February 12, 2009

Early Valentine's Day Dinner

This year I have to work on Valentine’s Day. Yes, I have to work. I know you are thinking, “Aren’t you a teacher?” Valentine’s Day is on Saturday. You don’t have to work. Well, this just proves that a teacher’s job is never done. ;o)

Some how the Powers That Be decided that I should be a sophomore class sponsor. Every year class sponsors are in charge of at least one dance. The sophomore class is responsible for the Sweetheart’s Dance which is this Saturday. That means I have to be at said dance, and I have to decorate the night before. I’m NOT looking forward to it.

I thought Big Bear might go to the dance with me. He actually laughed when I suggested it. To be honest I don’t blame him. If roles were reversed I probably wouldn’t go with him.

Needless to say our Valentine’s Day won’t be much fun. I decided that I would make a nice dinner last night to celebrate early. I found a recipe a while back for a Super Quick Tomato Basil Cream Pasta. The interesting part of this recipe is there is no cream in it! You puree cashews with the tomatoes. It is a very easy recipe to do during the week, and it is REALLY good. Ours was a little thick. I need to add a bit more water next time, the recipe suggests a few tablespoons of wine. I think I'll try that. Yum!
Sorry the pictures are very good, I couldn't find the camera so I used my phone.
For dessert I made brownies. I found a recipe for Cookie Brownies. How can you go wrong with cookies AND brownies? The recipe called for a Trader Joe mint Oreo type cookie. Two problems with that: 1. we don’t have a Trader Joe's anywhere around here and 2. neither of us care for chocolate and mint.

I wondered how these would be with the Peanut Butter Oreo cookies. The brownies were good, but we couldn't taste any peanut butter. I was a little disappointed. They were plain fudgy brownies.

Give the pasta a try! It is really good! The recipe is from VeganYumYum. Don't let the Vegan part deter you. My carnivore hubby really enjoyed this dish! :o)

15 comments:

  1. The pasta looks oh-so-yummy, despite the camera phone. I just may try this.

    And the high school dance? On Valentine's Day? BwwwwaaaaHaHaHaHa! I vote you spend the night looking for the best and the worst couples when it comes to romance.

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  2. Although a high school dance would not be my first choice to spend Valentines night, you will probably have some funny stories to tell! Have fun and make the best of it :o)

    The pasta looks yummy!!

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  3. Sorry you have to work on VDay, but at least you got to celebrate with a great dinner. That pasta sounds and looks really good, and I would bet the brownines would be awesome with the peanut butter oreos...YUM!!

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  4. Pasta looks great, I'll have to give it a try. Good luck with the dance and sorry that hubs won't go with you...mine wouldn't go either.

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  5. I always get sooo hungry coming to your blog! :)

    Have fun at the dance. ;)

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  6. OMG I would have gone to that dance in a heartbeat, just for the people watching alone! John would have begged me to go! lol!!!

    You really don't like chocolate and mint??? I don't think you and I can be friends anymore ;)

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  7. That pasta looks yummy. Although sounds a bit odd with cashews. But I'm always up for anything where food is concerned so I'd try it.

    Have fun at the dance. Sorry... I'm laughing a little as I type that.

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  8. YUMMY..
    YOu are always making the best food,,,,
    Have fun at the dance..
    Have a great weekend..

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  9. I just love seeing what you whip up in the kitchen. The pasta looks tasty, indeed.

    So, you have to hang little paper hearts and stuff? Hugs, girl...just hugs ;0)

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  10. I would have gone with you to the dance - seriously. Sounds like fun!
    Pasta looks great - although you lost me a little with the nuts. I'll take your word for it.
    Brownies -----holy yum ----you need to make those the next time you come over!!!

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  11. Everything looks so good! Happy early Valentine's Day!

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  12. It all looks so good!!! Happy Valentines Day to you!!

    Love and blessings, Kristy

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  13. I envy your creativeness in the kitchen! (I mess up just trying to boil water!)

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  14. Sooo? How did the dance go? Hope you had fun!

    Your dish looks delish.

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  15. Hope all is well..
    Have a great week..
    Hugs..

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