Movie Night: The Princess Bride

February · The First Year Date Passport

Fencing, fighting, true love, and a really good sandwich. This one's a Valentine's month classic, so light some candles and say "as you wish" a lot.

Tonight's Menu

• Meal: MLT burgers (mutton, lettuce, and tomato, made with lamb)

• Snack: Inconceivable sweet and salty popcorn

• Drink: As You Wish rosé spritz, or pink lemonade spritz

• Dessert: Chocolate truffles

Your Game Plan

1. That morning: Make the truffle ganache. It needs 2 hours to firm up.

2. 1 hour before: Roll the truffles and pop them back in the fridge.

3. 30 minutes before: Make the popcorn, then cook the burgers.

4. Right before you press play: Mix your spritzes.

MLT Burgers

Serves 2 · 20 minutes

• 1/2 lb ground lamb

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper

• 2 brioche buns, toasted

• Butter lettuce, sliced tomato, and a swipe of mayo

1. Gently mix the lamb, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into 2 patties a little wider than your buns.

2. Cook in a hot skillet 4 to 5 minutes per side, to 160°F.

3. Build each burger with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and the patty.

Inconceivable Sweet and Salty Popcorn

Serves 2 · 10 minutes

• 8 cups popped popcorn

• 3 tbsp butter, melted

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup mini pretzels

• 1/2 cup red and pink candy-coated chocolates

• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted

1. Toss the popcorn with butter and salt.

2. Spread on a sheet pan, add the pretzels and candies, and drizzle with the white chocolate.

3. Let it set 10 minutes, then break into clusters.

As You Wish Rosé Spritz

Makes 2

Fill two wine glasses with ice and 2 sliced strawberries each. Add 4 oz rosé and 2 oz club soda to each glass and stir gently.

Mocktail: Swap the rosé for pink lemonade and top with club soda.

Chocolate Truffles

Makes about 16 · 20 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill

• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

• 2/3 cup heavy cream

• Pinch of salt

• Cocoa powder, for rolling

1. Heat the cream until steaming, pour over the chocolate, and wait 2 minutes. Add the salt and stir until smooth.

2. Chill about 2 hours, until scoopable.

3. Scoop into teaspoon-size balls, roll quickly between your palms, then roll in cocoa.

Part of The First Year Date Passport from Flower City Ceremonies.