A Healthy Valentine's Dinner for Two, With an Herbal Twist

A Healthy Valentine's Dinner for Two, With an Herbal Twist

Late winter is the perfect time for a cozy night in.

This Valentine's menu is warm, nourishing and easy enough to make together. Each course borrows a little from Chinese kitchen herbs.

Welcome drink, goji and red date warmer

A naturally sweet, blush colored drink that fits the mood.

  1. Simmer a handful of goji berries and 4 to 5 red dates in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes.
  2. Add a slice of ginger for the last 5 minutes.
  3. Strain, sweeten with a little honey and serve warm.

Or use our Goji Berries and Red Dates Tea Mix.

Starter, revitalizing herbal soup

A small bowl of warm broth sets the tone.

  1. Simmer our Chinese Herbal Broth and Soup Mix for Revitalization with chicken or vegetables for about 2 hours, or make it the day before.
  2. Add a handful of spinach just before serving.
  3. Season with salt and a drop of sesame oil.

New to herbal soup? See How to Make Chinese Herbal Soup.

Main, ginger and honey glazed salmon

  1. Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon grated ginger and 1 minced garlic clove.
  2. Brush over two salmon fillets.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Serve with rice and sautéed bok choy.

Ginger is one of the most loved warming herbs in Chinese cooking.

Dessert, reishi chocolate mug cakes

  1. Mix 4 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 3 tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt in a mug.
  2. Stir in 3 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons oil and a splash of vanilla.
  3. Optional, add the contents of one Organic Reishi Mushroom Capsule. Its earthy flavor pairs well with dark chocolate.
  4. Microwave for about 60 to 90 seconds.

Make one per person, or one to share.

Set the mood

Dim the lights, put your phones away and take your time. Slowing down together is the best part of the evening.

If you are pregnant, nursing or take medications, skip the reishi and check with your doctor before using herbal supplements.

Shop Herbal Broth and Tea Mixes

Sources

  1. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Ginger. nccih.nih.gov
  2. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Reishi Mushroom. mskcc.org

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