Ideas For What To Cook For A Romantic Dinner?

[alina92]

Salam.

 

I was thinking to prepare a romantic dinner but don't know what to prepare. I can cook (and bake) but I'm not so great at pairing things or seeing what goes well together (as I prefer light meals and don't typically bother with a starter or dessert when cooking for myself). 

 

Anyone have any ideas for a starter/appetizer, main, and dessert (not chocolate or containing chocolate) that work well together? 

[notme]

What is the favourite food of the person being treated?

Fruit or a mini-shortcake might be a good dessert.

[Hameedeh]

If you want something ethnic, go with that. If you want something different, Italian is always a good choice. Some kind of pasta recipe and a Bruschetta with olive oil, tomatoes, basil, and garlic if you like it. Biscotti and tea for after dinner. 

[Khalilallah]

Some soup for starter.

[hasanhh]

As long as it real food.

 

Steak, potatoes, beans, sauerkraut with pickles and onion,  pound-cake, ...

[alina92]

After having a look at some recipes, I've decided on the following:

 

As a starter/appetizer:

Greek salad, like this one:

 

 

As a side:

A thin, rosemary focaccia, like this:

 

 

As the main:

This dish here: http://www.shiachat.com/forum/topic/235026549-musaah-eggplant-egyptian-dish/

 

As dessert:

Mini coconut cheesecakes with fresh berries on the side, like this:

 

 

**Images from a couple of food blogs I follow.

Edited November 18, 2014 by alina92

[Hameedeh]

^ Great menu! That is nice that another member's recipe video was useful for you. :)

[hasanhh]

(salam)

 

I always thought there is too much sugar in North African and Western Asian desserts.