Love is in the air...... and it smells so good!

I have always enjoyed cooking at home for my Valentine. Why? Several reasons:

• Love to cook
• Excuse to indulge with cooking- truffle oil, lobster, filet mignon, favorite champagne etc.
• More affordable
• Intimate- fireplace, no strangers, bed in the next room. You get the idea.

Most important, I do not like eating at a restaurant on a holiday. I think it is due to having worked too many holidays in a crowded, overbooked restaurant. So it is the last place I want to be.

But over the years I have picked up great ideas and learned a few tricks on what makes for a memorable meal.

I have enjoyed great Valentines meals and they have been at home. Some have been a little complicated, but always affordable and delish!

Over the next few days Im going to share some creative and affordable Valentines meals that are great to share with your love, family or a group of friends.

What is a must for a romantic meal?