Valentines Dinner

Dang...the cat is out of the bag now.

This is how behind I am in blogging,

this was valentines day dinner. 

WHOOPS!

So we decided to do a real Vday dinner on Sunday night, 

so we went out and had a fantastic meal and dessert at a new restaurant in town.

It was absolutely AMAZING, and the dessert, 

a peanut butter mousse with bruleed bananas was absolutely decadent. 

So on Monday night, the real Vday, we decided to stay in and I made one of Logan's faves

Chicken caesar salad!

I was completely scared and intimidated by the anchovy fillets in this recipe,

but I'm telling you, you cannot leave them out.

They add a perfect saltiness..and I promise you cannot taste them.

 Not being a huge fan of caesar salad,

I was completely surprised at how much I enjoyed this meal.

It was perfectly light and tasty,

topped off with some homemade croutons...YUM, you can never go wrong.

You have to try this, 

either for a lunch or dinner,

because it is SO simple and quick!

ENJOY!

Chicken Caesar Salad

For the Salad.

4 oz Italian bread, cut into 3/4 in cubes

3 T olive oil

S&P

4 chicken cutlets (each 2-3 oz and 1/2 in thick)

1 package romaine lettuce hearts

For the dressing

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup reduced fat mayo

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped (optional, but HIGHLY recommended)

1 small garlic clove

Make the croutons:  preheat oven to 375.  Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet.  Drizzle with 2 T of the oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.  Bake tossing occasionally, until golden, 12-15 min.  Remove the croutons from the oven and let cool

Make the chicken; heat remaining oil in a skillet over high heat.  Season the chicken with salt and pepper.  Cook until opaque through out, 1-2 minutes per side; remove from the skillet and let cool.

Prepare the lettuce; cut romaine hearts crosswise into 1 in ribbons: wash and dry.

Make dressing:  In a blender, combine lemon juice, mayo, parm, anchovy fillets and garlic; blend until smooth.  

Slice chicken crosswise into strips; toss with croutons, lettuce, and dressing.

Serves. 4.

And what is Vday without dessert...I bought these cupcakes at a local grocery store...next year I am determined to make my own dessert!

YUM!

Paige Rating: ***