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" \n Devising the menu for an intimate meal can be a thorny task. You want to make something your guy will go crazy for, but that usually means big and heavy. And feeling overly full kind of kills the mood. Strike the right balance by making one of his favorites, like a pasta Bolognese, but sub chicken for the usual beef. Serve it with a tasty salad, and instead of a traditional dessert, round out the night with a sweet after-dinner drink you can curl up together on the couch with. Rigatoni With Chicken Bolognese It&amp;#039;s rich in flavor despite using white meat.  1 pound ground chicken breast 16-ounce can tomato sauce 6-ounce can tomato paste \u00BD cup water 1 large carrot, finely chopped \u00BD onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1\u00BD teaspoons salt \u00BD teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 pound rigatoni Grated Parmesan cheese In a stockpot, combine the ground chicken, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, carrot, onion, garlic, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover, and simmer over medium heat for an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf, and stir in parsley. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni, and toss with sauce. Serve with grated Parmesan. Hearts of Palm, Endive, and Avocado Salad The crunchy-smooth texture is more vibrant than a plain lettuce salad. 1 4-ounce can hearts of palm, cut into \u00BD-inch slices 1 head endive, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and black pepper  In a medium bowl, combine the hearts of palm, endive, and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice. Gently (careful not to mush the avocado) toss the dressing with salad, and season with salt and pepper. NEXT: Katie Lee&amp;#039;s Recipe for Mocha After-Dinner Drinks!   Mocha After- Dinner Drinks Remember, dark chocolate is an aphrodisiac. 2 ounces dark chocolate \u00BD cup milk 2 teaspoons sugar \u00BC cup coffee liqueur 2 shots espresso (regular or decaf) Whipped cream and cocoa powder, for garnish In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine chocolate, milk, and sugar. Stir until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in liqueur and espresso. Pour into mugs. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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