Romantic Gestures, Date Ideas, Unique Gifts, Relationship Tips: Spoil Her Blog

For an evening of Italian intimacy, try these romantic recipes. While you’re out picking up ingredients make sure to add candles and fresh flowers to your basket. You want the perfect finishing touches to complete the mood these romantic recipes create.

Appetizer: Fresh bread with olive oil and vinegar
Simply pour the oil and vinegar on a plate. Add some seasonings to your tastes; garlic, pepper, basil, lemon pepper. Let the bread dipping begin.

Entree: Chicken Piccata
dash of paprika
Sea salt and black pepper
2 chicken breasts
All-purpose flour
6 tbsp butter
5 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup brined capers, rinsed
Dash of parsley

Slice chicken breasts into slices 1/8”-1/4” thick.

Sprinkle paprika, sea salt, and pepper on chicken breasts. Then dredge chicken through flour.

Heat 4 tbsp butter and olive oil in sautee pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sautee for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan.

Add lemon juice and wine to the sautee pan to make the sauce. Leave the chicken bits in the sauce for flavor. Melt remaining butter. Add capers and parsely.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve. This dish is also great over noodles or rice.

Dessert: Amaretto Syllabub
1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 (8-ounce) packet amaretti morbidi (soft almond macaroons)

Whisk amaretto, sugar and lemon juice.

Add heavy cream and whip until mixture thickens. The result should be a soft, creamy and billowy consistency.

Crumble 2-3 amaretti biscuits into each glass or dessert cup. Pour creamy syllabub mixture over crumbles. Add additional crumbles to the top of the dessert to add the finishing touch.

Wine: White
Add a bottle of wine to these romantic recipes. White wine goes best with chicken.

Make sure to turn on some soft background music and light the candles. After enjoying these romantic recipes, ask her for a slow dance. Armed with these easy romantic recipes, candles and flowers, you and your date are sure to have a special night.