate mass into balls and sprinkle them with cocoa. Place the balls on paper and place in the refrigerator to harden completely.

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Don't forget about the design

Bon appetit and a fabulous continuation of the evening! Don't let romance get lost in the bustle of everyday life, regularly showing it the way into your heart and into your home.