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🍲 Recipe: Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken (One-Pan)

This creamy Tuscan chicken is rich, comforting, and perfect for a cozy Valentine’s dinner at home. It looks elegant but comes together quickly in one pan—no stress, no complicated prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh spinach (about 2 cups)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently.
  5. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through.

Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a cozy, restaurant-style meal at home.

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🍰 Recipe: Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

These chocolate lava cakes are rich, warm, and perfectly portioned for two. They’re ideal for Valentine’s Day because they feel indulgent without requiring advanced baking skills.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly grease two ramekins.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  3. Whisk egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale.
  4. Stir in melted chocolate, flour, and salt.
  5. Divide batter into ramekins.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.

Let rest 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with berries.

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🍵 Recipe: Honey Lavender Hot Chocolate or Herbal Tea Latte

This calming drink is perfect for a self-love Valentine’s evening or a quiet night in. It’s soothing, caffeine-optional, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for hot chocolate)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon dried lavender (optional)
  • Herbal tea bag (for tea latte option)

Instructions

  1. Heat milk gently in a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk in cocoa powder and honey until smooth.
  3. Add lavender if using and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Strain if needed.
  5. Pour into mug and enjoy warm.

For a tea latte, steep herbal tea in hot milk and sweeten with honey.

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