A Valentine's Day Meal

Despite my passion for all things chocolate, it's nice to know that it isn't the only tasty thing cupid can bring to our family table tomorrow. Other than the treats I like to package up for the boys, I try to keep our day simple by staying away from the sweet shops and adding a few heart-inspired items to an otherwise regular weekday meal.

What I like about this kind of idea is that it works just as well for dinner as it does for breakfast. I'd likely add a few strips of baked bacon, some crispy pan-fried potatoes, and a soft baguette if I was serving this later in the day. But for breakfast, it works perfectly well as it is.

I made the frittata in my little heart-shaped bundt pan.  If you don't have one, a muffin tin will work just as well.  Place a paper liner inside each muffin cup and wedge a marble between the liner and the pan.  This will force a heart shape which you can fill with with your egg mixture, or batter if you prefer to serve up something sweet.

 

Blood Orange, Pomegranate and Banana Smoothie

• Juice of 1 blood orange
• 1/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1 teaspoon agave or honey
• 1/3 cup of ice

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and mix until combined.

2. Serve immediately.  Fun straw optional.

Comments

[Aimee @ Simple Bites]

Love this post. Happy Valentines!

[Paula]

Perfectly wonderful Valentine Day meal :)

[Jan Scott]

Thanks, Paula!  It was sweet and simple.