Delicious ideas to get behind this Valentine’s Day
Some people go gaga over Feb. 14. Other people like to run and hide at the first sign of naked babies with arrows. No matter your romantic persuasions, however, there are a few things that everyone can get behind on February’s most famous holiday. The discounts on pink and red chocolate are universally loved. The excuse to eat decadent foods is welcomed by all. It’s hard for anyone to hate a delicious mimosa.
Here are a few ideas that everyone can get behind on this impending day of hearts.
Whether you enjoy a romantic evening with your partner, or watch Netflix with a tub of ice cream, these simple recipes for Valentine’s Day are sure to impress.
Strawberry mimosas
You’ll need:
1 bottle of champagne
1 bottle of berry-based smoothie, like that by Bolthouse
Fresh Strawberries for garnish (optional)
Begin by filling a champagne glass half-full with the berry smoothie. Then, top the glass off with champagne, garnish with a fresh strawberry if it tickles your fancy, and toast to love or hate, or the beginning of reading week.
Red velvet pancakes
You’ll need:
6 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. red food colouring
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa powder
4 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. sugar
This recipe is a bit more complicated, but totally worth it.
In a small mixing bowl, beat together the butter, food colouring, milk, eggs, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and sugar. Then, combine the wet and dry mixtures slowly.
On a greased pan over medium heat — an electric frying pan should be set to 250 F, or set the stovetop to four or five — drop 1/4 c. of batter and let it cook until bubbles form and pop on the top. Flip the pancake over carefully, cooking for another two or three minutes.
Pink hot chocolate
You’ll need:
1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
1 bag of white chocolate chips
3 to 4 c. milk
Red food colouring
In a saucepan or pot set over low heat, melt the white chocolate chips into the evaporated milk. Once the chocolate has melted, add the regular milk, and heat, starting with three cups and adding more to taste.
Remove the mixture from the heat and add drops of red food colouring until you reach the desired pink colour. Serve the hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a dash of Bailey’s for added flavour!