5-Course Valentine’s Bliss Banquet

Appetizer: Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese Crostini 

Featuring Lekker Bakery, Ajiz, Ataros, Florence Fruits and Vegetables
Ingredients:

• Baguette slices
• Goat cheese
• Dried Cranberries
• Honey
• Fresh mint for garnish

Preparation:

1. Toast baguette slices until golden.
2. Spread goat cheese on each slice.
3. Sprinkle pomegranate arils on top.
4. Drizzle with honey.
5. Garnish with fresh mint.

Soup: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque

Featuring Florence Fruits and Vegetables, Jakana Organic Urban Garden, REAL, Bakers Dozen Bakery

Ingredients

• Red bell peppers
• Tomatoes
• Onion
• Garlic
• Vegetable broth
• Heavy cream
• Basil for garnish
• Croutons for garnish

Preparation

1. Roast red peppers and tomatoes.
2. Sauté onions and garlic, then add roasted
   vegetables.
3. Blend with vegetable broth until smooth.
4. Stir in heavy cream.
5. Garnish with fresh basil.

Salad: Strawberry and Feta Spinach Salad

Featuring Jakana Organic Urban Garden, Florence Fruits and Vegetables, Bakers Dozen Bakery, Ajiz

Ingredients:

• Fresh spinach
• Strawberries, sliced
• Feta cheese
• Candied pecans
• Vinaigrette

Preparation:

1. Toss fresh spinach with sliced strawberries.
2. Sprinkle crumbled feta and candied pecans.

Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Main Course: Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Featuring Jakana Foods

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Salmon:
   Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment
   paper or lightly greased.
3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Mixture:
   In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest,
   and lemon juice.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Coat the Salmon:
   Brush the lemon garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets,
   ensuring they are well coated.
5. Bake:
   Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes
   or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish:
   Once done, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salmon for a
   burst of color and added flavor.
7. Serve:
   Plate the salmon fillets and drizzle any remaining lemon garlic
   butter sauce over them.
8. Optional:
   Serve with additional lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze before
   eating.

   This simple baked salmon recipe is quick to prepare, allowing you to focus on your loved one.

Dessert: Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Fondue

Featuring Jakana Foods, Moonbean Chocolate, Florence Fruits and Vegetables

Ingredients:

• Assorted fresh and dried fruits
• Dark chocolate for melting
• Crushed nuts, coconut, for coating

Preparation:

1. Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler.
2. Spear fruit pieces with fondue forks or bamboo skewers and dip into melted chocolate.
3. Optionally, coat in crushed nuts, coconut, or sprinkles.
4. Serve on a platter with red roses as a centerpiece.

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