Healthy happy you.
After a healthy but scrumptious dinner of spicy scallops, Mediterranean couscous, and arugula salad, you'll have just enough room left for a chocolaty dessert that puts the sweet into Valentine's Day without ruining your healthy streak. Sure, dark chocolate-dipped strawberries are light and delicious, but it's always fun to try something a little more special for a romantic evening. Why not give Read more
A Sugar user recently asked for menu ideas for a romantic, yet healthy Valentine's dinner. A couple of days ago, I shared my recipe for the main dish, but for me dinner is not complete unless there is a salad to accompany the main course. After reading that arugula is considered a savory aphrodisiac, I knew I would make a salad featuring this dark and pungent green. Also known as rocket, which Read more
A Sugar user recently asked for menu ideas for a romantic, yet healthy Valentine's dinner. Yesterday, I shared my recipe for the main dish I will be serving on the 14th — Spicy Scallops with Balsamic-Braised Cabbage. I enjoy a healthy carb with most of my meals and felt that Mediterranean couscous would complement the main dish. Couscous is easy to make and so versatile. I use the whole wheat Read more
Hi Fit, I'm cooking dinner for my boyfriend on Valentine's Day, but we've been doing so well dieting and working out together that I don't want to splurge too much. Every meal and dessert I can think of is way too fattening or not romantic enough. Do you have any suggestions on how to enjoy the holiday and stay on track? —Dieting and in Love I think it's wonderful that you and your boyfriend Read more
A while back I received a question from a Sugar user who was looking for a romantic dinner that didn't break the caloric bank. I decided to share the recipes of the dinner I will be making for my hubbie and me to share. The dishes are easy to make, tasty, light, and complement each other nicely. Spiced Scallops with Balsamic-Braised Cabbage: The main course features scallops, a food I love but Read more
Now that you know the technique to making perfect steak, here's a delicious-sounding recipe for marinated filet mignon. It comes from reader Aimee3242; she shared it in the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community. I cooked dinner for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I marinated the meat overnight, and it tasted delicious, sweet, salty, tangy, with little citrus hints. Let the meat Read more
Instead of going out for a pricey meal on Valentine's Day, I suggest that you host a romantic dinner for two in the comforts of your own home. Make it special by setting the table, lighting some candles, and serving a meal that is decadent and delicious. I've searched through our recipes and selected a menu that's sure to please the meat-and-potato lover in your life. It's a four-course meal, so Read more
How was your Valentine's Day dinner? Lauren shared pics of hers and proves you don't have to eat out to have a beautiful and delicious feast! Many holidays I love to go all out on, Valentine's Day doesn't actually make that list, but I still like to celebrate with a good bottle of wine and a home cooked dinner! This year was simple — good bottle of red wine, specifically a bottle of Madrigal Read more
Wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day? If you're feeling stumped or you're tired of the standard fancy-dinner routine, get creative and mix it up with a meal that steps outside your typical date pattern. Here are five great ways to get romantic for the heart-filled holiday, from a cozy indoor picnic to an anti-Valentine's Day dinner spread. Read more
