Still have no plans for Valentine’s Day dinner? Bring out the five-star chef in you by whipping up something you and your special someone (and the kids, too!) will truly enjoy…at home!
1. Creamy pesto pasta with shrimp
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Aside from being a crowd favourite for dinner, pasta also makes for a great dish for two! This creamy pesto shrimp is perfect especially if both of you are seafood lovers. Pair it with a glass of pinot gris and you’re sure to enjoy the night!
Check out the recipe here.
2. Oven-baked mushroom risotto
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Don’t get intimidated by the thought of cooking up risotto. This time, your oven is going to come in handy so you can create an ideal Valentine’s Day meal minus the hassle. By simply mixing all the ingredients and baking until it’s creamy, you’ll be able to surprise your loved one with the perfect dish!
Check out the recipe here.
3. Smoked-duck salad with walnuts and raspberries
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Create this sensational salad by whipping up duck breasts, raspberries, toasted walnuts, sherry vinegar, and frisée lettuce. Don’t forget to have it with a fruity Bordeaux rosé to recreate a night as magical as the one spent in fancy restaurants.
Check out the recipe here.
4. Gnocchi with creamy herb sauce
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Want an Italian dish with a twist? Go for this gnocchi with creamy herb sauce recipe and celebrate sweeter days ahead with your partner. Gnocchi is known to be a comfort food but sharing this with your love for Valentine’s Day, coupled with stories and laughter, makes it a romantic meal too.
Check out the recipe here.
5. Vegan lasagne
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This vegan lasagne recipe is just the right dish for your vegan lover. This flavourful meal is so easy to make and healthy at the same time because it’s packed with vegetables making your Valentine’s dinner guilt-free.
Check out the recipe here.
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