Valentine's Day Dinner: Italian Style
Don't know where to start? We've done the work for you -- even a shopping list!
Feb. 8, 2011 — -- It's almost Valentine's Day and every year it's the same stress. Where do you take your partner to dinner? How can you make it special without spending a year's worth of savings?
This year, "Good Morning America" has done the hard work for you. We put together three inexpensive and easy-to-make meals, using recipes from some of our most popular guests like Emeril Lagasse, Sara Moulton, Rocco DiSpirito and Melissa Clark to save you the time and the hassle.
At the end of each rundown is a shopping list of what you'll need from the supermarket.
Good luck!
Eggplant Parmesean
Emeril is known for making Italian dishes doable. This eggplant one is no exception. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps you can impress you dinner date with this seriously delicious dish.
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Hello, Salad
Melissa Clark is known for creating approchable and fun recipes, and this recipe is no exception. The walnut oil and crunchy toasted nuts will counter the richness of the pasta and add much-needed greens to this hearty winter meal.
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Olive Garden Breadsticks
Olive Garden breadsticks bring one word to mind: Yum! Most Americans have had quite a few of these warm, buttery breadsticks. Now you don't have to go out to get them -- thanks to Todd Wilbur, you can make them at home. They are the perfect addition to a classical Italian meal.
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Strawberry Poppy Seed Tart
Sandra Lee's tasty tart is the perfect way to end your romantic dinner. With just a few simple steps you can impress your date this delicious dessert.
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Shopping List
Butcher or Deli:
free-range chicken
Fruits and Vegetables:
spinach
Romaine lettuce
eggplant
strawberries
Oils, Condiments and Spices:
salt
black pepper
olive oil
garlic salt
white wine vinegar
walnut oil
basil
walnuts
marinara
vanilla
Baking Goods:
granulated sugar
yeast
bread flour
poppy seed cake
poppy seed pastry filling
frozen puff pastry sheets
powdered sugar
eggs
Dairy and Juices:
mozzarella
butter
parmesan
cream cheese
whipped cream