Double Chocolate Muffins #BreadBakers

Greet your Valentine (s) with a cup of coffee or tea and one of these deep chocolate muffins studded with dark chocolate morsels.  They will start off the day knowing how much they are loved.

It's time for Bread Bakers.......

D is for Dark Chocolate Mousse on Valentine's Day

Light and Fluffy.  Rich and Decadent.  This delicious dessert goes together quickly but needs to be refrigerated before being served. It would be perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that you want to spread a little love and happiness.

D is for Dark Chocolate.  It is also for Decadent and Delightful.  We are working our way through the Alphabet this year and this week we are sharing recipes and/or foods that start with the letter D.  Thanks for stopping by......

Marry Me Chicken and Cantina Zaccagnini Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Rosé; A Perfect Pairing for your Valentine #WinePW

A delicious and easy chicken recipe that will impress your loved one paired with an Italian Zaccagnini Rosé is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day.   With a name like Marry Me Chicken you can't go wrong expressing your love with this dish.

This month the Combined Wine Writers Coordinated Group is joining with the Italian FWT group to share Valentine's Day celebrations with Pink Wine.....

A Mardi Gras Salad and the Weekly Menu

This past Saturday we had the neighbors over for an early Valentine's Day Dinner.  I decided since Mardi Gras was right around the corner to make a Cajun Themed meal.

The table was set for Valentine Day and we started and ended with Valentine dishes but in between the Tomato Bisque and the Chocolate Cake (recipe coming soon) we enjoyed Cajun Rockfish, Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Fries and this wonderful salad that I am sharing with you today........

Red Velvet Pancakes inspired by 500 Days of Summer #MoviesandMunchies

These gorgeous red velvet pancakes are a great start to a wonderful Valentine's Day.  They couldn't be any easier, starting with a boxed cake mix and topped with a cream cheese sauce they are a delicious sweet treat to show your love.

I was inspired to make pancakes after watching 500 Days of Summer for our Movies and Munchies group.  The Red Velvet Pancakes were chosen because Valentine's Day is right around the corner......

All Bran Bud Muffins #MuffinMonday

These heart healthy muffins are delicious and a perfect grab and go breakfast.  I made them in the shape of hearts because not only are they good for you but Valentine's Day is right around the corner and these would be the perfect treat for your sweet.

It's time for Muffin Monday........

Love is in the Air and We are Spicing Things Up with a Cahors Wine paired with an American Steak #Winophiles

February is quite the month.  Coldest month of the year for many of us, which makes us think about snuggling together to stay warm.  Of course, we also celebrate St. Valentine Day which encourages thoughts of love and tenderness. 

 

We celebrate Black History Month here in the USA where we acknowledge and appreciate  of our fellow brothers and sisters who have contributed so much to our American history.  It is American Heart Month and as always hearts are the symbol of love.  The Superbowl is played where we turn out to cheer and show love for our favorite team.

Winter Citrus Salad

Looking for a perfect start to your Valentine Day Dinner?  This marriage of sweet and bitter flavors in this salad is your answer.  Not only delicious but beautiful to behold.

This will make a wonderful first course for whatever else you are dishing up to show your love.....

Valentine Day and Weekly Menu

I am getting ready to celebrate Valentine Day here on the Farm.  Today the Angel Face is spending the day and we are going to make heart shaped grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.   was supposed to spend the day and then tomorrow we were taking her and the Teen to see Addam's Family; The Musical.  Now the Teen has invited her friend (see below) to attend and we will be taking them out to dinner afterwards.

That dreaded COVID bug has bitten Angel Face, Daddy and now Mama....fortunately they are vaxxed and boosted so symptoms are very mild but they are still under quarantine.

I'm Nut's About You Valentine #NationalSnackFoodMonth

Chocolate and Nut Hearts topped with Sprinkles are sure to make your Valentine's Heart beat with Love.

It is National Snack Food Month........

Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs #SundayFunday

Looking for a fun cold winter project with your favorite sous chef?  Look no further than these fun Hot Chocolate Bombs filled with hot cocoa, micro marshmallows, and sprinkles with more sprinkles for decoration.

It's National Hot Chocolate Day........

Chocolate Coffee Martini #ImprovCookingChallenge

This creamy, chocolatey, coffee flavored Martini will be the perfect ending to your Valentine's Day dinner.

Whether you like to eat in or out on Valentine's Day, this cocktail will be the perfect ending to your evening.

Heart Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt #BundtBakers

This rich, deep, dark chocolate cake is so tender and moist nobody will ever believe that it is filled with heart healthy, antioxidant rich pumpkin.  They will just feel all the love you put into it.  

Please join me as I host our Bundt Bakers group this month......

Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Tenderloin #SundayFunday

This delicious, heart healthy dinner is wonderful for Valentine's Day but also perfect for any time you want to make a quick, tasty dinner for your loved ones.

Tender pork tenderloin, butterflied and stuffed with a wild rice mixture, becomes a quick and amazing sheet pan dinner elegant enough for company and easy enough for daily family dinner.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Romance for Valentine's Day.....

A Special Dinner for my Valentine featuring L'Ecole Cabernet and the Weekly Menu

I received a sample of L'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley for tasting and pairing purposes.  I received no monetary compensation.  All thoughts, writings and opinions are my own.

My husband is very predictable.  Whenever I am making him a special dinner he asks for either Filet Mignon with Zip Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots or Chicken Marsala, Fettuccine Alfredo and Glazed Carrots.  Every. Single. Time. for the past 30 years.

This year was the same on his end....however, on my end, I made some changes.  You see, my husband recently had a stroke so I am doing my best to feed him a little healthier. 

Be My Valentine Margarita #NationalMargaritaWeekend

Invite your Love to be your Valentine with this gorgeous and delicious Margarita.  It is sure to be the start of a wonderful evening.

The Festive Foodies are celebrating National Margarita Weekend.....

I Give You My Heart Pizza #NationalPizzaDay

Surprise your family on Valentine's Day with this fun and delicious heart shaped pizza.

We are celebrating National Pizza Day with the Festive Foodies.........

Korks and Kisses and the Weekly Menu

Last Sunday we attended a Wine Tasting Dinner with our good friends, Bob and Cathy, who live in Houghton Lake.

It was a wonderful time and I can't wait to share it with you......

Lobster Thermidor #FishFridayFoodies

Tender, sweet chunks of lobster tossed in a rich, creamy sauce, placed back into the tail, covered with a delicious, crisp, panko and parmesan crust and broiled to a gorgeous golden brown.  Your Valentine will be thrilled.....

This recipe and others we are sharing today on Fish Friday Foodie are "Quite the Catch" and perfect for a romantic dinner with your Valentine.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna #SundaySupper

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday this week.  It is different this year because it also falls on Valentine's Day.  The folks over at Sunday Supper has asked us to share some meatless casseroles for those of us that abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays during Lent.

This recipe that I'm sharing with you today is decadent and rich enough to share with your Valentines while still allowing you to abstain from meat.  It is adapted from a recipe by Ina Garten, so you know that it is going to leave you very satisfied even if you are the most hard core carnivore around.

Like all lasagnas, this one is not difficult but it is time consuming.  The good thing is that you can make it the night before and then bake it the next day.  That works out well for those that need to work but still want to give their families a special Valentine treat.

You can also do as I, and celebrate Valentine's Day early.  We celebrated with this wonderful lasagna at our last Sunday Supper in a joint Birthday/Valentine's party for our daughter Nicole.  We are currently on vacation in California.  We left on Nicole's actual birthday last Wednesday and will be travelling back home to Michigan on Ash Wednesday/Valentines Day.

Regardless, of when you decide to serve this up....Sunday Supper, Meatless Monday, During Lent, or Just Because.....it is sure to be a hit.  Enjoy.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

adapted from Ina Garten

2 eggplant, cut into chunks

3 small zucchini, cut into chunks

2/3 c. olive oil

1 T. dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 pkg. oven ready lasagna noodles

1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese

1 (5 oz) container boursin cheese

3 eggs, beaten

1/3 c. basil paste or chopped fresh basil

1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

4 1/2 c. Marinara Sauce, homemade or purchased

2 c. shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 c. shredded Parmesan Cheese

Toss the eggplant and zucchini with the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper.  Place onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Roast in a preheated 375* oven for about 25 minutes.  

After 25 minutes, stir the garlic into the vegetables and roast for another 5-10 minutes, until fragrant and the veggies are fork tender.  Remove and let cool slightly.

Combine the ricotta, boursin, eggs, basil and grated parmesan cheese in a bowl, whisking until well combined.

Place 1 c. of the marinara onto the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish.  Layer 3 of the noodles on the sauce.  (They will expand when cooking to cover the bottom completely)  Layer 1/3 of the roasted veggies over the noodles. Dollop 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the veggies.  Sprinkle with 1/2 c. of the Mozzarella.  Repeat this twice more.  Add the last 3 noodles on top, cover with the remaining marinara sauce.  Sprinkle with the last 1/2 c. of the Mozzarella and the shredded parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350* oven for 45 minutes.  Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is browned in spots and the sauce is hot and bubbling.  Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.  Print Recipe

Meatless Casseroles for Lent

• Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Fresh Herb Bread Pudding by Wholistic Woman
• Baked Eggplant Parmesan Casserole by Jersey Girl Cooks
• Baked Mushroom Fettuccine by Delaware Girl Eats
• Cheesy Mushroom Marsala Pasta Casserole by Hot Eats and Cool Reads
• Greens and Pea Manicotti by Food Lust People Love
• Leek and Swiss Chard Gratin by Caroline’s Cooking
• Mushroom Breakfast Casserole by Brunch-n-Bites
• Raisin Bread Cheddar Strata by Pies and Plots
• Ricotta Pasta Frittata by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Roasted Vegetable Lasagna by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Tex Mex Vegetarian Bake Freestyle Recipe by Positively Stacey
• Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Casserole by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Spinach Ravioli Bake by Our Good Life
• Spinach Ricotta Pasta Bake by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Vegetarian Baked Pasta with Spinach and Gruyère by Cooking Chat
• Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe with Chickpea Curry by Sunday Supper Movement
• Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie by Simple and Savory
• Veggie & Quinoa Baked Stuffed Peppers by Hardly A Goddess

The Sunday Supper Movement is committed to bringing our readers delicious recipes that encourage them to gather and eat together around the family table. Search for your favorite ingredients on our Sunday Supper website. Also check out the Sunday Supper Pinterest boards for plenty more ideas and inspiration.