Amore Infused

It seems as if Christmas just ended, well it did!  But there is a new gift buying, party having, red-n-white holiday party coming to town! Yep, Valentines Day! Here is a  few ideas to make the evening unforgettable.

                                                              

Start the evening by creating the Amore Infused atmosphere. Celebrate your love with perfectly decorated centerpieces and a table set that shows off your Valentine’s Day theme! Place red colored stones in the bottom of one vase and accentuate with fresh red roses in the top of the vase.


   
                                     

          Leave little notes thru out the day to set the mood for evening. 

 There is nothing like a " I love you" or "Rose are Red" note to set the mood.

With all the special events taking place on Valentine’s Day it is only right to end the day with a dinner befitting the occasion.

                                    Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes

This recipe was inspired by the abundance of tomatoes and basil in my garden. These grape tomatoes are so sweet and addicting. Toss them with some low carb pasta and diced chicken and you have a delicious, healthy meal in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight!                                   Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes                                                   Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes                    Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 5.5 pts • Points+: 9 pts                     Calories: 329.7 • Fat: 6.8 g • Carb: 48.3 g • Fiber: 7.2 g • Protein: 25.0 g                                                                Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breast halves, diced in 1 inch cubes cooking spray 1/2 tsp each of dried oregano and dries basil kosher salt and fresh pepper 8 oz spaghetti (high fiber or low carb) I used Ronzoni Smart Taste[Image] 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 6 cloves garlic, smashed and coarsely chopped 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp chopped fresh basil                                                                 Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Heat a large skillet on high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add chicken. Cook about 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. While pasta cooks, add olive oil to skillet on high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown (do not burn). Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté about 4-5 minutes. When pasta is drained, add pasta to tomatoes and toss well. If pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water. Add fresh basil and chicken and toss well. Serve and top with good grated cheese

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You can celebrate Valentine's day and make as special as you would like. we hope you have a blast planning out your Valentine's Day celebration! It doesnt matter how simple or how grand you make the day just as long as it comes from the heart.

                              

                               Have a Happy Valentine's Day from The Exquisite Soiree!