Mussel up your Valentine's Day dinner plans(NC)Each February brings the pres-your special someone to a night in, featur-Duncan, executive director of the Mussel 2 shallots, mincedsure for the perfect date night for marrieding a homemade meal that is as affordableIndustry Council, but fresh blue cultured 1 cup (250ml) white wineand dating couples across the country. Thisas it is delicious and extravagant.mussels are another excellent aphrodisiac juice and zest of 1 lemonValentine's Day, instead of dining at theWe've all heard of chocolate and straw-one that's easy to prepare and fun to share 200g creamy blue cheesemost chic restaurant in town, try treatingberries as romantic foods, says Lindaand eat together with your date. large handful arugula or watercressCombine mussels with champagne or a sea salt and pepper to tastebottle of white wine as used in the recipe crusty bread to servebelow and your Valentine's Day will be one toInstructionsremember.1. Stir the fresh blue mussels in a colanderMussels make a wonderful romantic mealwhile rinsing in tap water. Set aside for a fewthat can be prepared in a variety of ways tominutes. Tap any that are open and discardsuit all tastes. They're a perfectly elegant din-those that don't close in response to the tap.ner for two while also being light and healthy,2. Heat oil in a large pan over mediumsaid Duncan. She recommends Mussels withhigh heat. Add pancetta, prosciutto or baconGreens and Blue Cheese paired with a classicand cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy.movie for a romantic night at home.Add shallot and cook, stirring, for 23 min-utes more. Add wine, lemon juice and blueMussels with Greens and Blue Cheesecheese. Stir briefly, then add mussels.Number of Servings: 463. Cover and leave to steam for 57 min-Preparation Time: 5 minutesutes, or until mussels are open. Discard anyCooking Time: 15 minutesmussels that do not open.HAMILTONOAKVILLEIngredients4. Toss in greens and salt and pepper to1092 Main Street W.225 Lakeshore Rd. East(2nd Floor) 5 lbs blue cultured musselstaste. Transfer to a serving platter and gar-between Dunn St. and George St. 2 tbsp olive oilnish with lemon zest.905 522-3237905 815-3237 ?200g pancetta, prosciutto or bacon, diced5. Serve with slices of crusty bread.FINAL WEEK...ENDS FEBRUARY 102011 LUNCH $15 DINNER $25AppetizersAppetizersSavoy Cabbage Wrap Filled with Veal & Red Lentil, Barley & Bean Salad Provolone Cheese. Poached in a Cherryon a Bed of Greens Tomato SauceORORDaily Soup Creation Caesar SaladORWinter Salad Baby Spinach, Sweet GoldenORand Red Beets, Crumbled Goats Cheese & Chefs Daily Soup CreationCandied Pecans. With a Honey & Balsamic VinaigretteEntreesEntreesTrio of Pork Scaloppine California Cut Striploin with a Wild Panorama mushroom Sauce. Served with a Twice Baked (Mushroom Sauce, Pizzaiola Sauce)Potato, Rapini and Grilled Peppers& Peppercorn SauceORStuffed Sole Filled with Salmon Mousse ORTopped with a Lemon and Herb Sauce.Pan Seared Ocean Perch in a Lemon,Served with Basmati Rice & Market FreshLime, Garlic Herb SauceVegetablesORORStrozzapreti Pasta (Hand Made FusilliPenne with Roasted Italian SausagePasta) Served with Barese Sausage, FreshTomatoes & Zucchini in a Mascarpone Cream SauceDessertChocolate Chip, Amaretto Semifreddo with DessertCaramel SauceWarm Apple & Walnut Butter TartServed with Vanilla GelatoOrORItalian Bread PuddingFresh Fruit Cocktail$25.00 pp Taxes & Gratuities Not Included$25.00 pp Taxes & Gratuities Not Includedwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 2, 2011 18