Romantic Dinners for Two: Create a Romantic Experience,Easy step by step instructions on how to Wine,Dine and Seduce your lover.Perfect for Valentines (Book & DVD) [Hardcover]

Chef Robert & Barb Catherine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

Hello and Thank-you Revolutionizing Romance is Chef Robert and Barb Catherine's motto. Their cookbook Romantic Dinners For Two is about creating romantic experiences. What is included in the book is a DVD that shows you easy step by step instruction on how to create each recipe. Chef Robert shows you how easy it can be to prepare three four coarse dinners in the comfort of your own home. What is also on the DVD is a segment where Barb shows you how to set up three romantic scenarios, a dining room,fireplace and bedroom. The book and DVD compliment each other, both are set up the same so the user can follow along with the book and DVD at their pace. What is also included in the book is a tear-out invitation to be used if the user wants to surprise their love and plan for the up coming evening. To plan for the evening we have also included a tear-out seven day planner and grocery list to help the user prepare for their evening. Through-out the book there are mood enhancers to give you ideas on what you might want to do. Also we added conversation igniters to help if needed to keep the dinner conversation interesting.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Windsor Star: Life Summer reading, part II Love the one you're with? Food can stir passion. So , Why not a cookbook for lovers, complete with DVD, menu plans, invitations and ideas to ignite conversation as well as romance over dinner. If every cook has a cookbook in them, Robert Catherine of Windsor can now consider himself among published chefs who actually put recipe to paper.He and his wife Barb have created Romantic Dinners For Two a venture with publishing company Romp Thru Concepts Inc. Based on Chef Catherine's recipes and career the book is a production as luscious as its recipes. Some may quibble with the lush cover and production values, complete with full-page photo's and grocery lists, limited recipes for three rendezvous- style, four course dinners. But like the song says, what the world needs now is love,sweet love. So why not a cookbook for lovers and DVD all for $29.95 The venture is attracting more than a little interest, including from Aren't we Naughty shop. Chef Roberts explains part of the book's appeal is it isn't for expert foodies who enjoy recipes so complex they look pretty and remain intimidating for many. The response from companies considering stocking the book and people who've used it shows a cookbook for lovers has more than a little allure Ted Whipp- What's Cooking Wednesday August 16, 2006 --The Windsor Star, Ted Whipp

As the title implies, "Romantic Dinners For Two" is a compilation of recipes and menus for the creation of three complete dinners for two special people. But not just for courting couples wanting the perfect date! These are dinners that would ably serve to make a special dining occasion for anniversary celebrations, birthdays, Valentine Day, Christmas, special announcements and events (like getting engaged or having a baby), or a simple romantic evening at home. "Romantic Dinners For Two" is more than just another theme cookbook as it also includes an instructional DVD with step-by-step cooking instructions that can turn even the most novice of kitchen cooks into accomplished chefs. There are tear out Invitations; tear out Seven Day Planners and Grocery Lists; advice for creating romantic scenarios and settings; suggestions for Mood Enhancers; questions that will serve to initiate conversation, final preparation and serving schedules for perfect presentation from beginning to end. Superbly illustrated with full color photos of finished dishes, "Romantic Dinners For Two" is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to any personal cookbook collection. --Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

Hello and Thank-you I'm really excited to inform you that Romantic Dinners For Two is a romantic cookbook/DVD that is the first of a series of romantic cookbook/DVD.

I know you will truely enjoy this book/DVD not only for the romantic aspect of the book but for the three delicious dinners you will prepare. Any level cooking experience person can use this book. With the DVD, you follow along and Chef Robert will show you step by step how to prepare the meals. What's romance without a romantic setting?? Barb shows you on the DVD how to setup three romantic settings. One leads to another and the rest of the evening is up to your imagination. Romantic Dinners For Two is a book for couples who want to improve or enhance their romantic relationship. To spend quality time together in the comforts of your own home. Romantic Dinners For Two also makes a great gift for Weddings,Anniversary, Christmas and Valentines as well anyone who truely enjoyes to cook. What better way to express your love to someone then doing something special for that person. This book/DVD can do this for you both. Thank-you, Sincerely Glenn Froese Romp Thru Concepts Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Romp Thru Concepts Inc.; 2nd edition (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0973874007
• ISBN-13: 978-0973874006
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,624,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gourmet Dinners for Two, December 9, 2007

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romantic Dinners for Two: Create a Romantic Experience,Easy step by step instructions on how to Wine,Dine and Seduce your lover.Perfect for Valentines (Book & DVD) (Hardcover)

Chef Robert and his wife Barb have been sharing romantic dinners for over 24 years. In their new book they show you how to create four course dinners. There are three dinners to choose from and there are extremely detailed instructions that anyone can follow. The shopping lists are especially helpful and they also include a section on tools and equipment so you have everything before you start cooking. The tear-out invitations are a nice touch and the romantic ideas throughout the book help to make your evening unforgettable.

The recipes from the third rendezvous include:

Shrimp with Julienne of Vegetables in a Zesty Cream Sauce
Salad Greens with Vegetable Tower
Pork Chops Stuffed with Spinach, Apple and Wild Rice Blend
Raspberry Flan

Now if this seems like a lot to cook all in one night then you will be happy to know that there is a "Seven Day Planner" for each evening. Most of the work occurs one or two days before you serve your dinner. In the first meal the planner says to make the Chocolate Mousse on Day 5 and then the rest of the dinner is made on Day 6. On Day 7 you are mostly concerned with cooking the main course (which is all prepared and in the refrigerator) and serving dishes you have already prepared (like the salad).

If you love to cook with your partner then you will want to skip to the third dinner where you can cook together. Each recipe has a full-color picture and detailed instructions. Overall this is an excellent way to seduce your partner with delicious gourmet foods. The "Conversation Igniters" also make sure you are talking about interesting subjects.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a fabulous cook book idea, July 5, 2007

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Frank Elliott "Captain Fitzroy" (Hendersonville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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What a great idea. Here is a very beautiful book, with DVD to show exactly how to make a five star gourmet meal for just you and your "Lov'er". Chef Rob'ert shares some of his secret recipes for the first time; and does so in such a pleasant, clear manner, that you can't fail to turn out an exquisitely romantic dinner. Even the setting, the ambiance, the conversation is all portrayed beautifully.And what an atttractive and charming wife he has to assist, and be 'ze objet de amor' ! ( They speak perfect english, you should be relieved..they are an American couple ). This is a great idea. I hope to see a whole series of these -as long as Chef Rob'ert is willing to reveal ...shhh..his top secret recipes!

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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!, January 19, 2007

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This review is from: Romantic Dinners for Two: Create a Romantic Experience,Easy step by step instructions on how to Wine,Dine and Seduce your lover.Perfect for Valentines (Book & DVD) (Hardcover)

Relationships can sometimes become stale. Creating a romantic experience with the help of, "Romantic Dinners for Two" reminded me why I married the man I did. The evening was filled with anticipation and excitement. The meal turned out fabulous, the step-by-step instructions and DVD were easy to follow and I even used some of the Mood Enchancers the night of and throughout the week. It was an evening full of passion.
Even my husband said he would try the next rendezvous. Amazing!!