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I’ve got the perfect easy Valentine’s Day dinner for you all! And I kept the recipes fun and easy with a simple, delicious Creamy Brown Butter Mushroom Chicken and a decadent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake. These are the perfect recipes, for celebrating a low-key Valentine’s Day, yet still keeping things special. Whether you’re celebrating with someone you love or gathering with your family, everyone will enjoy this delicious meal.
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that can often be overlooked. I love creating simple dinner menus for you guys so that everyone is encouraged to celebrate. My grandma always made an effort to make Valentine’s Day fun and I’ve tried to follow in her footsteps.
Today I’m excited to share a very simple, yet oh so delicious, Valentine’s Day menu. I partnered with our ever so popular local brewery, Breckenridge Brewery. We love visiting Breck Brewery when the family is in town. It’s always such a fun environment and their selection of beer is on point.
I used their Vanilla Porter to create two recipes with Valentine’s Day in mind. Using a craft beer with unique flavors like the vanilla porter can take a recipe to a whole new level. I often use Breck Beers to add that extra special touch to recipes like my 5 ingredient beer bread and my healthier 30 minute beer braised chicken.
First up, a creamy brown butter mushroom chicken. I used Breck Brews vanilla porter in the cream sauce to add a richness that I love when paired with buttery mushrooms. Serve this over fettuccine pasta to complete an easy one-skillet dinner.
And finally, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without dessert! And you guys…these lava cakes are roll your eyes back delicious. The vanilla porter really highlights the sweet chocolate within the cakes. Be sure to serve these warm, right out of the oven, with whipped cream on top! I promise this will not disappoint!
Hoping this simple menu inspires you all to celebrate a low-key, yet still special, Valentine’s Day at home this year!
Lastly, if you make any of the recipes from the perfect easy Valentine’s Day dinner, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Hi Tieghan, just making sure I understand the recipe. Are you saying that you need three whole eggs +3 egg yolks? Thanks, Bill.
Hey Bill,
Yes, that is correct! Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
What if you can’t find vanilla Porter? What can you use in place? Thanks.
Mary
Hey Mary,
If you can find another type of vanilla beer, that would work great! Let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Looks delicious!! I don’t really like the taste of beer. Is there an alternative you would suggest using? Thank you!
Hey Marie,
So sorry, I’ve only tested these recipes with the beer, I’m not sure on what would work in place. Let me know if you give the recipes a try! xT
Excited to try both recipes! For the Marscapone Whipped Cream do you whip the heavy cream first and then fold in the marscapone? Or whip it all together? Thx ?
Hey Krystle,
You will want to whip the heavy cream and then fold in the mascarpone. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Could you tell me how much of the marscapone to add to the whipped cream. I didn’t notice the amount in the ingredient list. Thanks
Hi Melissa,
Just a dollop is perfect:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT