https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 21:03:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729563 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:23:24 +0000 sillymilly 2729563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a favorite of mine that my husband requests for special occasions and is relatively easy to make:</p> <p><a href="https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/fresh-gnocchi-maitake-mushrooms-with-sweet-corn-thyme-brown-butter--2" rel="nofollow">https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/fresh-gnocchi-maitake-mushrooms-with-sweet-corn-thyme-brown-butter--2</a></p> <p>I usually serve it with steak. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729554 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:43:45 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2729554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For presentation purposes: put your carb (mashed potato or rice/ grain) in a measuring cup (1/4 or 1/3 cup) and the flip it over the plate. Ramekins also make things look fancy. You can bake an appetizer of mac &amp; cheese in there or use it for individual bread pudding or even a scoop of ice cream, cookies/ wafers and mint leaf garnish. For sauces you can use a squeezy bottle to create designs. I have found two packs sold at places like Bed Bath and Beyond. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729544 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:01:15 +0000 yoursilverlining 2729544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Champagne toast</p> <p>First course: baby arugula salad with green apples and goat cheese (or similar “fancy” salad)</p> <p>Main: </p> <p>Whole roast chicken (the best recipe/technique I’ve tried is in the Zuni Café cookbook; you can also find it explained here (and you can omit the herbs and just so a dry salt brine, that’s all we ever do). Crispy skin, juicy meat every single time <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-zuni-cafe-roasted-chicken-at-home-34903" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-zuni-cafe-roasted-chicken-at-home-34903</a></p> <p>Potato Gnocchi (topped with sauce of choice): <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014559-potato-gnocchi-four-ways" rel="nofollow">https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014559-potato-gnocchi-four-ways</a></p> <p>Lobster salad and great Italian/French bread: if you can get lobster at a reasonable price, just take the cooked chop meat and mix with a SMALL amount of mayo, a good squeeze of lemon and a bit of salt and pepper. Serve with a good crusty loaf of bread.</p> <p>Homemade vodka sauce over fresh and/or handmade pasta</p> <p>Dessert: Panna Cotta is ridiculously easy to make and people always seem impressed by it. It’s rich, creamy and something different. Presentation tip: I make mine in individual sized vintage glass bowls or crystal glassware – again, easy but different/special. <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/panna-cotta-14224" rel="nofollow">http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/panna-cotta-14224</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729543 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:55:07 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2729543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually ask DH what he would like, so it varies, but he has asked for chicken marsala, eggplant parmesan, and steak au poivre. I usually try to make a nice dessert as well. I recommend the chocolate lava cakes from Iowagirleats.com as a easy but fancy dessert! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729536 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:40:36 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2729536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I typically do a whole roast chicken with potatoes and gravy. Either that or just some simple fried Rosemary cutlets with gravy. My husband loves gravy and I don't make it that often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729520 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:57:54 +0000 Teachermama 2729520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Macadamia seared ahi with green salad</p> <p><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/macadamia-crusted-ahi-tuna-recipe.amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/macadamia-crusted-ahi-tuna-recipe.amp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729386 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:31:57 +0000 lioneyes 2729386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>either individual filets, wedge salads with bleu cheese, and creamed spinach and potatoes (steakhouse meal) or,<br /> this whole roast chicken over bread:<br /> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1033640/spatchcocked-chicken-bread-herbs-and-lemon" rel="nofollow">http://www.marthastewart.com/1033640/spatchcocked-chicken-bread-herbs-and-lemon</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729358 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:54:27 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2729358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/beef_wellington_mushroom_blue_cheese.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/beef_wellington_mushroom_blue_cheese.aspx</a><br /> <a href="http://savoringtoday.com/scampi-steak-scallops-roasted-asparagus/" rel="nofollow">http://savoringtoday.com/scampi-steak-scallops-roasted-asparagus/</a><br /> These are two favorites </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729350 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:49:15 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2729350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gordon Ramsey's steak sandwiches with tomato relish. So tasty. And small chocolate lava cakes. Super easy and quick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729345 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:42:59 +0000 Miss Flamingo 2729345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A roast chicken over veggies and potatoes. A whole roasted chicken is SO easy and it looks really impressive. I would also get his favorite beer and maybe a bottle of wine to share. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729328 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:23:50 +0000 LuLu Mom 2729328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH is a steak and potatoes guy, so I would go to the butcher and get nice T-bone and marinate it the way he likes. I would do parmesan garlic roasted red potatoes, jalapeno poppers, and probably ice cream cake since that is his favorite (not super fancy but well he's not that fancy and I know it's what he'd like ha) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729315 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:13:46 +0000 gingerbebe 2729315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is super easy and looks impressive when you make the whole filet (and then you have leftovers!)</p> <p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/336014/herb-crusted-salmon-with-roasted-lemons" rel="nofollow">http://www.marthastewart.com/336014/herb-crusted-salmon-with-roasted-lemons</a></p> <p>I make it with couscous or quinoa cooked in onions, chicken broth, and thyme.</p> <p>I serve it with a salad, like arugula or mache with goats cheese and fresh berries and nuts. And roasted veggies like asparagus, which will cook at the same time as the fish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729294 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:02:12 +0000 RonjaL7 2729294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do Gordon Ramsey's beef wellington. I find watching the video is much more helpful than a text recipe. </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uXIPhxL5XA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uXIPhxL5XA</a></p> <p>The trick is to sear the beef on all exposed surfaces in a super hot cast iron pan and make sure you roll out the puff pastry REALLY thin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729291 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:01:22 +0000 MrsSRS 2729291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do a nice steak in our cast iron and sauté spinach with garlic and baby bella mushrooms and make barley risotto.</p> <p><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/november-2007-creamy-barley-risotto" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/november-2007-creamy-barley-risotto</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729261 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:22:05 +0000 looch 2729261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you doing a pre dinner cocktail? I really like the Bourbon Spice Rack, it is really unusual but soooo good. </p> <p>When I want to do something special, I like to do individual filet mignons, wrapped in bacon and crusted with mustard and pecans. I also like to serve that with a lobster tail and drawn butter.</p> <p>Dessert I like to buy something from the bakery...there's one near us where I can get say, 3 small things, like a tiramisu, a cheesecake and a chocolate mousse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-occasion-recipe#post-2729254 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:15:10 +0000 kiddosc 2729254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH just got a promotion and I'd like to cook a fancy-ish meal on Saturday and do a high-end, at home date night on Saturday to celebrate. </p> <p>What are some of your proven "nice" dinner recipes? I don't want to just pull a random internet recipe and have it be a flop. </p>