Roses are red, violets are blue, we have crafted this menu with love for two.
This years Valentines day may be a home occasion, but that doesn't mean it can't be special.
Forget ordering in food this Valentines day, nothing says "I love you" like lovingly preparing a romantic meal for that someone special. We have crafted a simple yet delicious 3-course menu that is guaranteed to impress regardless of your culinary skills.
The recipes below are for two portions.
Recipe steps
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 190 degrees C.
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Step 2
In a small bowl mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic mince, black pepper, paprika and oregano.
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Step 3
Line a baking tray with foil and place the salmon fillets on top.
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Step 4
Top with the lemon-garlic sauce, cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness of your salmon) until pink in colour.
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Step 5
Serve with salad.
Recipe steps
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 230 degrees.
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Step 2
Cut the chicken into fillets and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and chilli powder.
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Step 3
Line a baking tray with foil and brush with olive oil.
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Step 4
Place the chicken breasts on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
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Step 5
Whilst the chicken is baking, boil the tagliatelle for 7-9 minutes.
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Step 6
Drain the tagliatelle, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp mixed herbs.
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Step 7
Add the broccoli to a pan with 3 tbsp water and steam on low heat for approximately 5 minutes.
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Step 8
To serve, place the tagliatelle in the centre, top with the chicken breast and place the steamed broccoli on the side.
Recipe steps
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Step 1
Line a muffin tin with 2 cupcake liners.
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Step 2
Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix together with the melted butter.
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Step 3
Place half of the mixture into each cupcake liner and press down firmly using the back of a spoon.
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Step 4
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Then whisk together the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract.
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Step 6
In a separate bowl whisk the double cream until soft peaks form.
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Step 7
Fold the double cream with the cream cheese mixture.
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Step 8
Top the cheesecake bases with the filling and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours (ideally overnight).
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Step 9
Melt the chocolate over a hot water bath.
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Step 10
Remove the cheesecakes from the cupcake liners and top with the chocolate. Cut a strawberry in half and place on top.
Voilà! You have just lovingly prepared a 3-course meal that is going to have your other-half swooning (Psst don't forget to get a bunch of roses and light the candles).
