Some people consider desserts as secondary to the main course, but you know that without that final sweet treat, your main meal isn’t complete. That’s why it’s time to take a twist on your traditional meal choices and match your courses starting with dessert as the top priority. You’ll get to choose your favorite dessert as the pinnacle of the main meal and match a main to a classic cupcake or marvelous meringue. I mean life is short right?? If we aren’t going to eat dessert first, we might as well plan dinner around it!
Strawberry Cupcakes with Seafood Paella
For The Mediterranean Dish that keeps on giving, mix chorizo, chicken, lobster, clams, vegetables, with whatever you have in your fridge for that classic upgrade on Spanish leftovers with rice. To get the feeling like you’re about to sit on a Spanish beach, eat dinner with candles flickering in the background. Then for your dessert, these delicious strawberry cupcake ice cream cupcakes. What’s a more perfect summer dessert than strawberries and ice cream after a sultry Spanish dish for the perfect meal?
Comforting Classic Brownies with Warming Winter Dishes
On those cold blistery nights, pick a warming winter dish like Albondigas! Mix Mexican meatballs, potatoes and celery together to make a delicious soup, and don’t forget to add the spice! And what better dessert to pair with that warm bowl of soup than these peanut butter swirl brownies. To really up those comfort levels, warm your brownie up in the microwave for a few seconds and eat as you sit in front of the fire. These brownies combine our two favorite combinations of peanut butter and chocolate, while the contrasting texture of each course will certainly make this a meal to remember. Try and save some for the family (or for yourself when you head into work the next day).
Combine a Light First Course with a Luxurious Cookie Dough Fudge Dessert
We’ve talked about heavier main dishes, but what about having a lighter main to save more room for dessert? Have a twist on a traditional salad by combining crab and corn, or having stuffed pepper salad and keep your mains light to leave room for this cookie dough fudge as the perfect way to leave your dessert as the best till last. You won’t feel cheated by only eating a light main if you know what glorious sweet treat is awaiting you afterward.
You Can Be Healthy and Enjoy Multiple Courses
There’s no reason why you still can’t enjoy your favorite desserts and complementary mains while still being relatively healthy. Implementing small ways of improving your diet include eating bright foods like tomatoes, peppers or spinach into your main meal. This makes your meal look more interesting, while also filling it full of vitamins and minerals. There’s no reason why you can’t enjoy chocolatey desserts too, but just manage your portions and maybe reduce the size of what you eat, and take your time to enjoy your portions even more. Or if you enjoy fruit, why not incorporate it in as much as possible.
You can eat your favorite desserts and match it to a marvelous main. Desserts too often get overlooked, but you know in reality that it’s the best part of any meal. Treat your main dish as the warm-up act to what is essentially the perfect sweet treat for every occasion. You can enjoy multiple courses while still saving yourself (and your dessert stomach) for the final course.
XOXO,
Kelly
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