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Romantic Gestures
Looking to treat your special someone but just don't know whatto do? How better to show someone you care then by taking thetime and effort to create the gift yourself? Making somethingwith your own two hands is always considered thoughtful and isappreciated by the recipient.A number of recipes in the 1001Recipes2Send.com Recipes Databasemake truly fantastic ...
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gifts or great additions to a romantic giftbasket for your loved one.How does a romantic bath sound? Perfect for the hard worker is anice relaxing soak with your own homemade Bath Salts. These alsomake a perfect addition to a romantic gift basket.--Bath Salts 1/2 cup epsom salt 1/2 cup baking soda1/2 cup borax 2 drop food coloring 40 drop scentedoilDirections: Mix together and put in a pretty bottle. --There are many more options, enough to fill a huge spa/pamperinggift basket. Find recipes for Bath Crystals, Oil, Powder, BubbleBath, Massage Oil, Easy Scented Soap, Gel Potpourri, HerbalBaths and so much more all in the "Other Category" at: http://www.1001Recipes2Send.com/Other/ While your special someone is soaking out all of the cares ofthe world, your pièce de résistance can be cooking away. Whatwould be more appropriate than Herbed LoveBirds for yourromantic dinner...
...? This Cornish Hens recipe is not hard to makebut it will certainly make a terrific impression.--Herbed LoveBirds1 package Perdue Cornish Hens 2 cups drywhite wine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon crushedgarlic 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoondried rosemary 2/3 cup oil 8 fresh rosemary sprigs10 scallionsDirections: Whisk wine, vinegar, garlic, pepper, dried rosemary and oil,blend well. Set aside 1 cup of marinade for basting. Addremaining marinade and hens to plastic zip-locking bag.Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut long green end from 2 scallions and tear each lengthwiseinto 2 strips. Using strips, tie together 2 sprigs rosemary and2 scallions. Mince white part of remaining scallions and add toreserved marinade. Place rosemary/scallion bouquet into cavityof each hen. Bake at 350 F, occasionally basting with reserved marinade foran hour or until juices run clear. Meat thermometer inserted inthickest part of thigh should reach 180 F. --If there was ever such a thing as a love potion, The ClassicCupid Cocktail would be it. Before you move on to dinner, howabout a romantic cocktail hour?--The Classic Cupid Cocktail3/4 oz. (20 mL) brandy 1 sugar cube3 dashes Angostura Bitters 3 oz. (75 mL) chilled,Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, or semi-dry, Freixenet CartaNevadaDirections: In a champagne glass, combine sugar cube, bitters and brandy. While stirring, add the sparkling wine. Garnish with orange slice and cherry. --Finally, a tiramisu made just for the two of you. Prepare itjust before serving, then sit back and savour each deliciouslycreamy spoonful with the one you love.--Frozen Tiramisu for Two8 to 10 small soft ladyfingers, halved 8 to10 1/4 cup hot water 50 mL 2 tsp Instant Coffee granules10 mL 1 bar (44 g) Nestle Crunch candy, chopped 1/4 cupcoffee-flavored liqueur or dark rum 50 mL 2 cups vanilla,coffee or chocolate Ice Cream, softened 500 mL Fresh berries(optional)Directions: Line bottom and sides of two 1-cup (250 mL) dessert dishes withladyfingers. In small bowl, combine water and coffee granules until granulesare dissolved; brush over ladyfingers. Divide half of thechopped candy bar evenly between dishes. In food processor or blender, blend together ice cream andliqueur until smooth; spoon into prepared dishes. Top evenly with remaining chopped candy bar. Serve immediately,garnished with berries (if using). --Romance can be in the air anytime of year so don't throw awaythese recipes, pull them out anytime!...
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