Valentine's Day

I have been in one of those it is just another day moods for well, years. I am trying to get out of that and make every day special. Cheesy I know, but it is better then being a "Debbie Downer" So I want to make Ted and Valentine's Day Dinner.

For the Main Course we are having Cheese Stuffed Pork Roast. Ted & I both love this roast. It is so good.


Cheese-Stuffed Pork Roast
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed
6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram, oregano and basil
CREAM SAUCE:
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon sour cream
Salt to taste
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the flour, lemon-pepper, butter and cream until smooth. Stir in the cheese; set aside. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2-in. of the bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness.
Remove plastic; place ham slices over roast. Spread cheese mixture lengthwise down the center of one side of roast to within 1-1/2 in of ends. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with the long side with cheese filling. Tie several times with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks.
Combine paprika, marjoram, oregano and basil; rub over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the cornstarch until blended. Whisk in cream and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and salt. Slice roast; serve with cream sauce. Yield: 8-10 servings.

For a side dish we are going to have Tortelinni Carbonara, It is rich and creamy and again, Ted and I both love it!


Tortellini Carbonara
Ingredients:
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the bacon, cream, parsley and cheese; cook over medium heat until heated through.
Meanwhile, prepare tortellini according to package directions; drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle cheese sauce over tortellini and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings

We will also be having Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls and Sparkling Cider.

The Dessert is what is stumping me. I listed some of our favorites in the poll. Please take a second to vote and help me out. Thanks.