BBQ Herbs - Basil — Grilling With Basil

Comment from beachbumm920
Time: July 15, 2009, 2:38 pm

Romantic Dinner Menu…. How does this sound?
Cooking dinner for my boyfriend tonight…

Fried raviolli with arrabbiata sauce (tomato sauce w/ red pepper flakes, and a little garlic and basil… )

Grilled Linguica, stuffed with cheese

Roasted veggies (asparagus, peppers, sliced potatoes, onions) drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with italian herbs (oregano, basil, etc) and crumbled pancetta

OR should i make

grilled california pizzas (you make mini pizza crusts with dough, grill them, drizzle with olive oil and pile on LOTS of toppings and finish grilling)

blue cheese vinagerette salad

parmesan crusted chicken strips

which sounds better, and any tips??

Comment from <3<3 JEN <3<3
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:40 pm

they both sound extraordinary and im sure that he would love them both. personally i like the second one better. have fun on your date!
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Comment from Ms. Attitude
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:42 pm

Da 1st one sounds like too much veggies–go with da pizza and salad
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Comment from sophieb
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:44 pm

neither of those sound romantic to me. Romantic to me means lobster tail, T-bone steak, shrimp, etc. with wine (or other favorite alcoholic beverage…not beer) and lit candles and mood music.
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Comment from loudawg621
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:46 pm

either one, but naked! now thats hot!
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Comment from Bozema
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:48 pm

I prefer the second for a summer meal. Linguica stuffed with cheese sounds heavy and so does fried ravioli.
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Comment from mandamarie2482
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:50 pm

Hmmm…I think if you are going for romance you should go for the first one. Pizza is not very romantic.
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Comment from Felicity
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:52 pm

I go for: <*-*>
☻Appetizer: Bruschette (toasted bread covered with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and oregano)

☻First course: Fried raviolli with arrabbiata sauce

☻Second course: parmesan crusted chicken strips

☻Side dish: Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

☻Don’t forget the dessert and drinks.

Buon Appetito! <*-*>
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Comment from nevr_let_g0
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:54 pm

It sounds like I’d like to be there I think the first one would be awesome! Italian and french = romance. It depends on what the guy likes though good luck
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Comment from scoopie110
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:56 pm

The first menu sounds more for a nice romantic dinner for two. Nice sunny or clear night.

The second sounds like for a rainy date with a blockbuster dinner after.
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Comment from sonnyboy
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:58 pm

I’d go for the second one.More summery to me although both sound marvelous.
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Comment from o o
Time: July 15, 2009, 8:00 pm

I would have to say neither!!!!

the first choice sounds very heavy…not really romantic eating a sausage…

same with the second pizza isn’t romantic, when I think of pizza I think of kids and the crusted chicken I think of kids finger food,

here’s was I would serve..

Cream of Artichoke Soup

Steamed Mussels with Fresh Herbs

Swordfish Steak with Spinach and Citrus Vinaigrette

Chocolate Espresso Cake
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Comment from kittyg29
Time: July 15, 2009, 8:02 pm

Anything you can feed each other can be very romantic. Go for the mini pizzas.

Stay away from anything dark green that can get stuck in your teeth and look unattractive.

Garnishing with rose petals on the plates is very romantic. (It worked on me when my fiancee did it!)
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Comment from mrsfliege
Time: July 15, 2009, 8:04 pm

I think it depends on the person you are making the meal for. Sometimes the key to making something romantic is making something your partner would enjoy.

When all else fails, don’t underestimate the power of a dessert only meal.
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Comment from Lauren W
Time: July 15, 2009, 8:06 pm

oh they both sound amazing!! you should come cook for me!! haha! I think no matter what your main dish is the salad should be in there so that it can calm your mouth of all the basil and such, it will actually help with your breath too…and on a romantic dinner with your boyfriend; that matters. lol
Have fun! Enjoy!
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