Quick and easy Valentine's Day menu

Quick and easy Valentine’s Day recipes

Starter

Try our courgette carpaccio for a light starter that won’t spoil your appetite for the rest of the meal. The freshness of the mint and courgette pairs perfectly with the salty tang from the parmesan shards. Or make the occasion special with seafood. Seafood like mussels, clams and squid take little time to cook. This extra special spiced lobster bisque is topped with flash-cooked garlic scallops and prawns. Your dining companion needn’t know the cookery shortcut – the bisque comes out of a can.

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Main course

Sliced steak on a plate with chunky chips

Master the art of cooking the perfect sirloin steak; you’ll never look back. Steak makes an ideal date night dinner – it’s simple, yet impressive, and allows you to tailor the cook to your partner’s preference, showing thought and attention to detail without requiring advanced culinary skills. To char your meat to perfection, read our expert guide to cooking the best ever steak.

For a foolproof option, try our air fryer steak recipe. It’s a healthier take, using less oil, and ensures tender, juicy results every time.

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Dessert: Simple one-pot pudding

Step away from the cooker! Our quick and easy tiramisu takes only 15 minutes to prepare and absolutely zero time cooking. Just stick the kettle on to make the coffee, then combine liqueur, mascarpone, condensed milk, sponge fingers and cocoa to create the definitive Italian dessert.

Our dark chocolate orange creams are a brilliant choice if you’re after a guilt-free sweet treat. It is packed with vitamin C from the orange and heart-healthy flavonoids from the dark chocolate.

Our classic chocolate mousse is a luxurious, airy delight for those less concerned with guilt.

Prefer something refreshing to finish? Try our bellini granita – the perfect fusion of a cheeky cocktail and a cooling dessert to round off your meal in style.

Cocktails

The mighty negroni cocktail requires minimum prep. Just pour your ingredients, stir and serve. A slice of orange will set it off a treat – try and find blood orange if it’s still in season. But be warned, this gin, vermouth and Campari concoction certainly packs a boozy punch. Or put that forgotten bottle of crème de cassis to good use this Valentine’s Day with our cassis spritz. Paired with white wine and Cynar – a bitter herbal liqueur – it creates a stunning cocktail with a rich, romantic red hue, perfect for the occasion.

Shake or stir your way through a romantic evening with our Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes.