Here is a simple romantic dinner recipe, courtesy of Pierce Abernathy, BuzzFeed Tasty. A yummy-looking Herb Crusted Salmon and a one-pan Peanut Butter Brownie. As you can see, Pierce didn’t leave anything out; he even included the type of wine that goes great with salmon. Save this recipe for a special evening with that special person you love or want to impress, Lois.

INGREDIENTS
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
12-14 baby gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic
Herb Crusted Salmon
2 Salmon Fillets
5 cloves garlic
¼ cup parsley
2 tablespoons chives
2 tablespoons dill
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 bunch asparagus{
parmesan to taste (optional)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Brownie
¾ cup brownie mix prepared
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
⅓ cup peanut butter
PREPARATION
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
1. Boil potatoes in a medium pot for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. Place boiled potatoes on a parchment-covered oven tray and smash each potato down, leaving the skin intact.
3. Mix melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper and brush the mixture onto potatoes.
4. Bake at 425˚F/220˚C for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
5. Garnish with thyme.
Herb Crusted Salmon
1. In a small bowl, combine parsley, chives, dill, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2. Place salmon and asparagus on a parchment-covered oven tray.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with salt and pepper.
4. Spoon herb mix onto salmon fillets and coat evenly.
5. Bake at 425˚F/220˚C for 12-14 minutes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Brownie
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, and an egg and stir until evenly mixed.
2. Transfer mix into skillet.
3. Spoon softened peanut butter into a skillet and mix in using a knife.
4. Bake at 350˚F for 10-15 minutes or until the toothpick comes out of the brownie clear.
5. If desired, garnish with ice cream.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have.
