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A delightful at-home Russian surprise feast
Surprise your stay-at-home partner by cooking a beautiful Russian feast together, then savoring the results over candlelight. A perfect blend of personal interaction, culinary adventure and a cozy evening at home in September.
- Your significant other probably never expects much in the way of entertainment at home beyond TV dinners and the occasional board game night. This day, however, things will be different. As they go about their routines, they'll notice the delicious smells wafting into the living room. You'll guide them into the kitchen, their curious eyes meeting yours, lit up with excitement and love. Once there, you'll reveal that you are preparing a mouth-watering, tantalizingly aromatic homemade Russian feast.
- After everything is ready, together you'll set the table with your finest dinnerware. The candles will be lit, and soft, romantic music will fill the air, sweeping you both into a sense of serenity and love. As your partner marvels at the food, you offer them the first bite. Their face lights up with delight, and you can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. You did this, you turned an ordinary night into something special.
- Savouring each delicious mouthful of dinner, sharing stories and laughing at old jokes, you spend quality time together โ something that is so often overlooked in the daily rush. The day will end still curled up on the sofa, wrapped in the warm glow of love and satisfaction โ the perfect way to make a memorable night-of surprise date at home.
Preparation steps:
- You first need to decide on the menu - definitely should include a Russian staple such as Borsch and Beef Stroganoff, plus a dessert like Syrniki. Spend a day ahead of time buying the ingredients from the list.
- Familiarize yourself with the recipes days ahead. Maybe even have a practice run. You want this night to go off without a hitch! Ensure you have all the cooking tools you'll need, including a large pot, a skillet, mixing bowls, spoons, whisks, measuring cups, oven mitts, and a grater.
- Additionally, plan your setting. Your table should be set to look as fancy as possible. Purchase a set of candles for the table. You may also want to create a romantic playlist in advance on your music streaming service.
Some tips:
- Try not to let your partner into the kitchen until everything is ready โ the element of surprise here is key! And if your partner insists on coming in - put them to work peeling veggies or stirring something.
- Do the prep work - chopping and grating - way ahead of time. It will save you time and keep your kitchen cleaner and more organized.
- Don't forget to dress up! Just because you're staying in, doesn't mean you can't look your best! Plus, your partner will appreciate the effort and it adds to the 'event' feeling of the evening.