http://www.becomeromantic.com Guide to helping you become romantic with your partner Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:06:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mexican Romantic Dinner Menu Turn your dinner into a fiesta south of the border with these flavorful and colorful dishes. Mexico is a place filled with vibrant colors, people who know how to have a good time, and spicy food. No matter where you are located, this menu will ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/south-of-the-border/ 8 Flour Tortillas; warmed 3/4 lb uncooked shrimp; peeled and de-veined 2 cloves garlic; finely minced 1 onion; sliced into thin strips 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/4 Cup cilantro; chopped 1 jalapeño; seeded and finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin Juice of one lime Olive Oil In a bowl mix together shrimp, salt, cumin, garlic, and a ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/shrimp-tacos-recipe/ 3 Cups whole milk 4 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 Cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick Add milk and cinnamon to a large sauce pan and heat on medium until bubbles appear on sides of pan. Usually takes about 3 minutes. Remove cinnamon and set aside. In a large bowl beat ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/natillas-dessert-recipe/ 4 Hass avocados; well ripened Juice of one lime or lemon. 1 tablespoon cilantro; chopped 1/4 cup tomatoes; seeded and finely diced 1 jalapeño pepper (optional) salt and pepper to taste Note: Sometimes it is hard to find ripe avocados in the supermarket. If that is the case, purchase them a few days before preparing ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/guacamole-recipe/ 3 oz. Tequila 1 oz. Cointreau Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon sugar Ice There are many “standard” margaritas out there however some people like their drinks a certain way; sweet, strong, sour, etc. This recipe allows you to customize the margarita to your liking. Add tequila, cointreau, and freshly squeezed lime juice to a ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/frozen-margarita-recipe/ Greek Romantic Dinner Menu This Greek influenced Mediterranean style feast will refresh you on the hottest summer nights or make you feel the warmth of the sun on the coldest of winter evenings. Pre-dinner cocktail: Have a shot or two of anise-flavored Ouzo, a traditional Greek liquor to get the conversation flowing. What to ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/mediterranean-sunset/ Syrup: 2 cups Sugar 1 cup Water 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Batter: 2 1/2 cups flour; sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup butter or margerine; softened 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup yogurt 1 cup almonds; ground Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder Beat ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/glykisma-amigthalou-almond-cake/ Kebabs: 4-6 bamboo skewers; soaked overnight in water 1/2 lb. boneless leg of lamb or lamb loin; cut into 1 inch chunks 12 cherry tomatoes 1 onion Olive Oil Marinade: 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon garlic; finely minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Mix ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/lamb-shish-kebabs/ 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 lb fresh button mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh basil 1 roma tomato; seeded and diced 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup water salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon of fresh flat-leaf parsley Heat the oil on low in a frying pan, then gently fry the mushrooms for 2-3 ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/mediterranean-mushroom-salad/ 14 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans; washed and drained 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 cloves garlic; chopped 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 Cup water 1 teaspoon salt Mix all of the ingredients in a food processer or blender until it has a creamy consistancy. Note: You may add other spices ... http://www.becomeromantic.com/hummus/