Don't let a romantic meal leave you so stuffed there's no energy for the bedroom [1]. (Yes, we said it.) Save some cash and beat the restaurant crowds by cooking up a light and elegant Valentine's Day dinner in your own clean kitchen. You still have time to cancel that reservation . . .
Brut Champagne
Pop open a bottle of brut Champagne [2], which is lower in calories and sugar than regular Champagne. One glass of brut bubbly only contains about 65 calories!
Oysters With Champagne Mignonette
Skip baked or fried oysters loaded with butter and shuck up fresh oysters with Champagne mignonette [4] for extra aphrodisiac effect. These low-calorie mollusks are perfectly complemented by this easy dressing made from shallots and vinegar.
Wine-Poached Steak
Poaching lean flank steak in red wine [5] takes a little patience, but the results are well worth the effort. At less than 350 calories per serving, this dish makes for a special Valentine's dinner that doesn't rely on fat and butter for flavor.
Personal Chocolate Cakes
End your meal on a sweet note with single-serve flourless chocolate cakes [6]. At only 96 calories per serving, this restaurant-quality dessert is basically guilt free! Even better, there's portion control built into the recipe.