Anniversary Dinner
Today is my anniversary, and I am cooking dinner for my wife and I, as I do every year.
I am thinking a penne with vodka sauce, etc, something simple ,yet elegant.
Any good ideas for menu items before I finalize my grocery list?
Keep in mind, I can't be stuck in the kitchen all night, it is my anniversary.
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9 Comments:
My wife's annual anniversary request is rack of lamb. Fairly easy to prepare. Goes great with a good cab or syrah.
derosa at 11:35AM on 05/28/09
I love peenne alla vodka. I would add a decadent protein like shrimp or scallops to make it special. Make a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad and a loaf of bread to soak up the sauce. You may want to visit a good bakery and purchase a special dessert to prevent being stuck in the kitchen all night
KtMc24 at 11:36AM on 05/28/09
Sounds like you're leaning towards pasta.
Gnocci with a vodka-roasted pepper sauce would be my pasta-pick; with some grilled prawns.
Pretty quick and easy.
Good luck! Happy anniversary :D
hungrychristel at 12:01PM on 05/28/09
Mmmm penne alla vodka with shrimp. That adds minimal work but a nice upgrade.
meem21 at 12:26PM on 05/28/09
I fourth the shrimp idea
And don't forget the wine! ;)
embolini9 at 1:41PM on 05/28/09
All great ideas. I have lots to consider!
southeasterneater at 2:02PM on 05/28/09
Happy anniversary! And mm, penne alla vodka with shrimp? I wish my sweetie would make that for me...
littlestcapy at 2:25PM on 05/28/09
Shrimp does sound good. I usually do turkey meatballs with vodka sauce, but it's WAY more work (and I usually make my bf do that haha). Zucchini is my favorite vegetable for that as well, and should go well with shrimp and pasta or gnocchi.
joyyy at 2:54PM on 05/28/09
If you're also making dessert, try chocolate bundles (puff pastry surrounding melted chocolate, baked until golden, and served in a little pool of chocolate ganache). Amazingly simple yet decadent, and presentation is lovely. Yes, it is a Paula Deen recipe.
gbania at 2:59PM on 05/28/09