With February 14th falling almost midweek this year, you’ll want to show your sweetheart you care without spending hours slaving over a hot stove. Try this romantic menu that’s a snap to prepare and sure to impress.

Love Potion #9 The light, fruity flavours of pomegranate and lime work well to balance the flavours of the rest of the menu.

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa With a 6-8 minute cooktime, shrimp is the perfect protein for a quick weeknight appetizer.

Crazy Rich Linguine Alfredo Enjoy hearty servings of this creamy dish on Valentine’s night and pack the leftovers in a lunchbox for your sweetie to enjoy the next day.

Grilled Carrot Salad Mix the short list of ingredients together and allow carrots to marinate and soften while you enjoy another Love Potion #9 cocktail.

Old Fashioned Fudge Cake Prepare this decadent dessert a day or two in advance so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your date.

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Can you imagine life without these two amazing ingredients? Who would want that? It would be like having fabulous shoes without a great handbag. Having chocolate and peanut butter is heaven on earth. If you think I talk a lot, give me chocolate and peanut butter and you won’t hear another word out of me!

MAKES 36 SMALL BROWNIES

BATTER
3?4 cup (1 1?2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1?2 cup all–purpose flour
1?2 teaspoon baking powder
1?4 teaspoon table salt
1?3 cup packed light brown sugar
1?2 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL (”GET YO SWIRL ON!”)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1?4 cup confectioners’ sugar
3?4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of table salt

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