So, what are some good ideas of things to make for a special occasion dinner. Here are a couple of mine, from the last few Valentines Days. We never go out on V-Day; the crowds are just insane and it's much nicer to relax at home with special home cooked meal.

Fried calamari
Steak
Baked potatoes
Almond green beans
Bananas foster

Escargot
Veal oscar
Potato cakes
Steamed broccoli
Individual chocolate chunk bread puddings

Black cherry and black pepper lamb chops
Sweet pea risotto
Grilled baby vegetables
Macadamia nut fried ice cream balls with chocolate macadamia sauce