Valentine’s Day

I love entertaining on Valentine’s Day. Bringing friends together is a way for me to show the gratitude I have for them being in my life. Set a beautiful table! Purchase candlesticks. Use your cloth napkins, tablecloths and get a bouquet of flowers. Have fun!!

This year my menu is:

  • Appetizers: Smoked Salmon on blini, charcuterie board, veggies

  • Dinner: Shrimp Scampi with linguini, Caesar Salad

  • Dessert: Chocolate Fudge Pie (see recipe below!)

  • Refreshments: Rose Champagne; Chardonnay; Sparkling Water; Espresso 

If Valentine’s Day is your jam, have fun with it!! Enjoy the weekend! Even if you’re single, you can plan and have a fun weekend with your crew!! Romantic things to do:

  • Breakfast in bed

  • Pajama’s all-day binge-watching your favorite movies

  • Prepare a candlelight dinner

  • Enjoy a staycation

  • Go out with friends or invite friends over

  • Book a spa day

  • Hike, ski, skate

  • Go camping 


Chocolate Fudge Pie 

No bake | Serves 6-8 people 

Ingredients:

  • 12-16oz. Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 60% cacao

  • 1 tub Cool whip (let thaw in fridge)

  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons coffee (cooled)

  • 3/4 cup mixed salted nuts

  • 1 can whip cream (or make your own)

  • 1 store-bought pie shell (pecan/graham/chocolate) 

Filling addition options:

  • 2 tablespoons raisins

  • 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter

Filling addition options:

  • Caramel drizzle

  • Fresh berries

  • Crushed shortbread cookies 

Instructions:

  1. Add chocolate to the top of a double boiler (or use pot of water and place heat resistance bowl on top)

  2. As the water boils stir the chocolate as it melts

  3. Once the chocolate is melted, turn the heat down, and immediately add the whipped cream, coffee, extract, nuts, and optional ingredients. The mixture may stiffen, but keep stirring.

  4. Immediately pour into the pie shell.

  5. Place in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 hours.

  6. When ready to serve, use the tip of the whip cream dispenser to decorate the pie with a pretty design.

  7. Add any of the suggested options.

  8. Enjoy!! 

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