Money is getting tight and the boyfriend and yours truly are constantly trying to find ways to curb our spending. Last night we realized we haven’t gone out for dinner in a couple of weeks and I suggested why not have date night at home.
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Home can be the most romantic setting with a little effort. Set the mood, light some candles and enjoy a bottle of wine with dinner at a much more reasonable price. One of my favorite wines is a Sauvignon Blanc by Kim Crawford which you can get for $14.
Here’s an easy inexpensive recipe for your next date night at home:
Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream (I used half and half with fine results)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
Pour wine into hot skillet; cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Whisk in cream, mustard, and tarragon. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Pour any accumulated chicken juices into sauce. Right before serving, drizzle cream sauce over chicken. Serve with steamed asparagus.
This meal will cost you no more than $7, as you already have most of the ingredients in your home. Try getting this meal at a restaurant for such a cheap price.
(recipe courtesy of everydayfood.com)
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