It's Valentine's Day, and instead of braving the crowds at some fancy expensive restaurant, we decided to cook our own gourmet meal. We splurged on some sushi-grade ahi tuna, and the results were gourmet indeed. Not to mention the entire meal cost us maybe $15 tops. I dare you to find a meal like this for a price like that! Avocado Grapefruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing (Recipe from: Sunset, with a few modifications) Ingredients 2 red or pink grapefruit (3/4 lb. each) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon shallot, finely minced 2 firm-ripe avocados (10 to 12 oz. each) 2 blood oranges (optional) 1 package baby greens, rinsed Salt and pepper Directions Cut peel and white membrane from grapefruit. Working over a strainer set over a bowl, cut between inner membranes and fruit to release segments into strainer. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl (discard membranes); you need about 1/4 cup juice (reserve any remainder for other

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