Bunny's Vintage Kitchen: Valentine's dinner at home

Who says you have to go out to dinner on Valentine's day? Since having a kid, my husband and I prefer including our little girl in our special day. We want her to feel loved on that day rather than being sent with a babysitter while we celebrate. I'm sure there will come a day when she gladly will stay home while we go out, but until then we will take what we can.

I decided to go traditional and do the steak. I would have included a lobster tail but being pregnant, I thought maybe I should avoid seafood. The steak was marinated in salt and pepper with olive oil. I then cooked it in a pan. I wanted to include a potato in our dish but didn't want to be basic. So I tried out a hasselback potato recipe and boy was it amazing. It's going to be a regular now in our home. I finished it off with fresh green beans cooked with red onions and garlic sauteed in olive oil. The cheesecake was store bought, and I made my own topping with black berries and cherries cooked in sugar. With a little help from the dollar store, I decorated our table and whalah! A candle lit dinner for 2... well actually 3 and a half...