Anniversary Dinner At Home

Is your anniversary coming up? If you’re anything like me, you want to celebrate with food. And lots of it. But the idea of waiting for a table at a restaurant and the high probability of being sat in a less than desirable table is too high.

When I want to celebrate, I like to cook at home. I usually do all of the cooking without any thoughts towards the dishes. After chatting together (and finishing a bottle of wine or two), the clean up always goes smoother than you think it will.

Generally, I take a half day off from work to cook a meal this special. I like to give myself plenty of time. Plus, I genuinely enjoy the process of shopping for groceries, so I like to shop the day of for the freshest ingredients.

Appetizers

First, pop a bottle of bubbly and serve appetizers to get the mood set. My pick is this creamy feta radish dip. Simple, but still far from ordinary. And perfect with champagne.

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Feta Cheese Dip Recipe

5 m  5 m  6 Servings 6 Ingredients

This feta dip features radish, Greek yogurt and a touch of honey. It's the perfect spring snack.

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And because having two different kinds of cheesy to nibble on always means something is being celebrated, whip up this Whipped Goat Cheese Dip, too. It’s completely customizable, just use your favorite herbs and you’re guaranteed to love it.

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Whipped Goat Cheese Recipe

5 m  5 m  8 Servings 6 Ingredients

Whipped goat cheese makes an easy party treat. Serve it with your favorite herbed crackers and vegetables.

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Main Course

As a main course, I would make this Grilled Pork Tenderloin. The meat is simple, easy and always delicious.

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Grilled Pork Loin Recipe

5 m  36 m  1 h  6 Servings 8 Ingredients

Grilled pork loin may not be the obvious cookout choice, but it is an awesome one. It feeds a crowd, and pairs so well with pineapple!

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To top the grilled pork, this homemade teriyaki is an excellent choice.

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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

4 m  10 m  4 Servings 7 Ingredients

Homemade teriyaki sauce that's gluten free and super delish. You'll never buy it at the store again!

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Side Dishes:

Since we need a side dish or two, I would make something a little spicy to go with the sweet. Jalapeño cheddar grits sound like just the thing!

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Jalapeño Cheddar Grits Recipe

5 m  25 m  6 Servings 9 Ingredients

Jalapeño Cheddar Grits make a fantastic meal or side. This staple of the south is certainly amazing.

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Roasting vegetables of any kind brings out their sweetness, and this roasted broccoli and cauliflower mix might be the perfect way to round out your main course.

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Roasted Broccoli Recipe

10 m  20 m  6 Servings 8 Ingredients

This roasted broccoli recipe is combined with cauliflower to create a simple, healthy side dish.

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Dessert:

You’ve worked hard cooking that huge meal. Let’s take it easy on dessert with the quick and effortless almond skillet cake. It’s fancy without being complicated. Plus, any leftovers made for a great breakfast with a cup of tea.

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Almond Skillet Cake Recipe

10 m  35 m  12 Servings 11 Ingredients

Almond Skillet Cake is light and sweet, with just the right amount of almond-y goodness. Cooked up in a cast-iron skillet that can be...

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