It's been 6 months since my boyfriend and I started going out, and I really want to cook him a nice dinner. I just need some opinions on what I'm serving.
For the ambitious!
1. Salad
I'm thinking, considering the main course, I will try a fruit and nut salad to reflect the savory+sweet tastes.
I might make a jicama/snap pea/grape/romaine lettuce/nut salad. I'll wing it and make a balsamic citrus dressing.
2. Soup
I want to make a fondue style cheese soup. I just need a good recipe for it. I have a fondue set somewhere and I will probably serve it with homemade bread (sourdough? nut bread?), apples, and cauliflower/broccoli.
3. Main course
I'm making lamb and mint sauce but I've never cooked lamb before. I'm not sure how to dress it. Should I cook it with herbs? I only know the finishing temperature of lamb, so that it cooks slow and is nice and moist.
I need to choose between saffron rice and mashed potatoes to serve with the lamb.
4. Dessert
Scones dipped in cream? Maybe Tangyuan? Maybe a pie? I can't decide.
5. Drink
I'm thinking something with cinnamon, if I go non-alcoholic. I'm no good at choosing wines.
(I'll look at other topics too, this forum is so active and helpful. Thanks guys.)
For the ambitious!
1. Salad
I'm thinking, considering the main course, I will try a fruit and nut salad to reflect the savory+sweet tastes.
I might make a jicama/snap pea/grape/romaine lettuce/nut salad. I'll wing it and make a balsamic citrus dressing.
2. Soup
I want to make a fondue style cheese soup. I just need a good recipe for it. I have a fondue set somewhere and I will probably serve it with homemade bread (sourdough? nut bread?), apples, and cauliflower/broccoli.
3. Main course
I'm making lamb and mint sauce but I've never cooked lamb before. I'm not sure how to dress it. Should I cook it with herbs? I only know the finishing temperature of lamb, so that it cooks slow and is nice and moist.
I need to choose between saffron rice and mashed potatoes to serve with the lamb.
4. Dessert
Scones dipped in cream? Maybe Tangyuan? Maybe a pie? I can't decide.
5. Drink
I'm thinking something with cinnamon, if I go non-alcoholic. I'm no good at choosing wines.
(I'll look at other topics too, this forum is so active and helpful. Thanks guys.)