This Valentine's Day menu is all about the good things: combining rich and light, savory and sweet to create a meal that is rich, satisfying and just screams of celebration. Beginning with a deliciously rich dairy-free "Brie" paired with apple slices and your choice of bread or crackers, leading into a creamy nondairy Chicken Cordon Bleu and finishing with Chocolate Marble Soufflé Cakes that are both airy and chocolatey-rich, this menu is elegant and refined Valentine's Day fare for the home cook.
For easy preparation, make the "Brie" a day ahead of the meal and pop the cakes in the oven just before you eat.
1. Dairy-Free Brie with Apples
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Apples and chicken are an absolutely fabulous combination, so for this menu, I recommend slicing apples cracker-thin, dipping them in lemon juice to prevent browning and serving them alongside your choice of dairy-free bread or crackers.
2. Chicken Cordon Bleu
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3. Chocolate Marble Soufflé Cakes
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