READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 8 Feb. 2014 | Page 7

Recipes for Romance from Reader’s Rock Magazine
Regan Black’s Romantic Tip

As a USA Today bestselling author,
Regan Black is fiercely committed to
guiding readers through action-packed
adventures to the best happily ever after
endings so you can savor a fantastic
escape from the daily grind

For many years when our
children were small, my
husband and I treated
ourselves to quiet Valentine's
Day celebrations at home.
We'd choose a movie, a special
dinner for two, and take some
time for ourselves after we
tucked the kids into bed.
One of our favorite meals
during those dates-at-home
was fresh tortellini pasta
tossed with a rich, rosecolored sauce I made by simply adding a cup of cream to a
jar of prepared tomato-basil sauce. It was satisfying, just the
right color to honor the day and, above all, easy to prepare.
Add a salad, your favorite wine, and a decadent treat
like chocolates or cake for dessert and you have a
memorable evening with the person you treasure.

Recipes for Romance from Reader’s Rock Magazine
Cuddle up Alfredo
You know how fun it is to go for Italian food wit
h your sweetie? But then you're in public and have to behave. No feeding him off your fork. No reenacting
"Lady and the Tramp" with the noodles. Why not make that sumptuous Italian favorite, fettuccini alfredo,
at home where you can enjoy it in privacy and be as mushy as you want? (it's also lower in fat than the
restaurant version, but you'll never know the difference)
ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
2 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated or powdered parmesan cheese
1 box regular or whole wheat fettuccini noodles

Simone
Beaudelaire

is the pseudonym for a mild-mannered high school
French teacher. Mme Beaudelaire lives with her
husband, three children, and one fat tabby cat in
Texas. In her spare time, she reads romances as fast
as she can get her hands on them, and when she isn't
reading them, she's writing them! Published works:
Watching Over the Watcher, Keeping Katerina, and
When the Music Ends, When the Words are Spoken,
and Beautiful Rose, but more are in the works.

Cook noodles according to package directions (you may have more
than you need, depending on how much sauce you like on your
noodles) Drain thoroughly
Finely mince garlic. Heat chicken broth in microwave or on stovetop until almost boiling (it's okay if it
boils)
Heat olive oil in a saucepan gently over medium heat. When it is warm (not smoking) add garlic and cook
briefly, until garlic is slightly golden. Add butter. When butter is melted, add flour and whisk. Should make
a paste. Let cook until the white color of the flour darkens slightly (not browns, just looses the raw flour
look. Should be slightly golden). Add chick broth while stirring until thickened. Add milk whisk and wait
until it thickens. As soon as the mixture is hot, turn off the heat and whisk in the cheese, little by little. If
mixture becomes too thick, add a little more milk.
Toss pasta in sauce and serve.
For a more complete meal, add steamed broccoli and pre-cooked chicken