I came up with this dish while trying to come up with main course for Valentine's Day. I wanted something that felt special and elegant, but wasn't too heavy for a three course meal. Let's face it, ending up in a food coma on Valentine's Day is no good. This dish was perfect for that. I served a steak tartare for the first course, and vanilla ice cream with a cherry port topping for dessert. The butternut mash is warm and comforting, and the lemony vinaigrette was added the right amount of brightness to the dish. I paired this course with a white Bordeaux which worked beautifully with the bright citrusy vinaigrette. And while this dish certainly felt special enough for a Valentine, it is easy enough to make on a buys weeknight.
