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Malin's Fancy Valentine's Day Menu


Mushrooms with Shallots
in a Balsamic Reduction


Beef Tenderloin


Potatoes Au Gratin


Silky Chocolate Fudge Sauce
with Berries and Ice Cream

 

This year, I vowed not to dine on lobster. Not that I mind the expense so much, it's just that it seems like such an easy way out every time there is something to celebrate.

Instead, I'm opting for red meat! This particular recipe comes from my mother, who has mastered it and also simplified it, as is her nature.

Enjoy.

-Malin Hansson

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Mushrooms with Shallots in a Balsamic Reduction

Beef Tenderloin
Potatoes Au Gratin

Silky Chocolate Fudge Sauce with Berries and Ice Cream

TIMELINE

Early in the day
prepare potatoes au gratin. Set aside until later.
make the fudge

An hour before the meal
prepare mushrooms and shallots

50 minutes before the meal
put potatoes in 400-degree oven

30 minutes ahead
prepare tenderloin and sear in pan

20-25 minutes ahead
put tenderloin in oven

5 minutes ahead:
heat baguette

After dinner:
prepare dessert

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Malin's Fancy Valentine's Day Menu
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Nikol's Vegetarian Valentine's Day Menu
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Valentine's Day Main Page


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