February is the month of love, and what better way to show love to the people you care most about than cooking an amazing dinner with delicious Coleman All Natural Meats? Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two, a special dinner for your family, or a fun celebration of Galentine’s Day with your girlfriends, we have recipes and menu suggestions that will make any of them memorable.
Spaghetti Carbonara
This creamy, cheesy pasta studded with crispy bacon makes for a romantic meal that will make sure you win your loved one’s heart.
Menu suggestions: crispy Italian bread, sauteed spinach, and stuffed tomatoes
Wine pairing: A medium-bodied, acidic red like a Sangiovese
Bacon Wrapped Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin
Feed six people with this spicy, herby combination of bacon and juicy pork tenderloin. The nice thing about this one is that you can do the prep work a day in advance and cook the tenderloins just before serving.
Menu suggestions: Garlic mashers and a spring green vegetable like roasted asparagus
Wine pairing: A hearty Zinfandel or Cabernet. Use the same wine to make the sauce.
Pork Chops with White Wine Herb Dijon Sauce
A simple preparation, but oh so delicious! It doesn’t take long to make, which leaves more time for flirting across the table.
Menu Suggestion: Crispy roasted fingerling potatoes and a hearty green salad
Wine pairing: Something white and crisp like a California Chardonnay or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin
Since the weather is still wintery in much of the country, how about perfuming the house with the warm scents of stuffing and pork roast? This one will also feed a crowd, so it makes a special meal for every member of your household.
Menu suggestions: roasted root vegetables and mashed sweet potatoes.
Wine pairings: German or French Riesling
Dessert
No special dinner is complete without dessert, especially chocolate, but you can keep it simple and still impress your loved ones. A trip to the local bakery or confectionary for chocolate dipped strawberries, French macarons, or truffles is an easy, but satisfying way to end dinner. Or you could do a scoop or two of vanilla gelato drizzled with hot fudge sauce and a couple of fresh strawberries on the side. Or, if you want to carry the pork theme on to dessert, try a batch of these delicious Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The Coleman Way, since 1875, is our commitment to quality, taking pride in humanely raising animals on family farms in the U.S.A. with no antibiotics ever, no growth hormones, and 100% vegetarian fed. The result is premium, great-tasting, all-natural meats in a variety of cuts and flavors that can be easily prepared and that you can feel good about serving to family and friends.
