Here's another card from Sugar Notes, my greeting card line.
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My husband and I usually go out for dinner on Valentine's Day, but since we're still in the Detox Phase, we decided to make a romantic meal at home. And, thankfully, Suzanne Somers didn't let me down because I found the most amazing meal in her book, Sexy Forever. And, it was just perfect for Valentine's Day.
Breakfast - We had the last of the Zucchini & Green Tomato Fritta, (from Day 15) and turkey sausage links. I will definitely make this again, but will add an extra egg. It wasn't quite enough for my husband.
AM Snack - Today was an exercise day, so I was hungry and had some fruit and one ounce of Maqui Juice.
Lunch - Leftover chicken patty (from Day 15) and that wonderful tomato soup (from Day 15). We found the chicken patties to be bland, so I sprinkled some cheese on top when I reheated mine. Sadly, it didn't help. They need some zip! But, they're very moist. And the soup . . . I'll be making it again, and again. But, take a tip from me and double the recipe. It's a lot of work, for so little (five 1/2-cup servings). Freeze the extra 5 servings for meals down the road.
PM Snack - Didn't have it so I could partake in a little treat with our Sleepy Time Tea. Hey, it's Valentine's Day.
Our Valentine Dinner - Beef Tenderloin Medallions (pg. 272), sauteed mushrooms and onions (pg. 235), and a small side salad. I ordered 8 ounces of beef tenderloin, when I was shopping last Friday, and asked the butcher to slice it into 1/2-inch pieces. My husband picked it up on his way home, along with some surprise flowers for me. Isn't he sweet? In preparation for our decadent meal, I put lots of candles on the table, and together with the flowers, they set the mood for the evening. And the meal didn't disappoint. It was just as special as going out to a fancy restaurant.
One warning about the mushrooms and onions; the recipe directs you to caramelize the onions for 30 minutes before adding the mushrooms. That's too long, considering the extra 10 minutes for the mushrooms to cook on medium-high heat. My onions got a little over-done. Plus, you need to plan ahead, because this recipe does take a lot of time to prepare.
Overall, this meal was simple to prepare, yet very elegant and sumptuous. After you pound the tenderloin 1/4 inch thick, you rub them with some smashed garlic and EVOO. Then, saute for 2 minutes on each side, and top with a little goat cheese. It's like heaven in your mouth!
Dessert - We splurged and had a treat for Valentine's Day. I skipped my PM snack, and my husband and I split a crunchy granola bar (two come in the package) to have with our evening tea. I'll probably pay or it on Friday, when we weigh in, but it was worth it. They're so good because they look and taste like a tea cookie. Nature Valley makes them.
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