情人節(jié)特別食物：讓人心動(dòng)的特色甜點(diǎn)

Valentine's Day is considered a sweet holiday as gifts typically revolve around unhealthy candy and snacks. However, there are many alternatives to candy for Valentine's Day that are just as sweet, and your loved ones will like just as much.
情人節(jié)是個(gè)甜蜜的日子，有美味的糖果和點(diǎn)心，但是這樣的甜蜜似乎總是不那么健康。不過(guò)，情人節(jié)除了送糖果之外，還有許多同樣甜蜜的選擇，你的另一半一定也會(huì)喜歡。


Chocolate Dipped Strawberries 巧克力草莓

Strawberries dipped in chocolate are not only delicious, but they are also healthy and easy to make. Start by buying ripe, plump strawberries from the grocery store. You can also use another fruits, based on your preference. Buy dark, milk or white chocolate, or a combination of all three, and melt them in a fondue part. If you don't have a fondue pot, heat the chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, or melt the chocolate in the microwave. Line a baking sheet or large platter with wax paper and set aside. When the chocolate has melted, dip the strawberries lengthwise halfway, shake off the excess chocolate and place them on the wax paper to cool.

Edible Arrangements 愛(ài)蒂寶水果花

Instead of sending flowers or buying chocolates, send a fruit basket to your loved one. EdibleArrangements.com has a variety of creative fruit gift baskets. They have arrangements in every shape, size and price range. You can also choose to have your fruit dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with cinnamon, coconut or almonds. You can order online or by phone and have the arrangement delivered right to that special someone's door.
不送花，不送巧克力，為你的愛(ài)人送上一籃滿滿的水果吧。愛(ài)蒂寶提供各式各樣富有創(chuàng)意的水果禮籃。各種形狀、大小、價(jià)位任你挑選。還可以選擇巧克力水果，或是在水果上撒上肉桂、椰絲、杏仁?？梢栽诰€訂購(gòu)，也可以電話預(yù)訂。愛(ài)蒂寶提供送貨上門服務(wù)。


Jello Hearts 愛(ài)心果凍
Jello is a sweet, low-calorie treat. Make the Jello according to the package directions, then pour into a shallow baking dish. After the Jello has hardened, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out Jello hearts. You can top each heart with a lengthwise-sliced strawberry so it looks like a heart.
愛(ài)心果凍是一道低卡甜點(diǎn)。首先根據(jù)包裝紙上的說(shuō)明制作果凍，然后將果凍倒入一個(gè)淺的烤盤，等到果凍變硬后，使用心形的模型切出愛(ài)心果凍。還可以在每個(gè)愛(ài)心果凍的上方放上半個(gè)縱切的草莓，這樣會(huì)更有愛(ài)心的感覺(jué)。


Heart-Shaped Sandwiches 心形三明治
Your sweetie is sure to appreciate these festive, yummy sandwiches. You can use any kind of sandwich recipe you like, however grilled cheese or hot ham and cheese will most likely stay together the best. Assemble the sandwich as you normally would, use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the center of the sandwich, then grill it if you are making a hot sandwich. You can serve grilled cheese sandwiches with a bowl of tomato soup to incorporate into the meal.
你的寶貝一定會(huì)喜歡這些富有節(jié)日意義又美味的三明治?？梢灾谱魅魏文阆矚g的三明治，不管是烤乳酪三明治還是熱火腿三明治。不過(guò)烤乳酪三明治會(huì)比較不容易散開(kāi)。首先，像平時(shí)一樣碼好三明治，然后使用一個(gè)大型的心形模具，放在三明治的中間，切出一個(gè)愛(ài)心三明治，如果想要一個(gè)熱乎乎的三明治，可以上烤爐熱一下。搭配一碗西紅柿湯，更是呼應(yīng)了情人節(jié)紅色的主調(diào)。


Heart-Shaped Pancakes 心形煎餅
What better way to start off the day than with heart-shaped pancakes? You can use whole grain pancake mix to keep the meal nutritious. Make the pancake mix according to the directions on the package. You can even add a drop of red food coloring to the mix. Heat the griddle over medium heat, using a little bit of oil or butter to keep the pancakes from sticking. When the pan is hot enough, pour the batter into a heart shape. The pan must be hot enough so the batter doesn't run. It will also help if you are cooking on an even cooking surface.
美好的一天從愛(ài)心煎餅開(kāi)始！想要讓煎餅更健康，建議使用全麥煎餅粉。根據(jù)包裝袋上的指示做好面糊，可以在煎餅粉中加入一滴紅色食用色素。中火預(yù)熱煎鍋，鍋底抹上少許食用油或黃油，防止煎餅粘鍋。當(dāng)煎鍋?zhàn)銐驘岬臅r(shí)候，倒入面糊，并使之成愛(ài)心形。當(dāng)鍋底夠熱時(shí)，面糊就不會(huì)亂跑，容易成型。平的鍋底也可以幫助面糊更快成型。