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Valentine's Day Recipe for Two!

Valentine's Day is coming up and that is a day you want to make special. Chef Eddie G from Coast2Coast Cuisine has created a special meal for you and that special someone!

It’s never too early to start preparing for the next holiday! Valentine’s Day is coming up and that is a day you want to make special. Chef Eddie G from Coast2Coast Cuisine has created a special meal to share between two lovers. Give it a shot!

Coast2Coast Cuisine is an entertaining media program where two charismatic chefs from opposite coasts battle it out in a friendly competition to create the best original local dish from the location they are visiting.

This Valentine's Day, try this delicious recipe for you and that special someone!

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Pan Seared Cajun Scallops

6-Sea Scallops
2-Tablespoons of Cajun mix
1-Tablespoon Butter
1-Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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**In a Medium Pan melt butter and oil, combine Cajun spices in a bowl and coat uncooked scallops - gently place scallops into oil butter mixture and pan sear till scallops become white in color. Serve and enjoy!

Sliced Filet Mignon Dusted with Chef Eddie G Rub

1-4oz Filet Mignon
2- Tablespoons Chef Eddie G Rub 
1-Tablespoon Butter
1-Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

** Lightly Dust the Filet Mignon with Chef Eddie G Rub. Melt butter and oil together in a medium pan, once the oil butter mixture has melted carefully sauté till desired doneness. Carefully slice & enjoy!

Chianti Risotto with Wild Mushrooms

2-Cups Chicken Broth
2-Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2-Tablespoons Butter
1/4 Pound of Assorted Wild Mushrooms, sliced
1Cup Chianti
1-Cup Arborio Rice
1-Garlic Clove, Minced

**Melt butter and oil and add garlic on medium heat, before garlic browns then add mushrooms and sauté till soft. Add rice and let absorb liquids then add Chicken stock and red wine. Turn temp down and simmer gently stirring Risotto till grains become creamy. Salt and Pepper to garnish. Serve Scallops & Sliced Filet Mignon over Risotto. Enjoy!

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