valentine's day came early

So, this year we decided on no gifts, but instead we'd each plan a day of the weekend. Today is my day. Here's what's on the menu:

Breakfast

Puddin' Place Eggs, Bacon & Buttermilk Waffles w/Orange Marinated Strawberries, Homemade Orange-Scented Whipped Cream

OK. So, our last post was all about splurging...turns out today is somewhat of a splurge, too. Oh well. You only have Valentine's one day a year, er, uh, in our case, two days? Who cares. Since two of the items on the breakfast menu were on the last post, I won't give you the low-down again.

Picnic in Southshore Park

(After we worked out. Lol.)

Peppered Turkey & Roasted Pepper Sanwiches on Mini Ciabatta Rolls w/Homemade Tortilla Wedges & Hummus (which I did not make!) & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Dinner

PF Changs China Bistro. OH YEAH BABY. We love PF Changs! We've been eating there for birthdays and special occasions since we've been together. So, I thought I'd give myself, and the dishwasher a break for dinner!

Dessert

Homemade Cake Balls


Here's What You Need

Orange-Marinated Strawberries

INGREDIENTS
6-8 Fresh strawberries, stemmed & quartered
2 Tbs. Splenda
2 Tbs. Orange flavoring or Orange Liqeuor

DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients into a small mixing bowl
Mash together & refrigerate for 20 mins.
Pour over waffles

Orange-Scented Whipped Cream

INGREDIENTS
2 Cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 - 3/4 Cup powdered sugar
1 Tbs. Orange flavoring or orange liqeuor

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients into mixer
Mix on high until cream becomes thick
Spoon onto waffles

Peppered Turkey Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

2 Mini ciabatta rolls, sliced
6 Oz. peppered turkey breast, thinly sliced
4 Pieces Roasted red bell pepper
2 Slices provolone cheese
2 Oz. baby spinach

DIRECTIONS

Place 1 slice cheese, 3 oz. turkey, 2 peppers and 1 oz. spinach onto roll
ENJOY!

Tortilla Wedges

INGREDIENTS
3 Tortillas, quartered
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tsp. Janes crazy mixed up salt
1/2 Tsp. garlic salt

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400*
Place tortilla wedges onto baking sheet
Brush with oil & seasonings mix
Bake for 10 mins.

I'll post the rest of the recipes later!
Happy Valentine's to everyone!