Beef tenderloin

From November to March, bay scallops are more delicate popcorn-sized bivalves. Aside from size, the difference between bay scallops and sea scallops is that bay scallops are sweeter and more tender, making them more desirable. A tenderloin with garlic butter sauce is the ideal accompaniment. Of course, you now have obvious antagonistic foods. Beef and scallops literally come from another world, blending together like sunshine and whiskey.

Add a recipe for buttery garlic sauce to slather over the entire plate (and perhaps a luscious red Burgundy wine) and you've created "second date at my place" magic. Serve a small, whole tenderloin with a giant sea scallop on top for a touch of class. Also, bay scallops are small and sweet, almost like candy, and great as a quick fix. Fresh asparagus or broccoli would make an excellent third course with their earthy bitterness.