26 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 7, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com VALENTINE'S DAY DINING GUIDE Indulge in Valentine's Day decadence One of the things most instantly associated with Valentine's Day is chocolate. Whether it's for a daughter, girlfriend, wife or even boyfriend or husband, chocolate seems to be a universally accepted way of saying "I love you" come the 14th of February. A great way to express your love and admiration is by heading into the kitchen yourself and trying your hand at cooking up something for that special someone in your life. ROCKY RECCHIUTI BROWNIES Makes 16 Brownies 51/2 ounces 100 % unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, cut into 1-inch slices 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon all kosher salt 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, preferably Madagascar Bourbon 11/3 cups granulated cane sugar 1/3 cup walnut halves, roasted and roughly chopped 6 marshmallows, each 11/2 inches square, cut into quarters Preheat oven to 325 F. Line bottom of 8-inch-square pan with parchment paper, liberally coat paper and pan sides with vegetable oil. Put 3 ounces of chocolate and butter in medium stainless-steel bowl, set over pot of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until chocolate and butter melt, are fully combined and mixture is smooth. Lift bowl from pot. Set aside. Sift flower and salt into a bowl. In another bowl, combine eggs, vanilla extract and whisk together by hand until blended. Whisk in sugar. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate. Add flour and remaining 21/2 ounces of chocolate to the batter and, using a rubber spatula, mix well. Mix in walnuts. Put batter into prepared pan. Spread evenly with small offset spatula. Scatter marshmallow pieces evenly over surface, push halfway into batter. The tops should remain uncovered. Bake on middle shelf of oven until marshmallows are browned and a skewer inserted into center of brownie sheet comes out with some batter clinging to it, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan, thencover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen sides of brownie, and slide brownie, still on paper, onto a work surface, cut and enjoy! (MS) BRONTE OPEN SINCE 1995 Chinese Cuisine Febr for a special ner Valentines Din JoinuarU1s4 y Be My Valentine Restaurant APPETIZERS d Day (choice of one, all served with vegetables and potato) Steak & Sauteed Garlic Butter Shrimp $29.95 Large tiger shrimp in garlic butter and wine sauce. Or Mouthwatering Steak topped with Delicate Crab Meat, g pp Asparagus and crowned with Creamy Hollandaise Or MAIN ENTREES: Steak Neptune $24.95 p Prime Rib Aus Jus $24.95 This tender cut of beef is cooked to your liking Or Grilled Atlantic Salmon $22.95 Topped with Lemon Butter Or Seafood Medley $22.95 Assorted seafood served on a bed of linquini pasta with Marinara Sauce 1515 REBECCA ST., OAKVILLE e Road Bronte Roa To Hamilton QEW 905-827-7073 · www.brontechinesecuisine.com Lakeshore Rd. Fourth Line h d Third Line Near new mall entrance by Zellers · Own entrance at the front of the restaurant Restaurant is open even after the mall is closed Rebecca Seating Available Wednesday February 14 inside LocatedBrontethe Quality Hotel 754 Rd., Oakville 905-847-1566 Raspberry Chocolate Heartufo Or Cherry Valentine Cheesecake Or Chocolate Lovers torte * Coffee or Tea Call for Reservations DESSERT Ad nis 905-849-4944 new in oakville - mediterranean cuisine kville dine in or take out L.L.B.O · Falafel · Shawarma · Souvlaki · Taboule · Seafood Mixed Grill us Dorval 497 Pinegrove Rd., Oakville OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11-11 Fri.-Sat. 11-11:30 905.338.1888 Lakeshore Rd. Kerr 134 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville