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Valentine’s Day Menu: Start with Roasted and Blanched Vegetables

Blanched Broccoli and Cauliflower.  Serve with a shallot and tarragon mayonnaise dip or apple cider vinegar honey mustard vinaigrette.

Blanched Broccoli and Cauliflower. Serve with a shallot and tarragon mayonnaise dip or apple cider vinegar honey mustard vinaigrette.

Roasted mushrooms with  olive oil and fresh tarragon.  Serve while warm or at room temperature.

Roasted mushrooms with olive oil and fresh tarragon. Serve while warm or at room temperature.

Let me forewarn you that I will be posting multiple recipes for Valentine’s Day today and likely tomorrow.  Let me apologize in advance if Valentine’s Day isn’t your favorite day.  However, Valentine’s Day is just a few days away so let’s make a nice meal to celebrate.  Who’s staying in?  If you live locally in the Jerz, then you are probably aware that it’s supposed to snow.  So, even if you plan on going out for a nice dinner, you might need a plan B.  Either way, this is a great tasting and healthy starter for any special meal.  More after the jump… Continue reading