Chocolate dipped pistachio cookies garnished with crushed rose petals,

A Simple Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home

ByThe Sifted Field

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean crowded restaurants or prix-fixe menus.

This year, I put together a simple Valentine’s dinner at home — a cozy menu for two that feels special without being stressful. It includes a rose cardamom cocktail, a simple beet stem appetizer, lobster ravioli with shrimp sauce, and pistachio cookies for dessert.

Everything can be made ahead or finished quickly, so you can actually enjoy the evening together.

If you’re planning a relaxed, romantic night in, you can find the full menu here:

Cardamom rose bourbon old fashioned.
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Rose and Cardamom Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail

ByThe Sifted Field

What to mix into Bourbon Whiskey for a Warming Cocktail? Cardamom of course! This Rose and Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail is floral, spicy and deeply satisfying. The subtle heating notes of the cardamom spice complement the complexities found in bourbon beautifully. Bourbon Whiskey is in itself a warming sipper, heating the throat as it goes…