Thursday, January 10, 2013

Tablescape Valentines Themed get together ..Valentine inspiration


 Valentine's Day is just around the corner..
This menu is so simple..Creamed chicken with a puffed pasty top, orange relish, and mixed green salad. All followed by Red Velvet Cake. MMmmm









The pink and red roses, seeded eucalyptus, and ming really add importance.


RedVelvet cake, perfect for Valentine's dessert, accompanied by dark choc molded hearts
Several of us are volunteers at our local hospital. Once every few months, we gather to share lunch and catch up with one another . There are apx 25 women and so the host places tables everywhere in our hom someone hosts our group in their home, this was our Valentine's themed social.
Here is our lunch menu and a few recipes:

Creamed Chicken over puffed pastry:

6T melted butter or margerine
6T flour
1t salt
1/8 t pepper
cook overlow heat until bubbling, remove from heat and stir in
11/2 c cooked chicken broth
1c milk
bring to a boil, then stir in gently:
1/2 c frozen carrots & peas rinsed1c cut up chicken breast
Serve over puff pastry  add pastry top.

Cranberry OrangeRelish:

1 bag fresh cranberries,washed
1unpeeled  orange,cut into small pieces
3/4 c sugar
Pulse in food processor until fine chop, not pureed
Chill over night

Red Velvet Cake:

2Cups sugar
1/2 lb butter
2eggs
2Tablesp cocoa powder
2oz red food vegetable coloring
1tsp salt
1Cup buttermilk
1tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
1Tablesp vinegar

Icing:
1 8oz cream cheese brick
1 stick butter
1 pound box confectioners sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Cream sugar and butter, beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix cocoa and food coloring together, add to sugar, mix well. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, alternate with buttermilk. |Blend in vanilla.In a small bowl combine the baking soda and vinegar, then add to mix. Pour batter into three (8inch) round greased and floured pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Blend cream cheese and butter. Add sugar and blend. Add nuts(optional). spread between layers , top, and sides.

 Field Greens and Raspberry Vinaigrette:

Whatever is in season or available, just make it colorful



    Linking with some of my faves:

43 comments:

  1. This is all so beautiful! Perfect for Valentine's Day! I love the heart puff pastry with the chicken! I want to do that!! Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

    Katherine

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  2. Lovely Valentines themed table.
    Fresh flowers are always a hit, and the menu looks wonderful too.
    and what a lovely way to gather with friends and catch up.
    and that red velvet cake looks delightful as well.............
    Wish you could email me some!! lol
    Blessings, Nellie

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  3. Not only is your table adorable, the food is awesome! I've never tried making hearts like that, but you've inspired me. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.

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  4. Oh how lovely. YOur tablescape is beautiful. Thanks so much for joining TTT. I am so happy to meet you. Hugs, Marty

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  5. This looks fabulous, you always have such great gatherings! Love the puff pastry hearts.

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  6. Thank you very much for joining my party. Your table settings are stunning. You have a quite a talent for making them beautiful. Hope to see you next week.----- Shannon

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  7. Everything is so lovely and so yummy looking!

    Happy Rednesday and Happy Valentines Day!

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  8. That is the kind of get together I like. Your table and food look great.

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  9. What a pretty tablesetting! And the menu sounds and looks scrumptious! Love the heart-shaped pastry for the creamed chicken -- and, of course, red velvet cake is always a special treat!

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  10. Good morning!!! What a neat table!!! The creamed chicken with the puff pastry heart is just TOO great! I am going to have to replicate that! I've done it with biscuits, but never with puff pastry. It's beautiful! The flowers are so pretty, and the whole table just comes together nicely. VERY nice! I hope you have a great Valentine's Day!!!

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  11. All you need is friends, food, and a beautiful table. The flowers are lovely and I really like the red vase for your Valentine's table. Happy Valentine's Day and Tea Party! Pam

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  12. What a nice idea to get together and enjoy each other's company - the puff pastry heart is so special - pretty table, too

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  13. I like the theme.

    Whether Valentines day or not, you can set you palatable dishes, what I can see from my point of view.

    Wonderful and TY for sharing your thoughts.

    Happy TS...

    Greetings from freezing Stockholm,
    /chie

    P.S-
    I am your new follower.

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  14. Thanks for becoming a follower of The Dull and the Dutiful! I've just returned the favor!

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  15. What a lovely Valentine's setting. Looks delicious.

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  16. Hello again! Just a quick message to say congrats! Your wonderful post was chosen as one of my Valentine features. Thanks for all these wonderful recipe and tablescape ideas. If you'd like a feature button for your sidebar or feature page, it's included in my post for the day.

    Have a great weekend!

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  17. What a fun group to be a part of! The dinner looks wonderful and I love the idea of the pastry hearts. Happy Valentines Day and Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti

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  18. that looks absolutely delicious! Happy Valentine's Day <3

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  19. What a fun idea for Valentine's Day dinner! There no calories in that, right? Thanks for sharing. Happy Valentine Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  20. That looks wonderful. However, I will leave the cooking to you and join in for the eating.

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  21. Thank you for sharing your lovely Valentine table at Potpourri Friday!

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  22. Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
    What a gorgeous share today. I simply loved your cream chicken with the puff heart pastry. I could smell this cooking clear out here in Phoenix.

    Oh my gosh a slice of that chocolate cake hopped right on my right hip as I passed by. Does that ever look sinful. Yum...

    How nice to be able to share the hostessing in each of your homes and have gatherings for the holidays. I love that. It looks like you gals had a lovely time, and were well fed once again.

    Country hugs, Sherry

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  23. Yum, I had to Pin it! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Diane (I am #16)

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  24. I love your food presentation with the heart lid! Your table is lovely and so perfect for Valentine's Day!
    Happy PS!
    Ruth

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  25. Fabulous post for Valentine's day. I love your pink!

    Flamingo Love is my one of my pink this week. Have a great weekend.

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  26. Beautiful and creative!
    Happy Pink Valentines.
    Wishing you a great week ahead.

    ♥Regina

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  27. Love it when the food follows the theme!! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescpaer

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  28. So much yummy stuff on here. I can't wait to try the recipe. Thank you for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday and Valentine's day.

    Hugs, LisaKay
    Belles Roses Romantiques

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  29. What a beautiful tablescape for Valentines! You are sooo ready for the romantic day, my friend. Thank you for sharing the yummy recipes too. Thank you for your sweet and kind visit to me. Have a great weekend.
    FABBY

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  30. Di-
    I have just loaded your blog in place for my Grow Your Blog party--I look forward to reading your specialpost on the 19th-- see you at the party!
    Vicki

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  31. Oh my now I am hungry! What a delightful table! xo
    Olivia

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  32. What a beautiful table! Thank you for sharing the recipes, too. The ♥ shaped pastry is just wonderful & all those special flowers make me long for Spring.

    Nice to meet another Ohio blogger, too. I need to poke around your pretty blog, especially that pink deppression table I see in your sidebar.
    I am your newest follower as well.

    Have a great week after our GORGEOUS weekend!! LOL
    fondly,
    Rett

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  33. What a fun thing to do. Your table looks lovely and the food looks yummy!

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  34. Looks delicious and what a pretty table.
    D

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  35. Oh yummmm! My grandkids and I ALL love Red Velvet Cake! Thanks for the recipe!

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  36. How gorgeous! You set a beautiful table and the centerpiece flowers are glorious! The food looks yummy and the red velvet cake, wow!.. thank you for the recipes. So nice to meet you..now I'm gonna follow you, as it's the best way not to miss your posts. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  37. Oh my ~ you are making me hungry. The chicken looks amazing and your tablescape is just so pretty! Happy Pink Saturday to you, Dru

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  38. I love Valentine's Celebrations and yours is amazing. Tasted Red Velvet cake this last summer and now I see what all the fuss is about! Thanks for visiting my post and leaving a comment.
    Regards, peg

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  39. Hey there! You set a lovely table...very positive and cheerful. Loved it! Smiles, Maria

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  40. Hi Di,

    This is such a sweet tablescape! Your lunch menu looks scrumptious. Thank you for sharing the recipes with us.

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  41. Thanks for stopping by, and the follow, I am following you back. Thankfully, my home and little development here was spared the ravages of the monster storm. But there are communities that were wiped out completely, still many people displaced, living in hotels, etc. FEMA did very little. So depressing. But we will rebuild with the grace of God! On a happy note, I love your heart table, just beautiful, and your menu, wow, my mouth is watering! I tried reading a newer post, it came up on Google + (which I don't understand AT ALL) and said page wasn't available? xo

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