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One of the top trends in weddings and events for 2011 is "Paris Inspired"

Deemed as one of the most romantic places in the world, the french not only have their own language but decor, food, pasties and wine.

I've been in love with Paris ever since Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. She went to live in the city for love and although most of the time spend in Paris she was alone and lova-less she did find love as Big swept her off her feet as he came to her rescue right when she needed to be rescued.

Dont you like me wanna go to Paris for just one night with that special someone???

Here's my Paris inspired dinner for two...

First you must set the scene with some nice dim lighting and a fabulous table scape.

Here's a closer look...

Chose a dish that he wont have to do much guess work i.e when you think of french food you think of??

This dish is super simple.

Bistro Roast Chicken

2 chicken leg quarters (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 whole garlic heads

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°.
Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Loosen skin from thigh and leg by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (basil through pepper). Rub herb mixture under loosened skin. Place chicken on a broiler pan. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone.
Remove white papery skin from garlic heads (do not peel or separate the cloves). Wrap each head separately in foil; place on broiler pan with chicken. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450° (do not remove chicken from oven). Bake 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°. Cover chicken loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Discard skin.

Pommes Frites

3/4 pound Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 3 x 1/4-inch sticks
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°.
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes, turning once. Toss with chives.

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