What comes to mind when you think of Valentine’s cocktails? Pink drinks embellished with skewered fruit – a lady cocktail? Or a bottle of the finest French champagne? Perhaps you prefer a more restrained blend, not overly sweet, with a bit of polish? Then the Cognac French 75 is for you because it’s an easy champagne cocktail with a bit of panache.
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Luscious Amaretto Chocolate Mousse
Nothing says romance like chocolate, am-I-right? Flowers are nice, jewelry is grand, and cocktails may facilitate things, but to go right to the pleasure center — you gotta have chocolate. For Valentine’s Day, that means a simple chocolate mousse — with a little kick of liquor for added flavor and well.. you know… This luscious amaretto chocolate mousse is a make ahead dessert that hits all the right spots.
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Dip
Bored with your usual hummus recipe? This easy bean dip goes way beyond average. With sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs and lemon and a whole head of roasted garlic this cannellini bean dip can be served at room temperature or warmed in the microwave with a basket of pita chips or crunchy crudité. Creamy Tuscan white bean dip is healthy and is great football game food.
Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
If you crave the combination of soft, buttery crescents, creamy herbed cheese and smoky bacon– without all the highfalutin’ fuss of “homemade this” and “imported that”… look no further. With only three ingredients, Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are the easy, delicious and dare I say… cheap appetizers… everyone wants on their game day menu. It’s also the one appetizer/snack/hors d’oevure that will make you legendary at parties and holiday gatherings. You’re welcome.
Sugar n’ Spice Broiled Grapefruit
Grapefruit doesn’t have to be boring. Kick it up with a nose-tingling cinnamon, cardamom and powdered vanilla blend. Run it through a hot oven and you’ll have Sugar n’ spice broiled grapefruit — a warm, juicy bite of sunshine, with a delectable caramely-spiced crust that’s ready in under 10 minutes.
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