Love may break your heart, but it doesn't have to break your budget! Here are some great ideas for treating your special someone to a luxurious night with a casual price.
Quick Cassoulet
1 lb. Kielbasa sausage, sliced in half lengthwise cut into ½ inch pieces
1 whole chicken breast, skinned, boned, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1 can (15.5 oz) of navy beans, drained
1 can (15.5 oz) of dark or light red kidney beans, drained
1 can (14.5 to 16.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 teaspoon beef flavor instant bouillon
Cook kielbasa, chicken and onion in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat, until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
Stir in beans, tomatoes and bouillion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with French baguettes and your choice of salad.
Heart Yummies
4 (3-inch) Heart shaped cookies, from baked goods section of your super market
1/2 pint favorite ice cream
1/2 cup candy sprinkles
Place large scoops of ice cream between cookies and squish the ice cream out to the edges. Roll the ice cream sandwiches in sprinkles and serve.
Serves 2
Victorian Lace
8 butter lace cookies, from baked goods section of your super market
14 strawberries, sliced thinly
1 canister real whipped cream
Chocolate sauce, with a spout top
Place 4 butter lace cookies in a line. Top with a few berry slices each, then add whipped cream, more berries and another lace cookie on top. Drizzle with zigzags of chocolate sauce. Transfer Victorian Lace cookies to dessert plates and serve immediately.
Serves 4
