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:

Dark chocolate dipped pistachio cookies sprinkled with crushed pistachios.
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Pistachio Cookies Dipped in Dark Chocolate

ByThe Sifted Field

These pistachio heart cookies are buttery, softly nutty, and finished with a dark chocolate dip that adds just the right amount of richness. Finely ground pistachios give the dough a natural green hue and a tender crumb, while the heart shape makes them feel thoughtful and special. They’re the kind of cookie you’d happily bake…

Roasted beet stalks with pink peppercorn, Lemon zest and balsamic glaze.
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Roasted Beet Stems with Lemon Zest, Pink Peppercorns, and White Beans

ByThe Sifted Field

Don’t throw away beet stalks. This zero waste recipe uses the tops of the beet root plant. When roasted, they turn tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the edges, with a flavor similar to chard stems or celery root. This simple recipe pairs roasted beet stalks with a smooth white bean purée, bright…

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…