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From the ultimate cheeseboard to a luxurious lemon and lavender tart, these recipes will make your evening extra special.
12 Delicious Recipes for a Romantic Date Night at Home
From the ultimate cheeseboard to a luxurious lemon and lavender tart, these recipes will make your evening extra special.
Let's be real, gone are the days of Valentine's Day being solely about celebrating having a romantic partner. It's more wonderful to view this day as a celebration of love in all its forms, and we like to approach February 14th as a great excuse to spoil anyone you care for, including yourself. And while a thoughtful gift will always go down a treat, another way to show your love for those you care about most is through a wonderful home-cooked meal.
Whether you're planning a romantic night for two, meeting up with a group of girlfriends, or spending the night alone, these delicious recipes are sure to enhance your night and make everyone involved feel extra special. And if you'd like to elevate things even further, a dreamy table setting is sure to leave a lasting impression – you can find some inspiration here.
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1. The Ultimate Cheeseboard
A table laden with thoughtful snacks is sure to delight. It's a wonderful way to quickly fill hungry tummies right from the get-go and when put together as per grazing table enthusiast and founder of Stories to Gather, Lia Townsend's instructions, it will make for a showstopping treat to wow your loved one.
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2. Pan Con Tomate
This super-special starter will set the mood. A Spanish tapas classic celebrating the humble tomato in all its glory, pan con tomate translates to 'bread with tomato'. It makes for a lovely entree to whet your appetite for heavier dishes.
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7. Roast Pumpkin With Salsa Verde and Greek Yoghurt
Roasting pumpkin elevates its natural sweetness and creates crisp ends that are delightfully moreish. Clementine Day's recipe is served alongside a punchy salsa verde, crispy rice puffs, and thick, creamy yoghurt. It's simple to make and most of prep/cooking time is the pumpkin roasting in the oven so you've got less time at the stove, and more time with your Valentine.
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4. Spicy Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Looking to add some spice to your evening? We've got the recipe for you. Those who love a salty snack will salivate at the ingredients list which consists of anchovies, capers, and two kinds of olives in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with parsley for freshness and parmesan for added bite, this pasta dish is balanced, bright, and downright delicious.
5. Into the Sauce’s Pea and Ricotta Pasta with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Italian food is the way to anyone's heart, and Into the Sauce founder, Tori Falzon's quick-to-whip-up pea and ricotta pasta is guaranteed to impress. Elevated with tasty parmesan breadcrumbs, it will set hearts aflutter.
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6. Cheesy Lasagne Alla Portofino
You can't go past a classic lasagne with its creamy, rich layers. And Jessica Nguyen's vegetarian-friendly version will make for an absolutely unforgettable Valentine's Day dinner. Packed with spinach and basil along with a velvety bechamel sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese, this dish is indulgent and delicious.
7. Risotto Verde With Peas, Spinach, and Parsley
This delightful risotto verde embraces the creaminess we love from this Northern Italian staple and is further elevated with fresh greenery. It's a rich and heartwarming dish that feels perfectly fit for a cosy night in.
8. Cavatelli With Green Sauce, Pangrattato and Burrata
There's no denying the romance of whipping up a special meal for two, and this indulgent cavatelli recipe is truly heartwarming. It not only tastes amazing but looks the part too. Packed with flavour and topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs and creamy cheese, this recipe will not only tempt you and your guest(s) for seconds.
9. Salted Tahini Brownies
Chocolate might just be the most romantic ingredient there is And while there's a surplus of brownie recipes out there, we think this one takes the cake. With its deliciously fudgy and rich chocolate flavour perfectly contrasted and enhanced by the tahini swirl and kosher salt flakes, it's sure to make hearts melt.
10. Clementine Day's Lemon and Lavender Curd Tart
Want to whip up a sweet dessert for your sweetheart? A lemon tart is one of those classic, refreshing desserts that perfectly rounds off any meal. This bright delight has a crispy, buttery crust that perfectly complements the silky, zesty filling, and Clementine Day's addition of lavender gives it a lovely fragrant touch and delicate look.
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11. Tiramisu With Amaretto and Toasted Hazelnuts
There's something decidedly romantic about tiramisu. Luxuriously rich cream layers, hints of espresso, bursts of rum and Amaretto, delicately soaked ladyfingers, crunchy hazelnuts and a light dusting of chocolate — what's not to love?
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12. Sicilian Apple Cake
Spark some romance with this deliciously perfumed cake. It features a generous amount of juicy apples, warm tones of cinnamon, rum-soaked sultanas, and the nutty goodness of walnuts and pine nuts.
