- They're light and refreshing but--
(Roomba beeps and starts vacuuming)
Roomba no!
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Hey guys it's Alix.
So after I made my single cooking video,
I got so many questions from you guys
who are paired up, on how to cook for two.
Good news is, I've got you covered.
Today I'm gonna show you three recipes
to make an incredible three course romantic dinner.
I even bet you can make this whole
three course dinner in under 15 minutes.
So whether you're trying to spice up a weeknight
with your significant other or impress someone new,
these recipes are for you.
I didn't mean to rhyme (laughs).
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So starting with the appetizer,
we're gonna be making these really pretty
tomato mozzarella skewers.
They're light and refreshing and they're a little bit fancy.
These are super simple.
I'm gonna start with a mini skewer or a toothpick.
Just skewer your cherry tomato right on there.
Next I'm gonna pop on a piece of fresh mint.
So usually you see these with basil.
Basil works great here too,
but I really like the flavor of the mint.
It's very refreshing.
And lastly, just pop on a little piece of fresh mozzarella.
And there you have it.
You definitely want to go for fresh mozzarella,
the kind that's in the water.
You can also find the mozzarella
that's already in the small balls, and just pop that on.
Told you it was easy.
So I'm just gonna drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil.
I'm also gonna drizzle on
a little bit of balsamic reduction.
You can also just use a balsamic vinegar.
I'm just doing this with a spoon.
There's really no rhyme or reason.
Next, I'm just gonna top with a little flaky salt,
and some fresh pepper.
Alright, appetizer is done, they look so good.
I like when my food looks homemade.
Moving right along to the main course.
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For our main dish, we're gonna be making
seared scallops and creamy orzo.
I love scallops because they're super buttery and rich,
they're easy to make, and they're super romantic.
Kinda like the Fabio of the sea (laughs).
To kick it off, we're gonna season our scallops.
First, I am just gonna pat them dry.
This will help us get a really nice sear
with that crusty edge on the scallop.
This is a good like affordable, fancy seafood option.
Especially if you're unsure about your date.
You don't want to splurge on the lobster
until at least the fifth date, right?
I wouldn't know (laughs).
So now I'm just gonna season our scallops
with a little salt,
some fresh cracked pepper.
Give them a flip, and season the other side.
Alright, these are looking good, over to the stove we go.
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So before we sear our scallops, I'm gonna get our orzo going
since that'll take a minute to cook.
On a pot over high heat, I'm gonna add in my orzo.
Orzo's great because it's again
a little bit fancy and different.
But, it's like a cross between pasta and rice.
Some chicken stock, and some dry white wine.
Then I'm gonna cover the pot, and bring it to a boil.
Once it's boiling, I'm gonna take the lid off,
reduce it to low, and let it cook
until all the liquid is absorbed.
So while my orzo reduces and simmers,
I am gonna be searing the scallops.
I have a non-stick pan over medium-high heat,
and I'm adding about a tablespoon of oil.
You want to make sure your oil is nice and hot
before you add in the scallops so that they get a nice sear.
Gonna pop them right in there.
Just a couple minutes on each side, and then they're done.
Once they have a nice golden brown crust on the bottom,
that's the time to flip it.
So now that my scallops are seared,
I'm adding two tablespoons of butter right into the pan,
and a clove of grated garlic.
Now I'm just basting these scallops in that garlic butter,
so have awesome flavor and help us
cook them through a little bit more.
Lastly I'm adding a splash of wine.
It's date night, always could use a little wine.
Now that they're cooked through,
I want to take them directly off of the heat
so that they don't overcook.
They look and smell so good.
So my orzo has absorbed all that liquid.
Now I'm gonna flavor it up with some Boursin cheese.
This is a really delicious, almost like a cream cheese,
with some herbs in there.
You can always add a different kind
of cheese and fresh herbs.
And about a cup of some chopped spinach
for veggies of course.
Give that a stir.
Alright, our orzo looks nice and creamy.
Time to plate the main dish.
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Alright, so we've got all of our components.
Time to bring this dish together.
So I'm gonna start by just putting our orzo down.
Ooh, it looks so good, so creamy.
What I love so much about this dish,
is it's really something you can see yourself
getting at a restaurant.
But it's so fast and easy to put together.
It's like my own date with Fabio.
So now I'm just gonna pop our scallops right onto the orzo.
If you're cooking this dish with your date,
you could totally split the workload up.
Someone works on the orzo, someone works on the scallops.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
So now I'm gonna finish the dish off
with a nice drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Some more fresh cracked pepper.
Some flaky salt, a little over your shoulder for good luck.
Always need good luck on a date.
And some fresh chopped chives.
Beautiful, voila, we've got our main dish.
It was fast and easy to make,
pretty impressive, and always delicious.
I'm getting real hungry,
but first we gotta make dessert.
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For dessert we're gonna be making chocolate lava cakes.
Now this is a super decadent, rich dessert.
But, I have a little trick.
We're gonna be cooking these in mugs, in the microwave.
Alright, these are super simple.
We're gonna start with a half a cup of flour,
a fourth a cup of cocoa powder,
a fourth a cup of white granulated sugar,
a fourth a teaspoon of salt,
and two teaspoons of baking powder.
So I know we're making a date night dessert right now,
but these lava cakes are also
super awesome if you have kids.
Give that a nice mix.
And to our dry ingredients,
I'm adding a fourth a cup of oil,
and a fourth a cup of milk.
Now give that another mix.
Alright, so we have a nice, smooth batter.
Now I'm just gonna split it between two mugs.
And finally, I'm gonna pop two chocolate truffles
right in the center.
Push them right on down with your finger.
And now we're gonna microwave these for 70 seconds each.
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Alright, our cakes look delicious.
They cooked up quite nicely in the microwave.
I recommend serving them with
a little ice cream, but that's just me.
Either way, I'm sure you're gonna love them.
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To kick it off, we have our beautiful
tomato mozzarella and mint skewers.
Mm, super simple,
super easy, super delicious.
Alright, moving on to our main dish.
Our seared scallops with creamy orzo.
Seriously, this is some restaurant quality stuff.
The scallops are buttery, and salty, and flavorful.
And it's perfectly balanced with that creamy orzo.
And last but certainly not least, our chocolate lava cakes.
Oh, I'm really excited to eat this.
It's magic.
Forget date dessert, this is like every night thing.
Well there you go, three romantic recipes
perfect for a date.
Take yourself on a date.
Wine and dine yourself, you deserve it.
If you do make them, be sure to tag me on Instagram,
I'd love to see your work.
And I'll see you guys next time.
- [Man] Oh yes!
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