Hi Nancy! Sorry I am so late in responding to what I like to serve on Valentine's Day. I had an alcohol server's class all day today and we just got through with dishes from dinner. Dinner tonight is one of the dinners we have. This is the other one. Both are very much T & T. My DH loves gravy - he knows it is bad for him, though. I serve both with hot mashed potatoes and a good green veggie, either fresh green beans or fresh broccoli. Both of these dishes are Bob's favorite dishes ever!

Swedish Meatballs

3/4 lb. lean ground beef*
1/2 lb. ground veal*
1/4 lb. ground pork*
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 c. light cream or milk (I use 1/2 & 1/2)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 egg
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
dash each pepper and nutmeg

Gravy:
6 tbl. flour
6 tbl. melted butter
6 c. milk or cream
1 1/2 tsp. concentrated meat extract (beef bouillon)
seasoning to taste

Mix meats, crumb mixture, onion, egg, parsley and seasonings. Beat vigorously till fluffy, about 5 minutes. Form into 1 1/2" meatballs. Brown lightly in butter. Remove balls and make gravy. Replace meatballs in mixture. Cover and cook slowly, about 30 minutes, basting occasionally. Makes about 3 dozen balls.