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Valentine's Day is often an overblown holiday that gets a pretty bad wrap. It's enough over-commercialization and cheese to make you wanna skip it entirely. But for those lonely hearts or even those that say no to just the two of us, get set for the Heartbreak Edition of a Green Frugal Feast. We'll pick the best and the brightest in cheapy green recipes so that you can have your green hued cake and eat it too.
First of all without getting too excited, check out Planet Green's guide to 5 Surprisingly Effective All-Natural Aphrodisiacs (That You Probably Have in Your Kitchen).
- Strangely enough, one of the surprising aphrodisiacs listed is buttermilk and it happens to always be in season as well. So to get that blood boiling, why not start off with elegant seasonal greens and Kelly Rossiter's Buttermilk Salad Dressing?
Cost: About $13
- Make it a special occasion with Emeril's Whole Roasted Rockfish Stuffed With Citrus And Herbs. Nothing impresses like a whole roasted fish. It's easy to make, good for you, and ever-so delicious. Full of herbs, citrus, and aromatics, this fish will fill your house with a delicious all-natural fragrance as it's cooking.
Cost: About $31
- It's not really Valentine's Day without a little chocolate to finish the meal off, so why not try Emeril's Chocolaty Chocolate Souffle' with Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce?
Cost: About $35
- Make it a true celebration with some pink bubby. It?s easy to find the green stuff with Planet Green's guide to pink champagne.
Total: $99
Interested in hearing what celebrities have to say about green? Eavesdrop on their dinner conversations on Planet Green TV's Supper Club.
