Your special day is fast approaching. You have already bought your spouse a special romantic gift – months ago! You are excited to see the gift they have selected for you. In anticipation, your mind begins to wander and consider questions, like:
- How should you celebrate this special wedding anniversary?
- How many hours will the kids be out of the house that night?
- For a more intimate celebration, should you prepare dinner for the wedding anniversary dinner?
That’s it!
Begin by reflecting on the years of marriage you will be celebrating together. As you do, you begin to remember how much love there is between each other.
With those profound nostalgic memories, set your intention for a dynamite celebratory dinner. When you have selected what to cook, buy your favourite wine to ensure a picture-perfect ambience.
So, what will you cook?
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1) Roasted Spiced Leg Of Lamb
This dish is simply delectable. Its aromatic signature releases when the seasoned lamb touches the flaming hot pan. The recipe calls for the use of coriander – a nutty, woody herb.
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2) Eggplant Parmesan
This is a tasty, hearty meal. Preparing Eggplant Parmesan requires several steps, but in the end, it is worth the effort. Buy eggplant a day or so before using it, but not any earlier because as it ages, it becomes bitter.
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3) 25-Minute Beef And Snow Pea Stir Fry
For those with limited time, a Stir-Fry can be prepared in less than a half-hour. Most prefer flank steak for this recipe because it remains tender when thinly sliced. To limit salt intake, use low-sodium soy sauce.
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4) Almond Crusted Pork Loin With Red Wine Raisins
This recipe uses the flavorful tenderloin. It cooks in 30 minutes and pairs well with Rosemary and Olive Oil.
The recipe includes a plump raisin wine sauce with a hint of maple syrup. The raisins absorb the wine, and thicken to a syrupy-goodness. This sauce can be modified with cherries, apricots, or apples.
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5) Spiced Sirloin Roast For Two
It is all about the sear! To create a perfect sear, first cook the roast in a sizzling hot skillet. Cook in a low temperature oven. For a more evenly-cooked roast, the meat should marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
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6) Scampi-Style Steak & Scallops With Roasted Asparagus
Impress your significant other with a visit to surf-n-turf heaven. Tenderloin steak and scallops are seared with the understated accents of lemon zest, white wine, garlic, and fresh basil.
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7) Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe
Meatloaf is a comfort food classic. Simply combine the ingredients and bake. Meatloaf offers oodles of protein without an abundance of carbs. It is best served with a starchy side dish and a vegetable like Green Beans Amandine.
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8) Shrimp Pasta With Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce
For those Pescatarians wishing to celebrate romantically, this recipe is a fabulous choice. Add red pepper to suit and a bit of cream to balance the flavors.
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9) Romantic Braciole-Inspired Paleo Recipe
This Paleo recipe is perfect for a cozy night for two. Fresh herbs and almond meal are dusted on sliced steak. The steak is braised for about an hour, but then cooks quickly. The steak infuses with the tomatoes, creating a delicious savory meal.
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10) Lobster Tails Recipe With Garlic Lemon Butter
Calling all lobster lovers. This is the way you should eat lobster at home. Broiled lobster meat is tender and juicy. Each delectable bite melts in your mouth after you dunk it in warm garlic lemon butter.
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11) Truffle Oil Roast Salmon And Mushrooms
Salmon is a rare treat when paired with truffle oil. Truffle oil is one of the world’s most expensive ingredients. The side dish to this romantic meal is Roast Potatoes and Spinach Mustard Greens (or Swiss Chard) sautéed with baby red potatoes.
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12) Spaghetti And Meatballs
There’s nothing more comforting than sitting down to a warm plate of glistening pasta inundated with a slightly spicy spaghetti sauce. Flavorful meatballs soak up the sauce to perfection. Top it off with fresh Parmesan cheese.
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13) Chicken Pot Pie
The ingredients for this comfort food classic are chicken, onion, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and peas. This recipe also includes cognac – the ingredient responsible for its taste explosion. It can be made in a large oven-safe tureen or a Dutch oven.
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14) Coffee-Rubbed Ny Strip Steak With Berry Sauce & Parsnip Mash
This recipe will create an undeniably delicious anniversary dinner. The NY Strip Steak is flavorful while the berry sauce provides a touch of class. Creamy parsnips are a perfect substitute for carb-laden mashed potatoes.
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15) Chili-Lime Steak With Roasted Vegetables
For this anniversary meal, many prefer a thinly sliced round steak eye. However, the chili-lime rub works well with other cuts of meat. Use your favorite root vegetables to complete the dinner.
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The Take-Away
To make the wedding anniversary dinner truly special, always select fresh, quality ingredients. To avoid a stressful dinner, it is best to prepare everything (that will not disrupt the deliciousness of the meal) ahead of time, including the setting of a romantic dinner table.
To add a flickering romantic ambience, light the room with several candles and set up an endless track of romantic songs that instantly bring back the memories you have shared together. For helpful song suggestions follow this link: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/50-best-love-songs.
Tap into the power of touch. Book a couple’s massage at home with two massage therapists. No one has to wait his or her turn. This is simply a heavenly way to relax together.
A special added touch would be to share your love with others. This is easily accomplished by calling a radio station you both listen to and requesting the other’s favorite song with an added message of love.
Use your imagination. Anything is possible. Go for it!
