Gourmet Valentine’s Day …under $50 | From the Kitchen of Guest Chef Cidney Wilcox

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Picture this. It’s Valentine’s Day and you really want to wow that special someone. You want to create a very special evening and make a lasting impression. Unfortunately, you have champagne tastes on a beer budget.

What if I told you there was a way to make this happen. What if I told you that your Valentine could be totally “wowed” with what you have in your wallet right now? What if I told you that you could cook a spectacular, gourmet meal for your Valentine for under $50…a couple!

Chef Cidney “Cid-tastic” Wilcox took on the challenge of creating an amazing gourmet Valentine’s meal for two, on not much more than a Burger King budget. You won’t believe what she created for you or what $50 will buy your Valentine!

Photo Credit: Chef Cidney Wilcox

Oyster ceviche egg roll with a mango mingonette sauce

ShUcked Oysters

Garlic
Red onion tiny dice
Diced tomato
Red jalapeño
Juiced orange
Juiced lime
Green onion
Egg roll wrapper

Mango-ginger mignonette

Red onion
Mango diced
Garlic
Ginger

Put all in food processor except onions. Fold in onions after.

Photo Credit: Chef Cidney Wilcox

Braised duck legs/chorizo cassoulet with roasted poblanos, charred corn, beech shrooms, melted leeks, and seared bok choy

2 duck legs
Chicken stock
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
Thyme
RubOn! Garlic herb salt, to taste

Cut excess fat from duck. Pat dry. Season with garlic herb salt. Sear in a seriously hot pan. Put in pressure cooker with chicken stock 1/3 of the way, throw in onion, garlic, and thyme. Close cooker and pressurize for about 30 mins.