Valentine’s Day should be fun, relaxing and romantic – but all too often, going out for dinner on February 14 is none of those things.
So why not stay in, treat your loved one to a delicious home-cooked dinner and actually enjoy yourself?
These meals are light, flavoursome and begging to be served with crisp champagne or cocktail and follow with one of our Valentine’s Day desserts.
Big love to you!
Chilli, lemon and garlic spaghetti
Dish up a fast and delicious pasta dinner tonight.
Seafood and chorizo paella
This seafood paella is loaded with traditional flavours of chorizo and seafood, in a deliciously spiced rice broth.
Oysters with pink and green mignonette dressings
Dress your oysters up with a tangy mignonette dressing.
Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with vegies
This one-pan wonder makes dinner and wash-up easier.
Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads
These easy flatbread ‘pizzas’ give a healthy twist to the classic takeaway.
Manu Feildel’s duck fat roast potatoes
The secret to the crispest and tastiest roast potatoes? It’s gotta be duck fat.
Sticky roast duck breast
This Chinese-style crispy duck breast is finished off with a sticky, sweet sauce and is served with fluffy rice and steamed greens for a winning family dinner idea.
Spice-crusted lamb racks and roasted carrots
Jazz up dinner time with these delicious lamb racks. They are rolled in a delicious seed and spice mix, and served with juicy roasted carrots for the ultimate family meal.
Crisp cheese ravioli with salsa verde
Pan-fried ravioli is such a textural treat with a crisp exterior and molten cheese centre. We’ve paired it with a zingy herb sauce to cut through the richness.
Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish
For the everyday vege-quarian, someone who is happy to eat fish and seafood (aka pescetarian). These King-fish ceviche tacos are fresh, citric and delicious. A light meal for lunch or dinner.
Gazpacho with feta and prawns
This fresh and flavoursome gazpacho with feta and prawns certainly ticks all the boxes for dinner tonight – easy to prepare, nourishing, and oh-so-tasty!
Soft shell crab with green onion aioli
Crunchy, succulent soft shell crab pairs brilliantly with this flavoursome green onion aioli. Enjoy it as finger food with a glass of wine, or as a starter to a big dinner party.
Lamb rump roast
Create this Australian favourite this weekend with this beautiful roast lamb. Served with a fragrant grilled tomato salad and steamed greens for a tasty Sunday dinner.
Antipasto plate
Delight your guests with an irresistible assortment of antipasto goodies waiting to be gobbled up over a glass of wine.
Roast chicken for two
There’s no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!
Scallops with ginger and lemongrass
Scallops on the half-shell always make a spectacular dish, treat your friends to something special with these delicious ginger and lemongrass scallops.
Lobster with champagne sauce
If you’re looking to splash out and spoil that special someone, what better way than to prepare this delicious lobster with champagne sauce? The sprinkle of chopped dill adds the perfect finish to this luxurious dish.
Beef rib eye for two
This romantic steak dinner is absolutely delicious topped with pats of melting anchovy butter, sautéed mushrooms and steamed green beans.
Tomato bruschetta
No antipasto plate is complete without a serving of bruschetta. This tomato version may look simple, but the addition of fresh herbs and mozzarella take this classic dish to new heights.
Goat cheese, fig and prosciutto salad
Honey cider dressing adds a real splash to this tasty goat’s cheese, fig and prosciutto salad. Baby rocket leaves make the perfect peppery base.
Ricotta ravioli with pumpkin and sage sauce
A quick and easy ricotta ravioli with pumpkin and sage sauce for a busy midweek Italian dinner.
Sashimi stacks
Wonderfully fresh and light, enjoy these beautiful salmon sashimi stacks as a light lunch, starter on canape.
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