Even if you’re not a Michelin star chef, cooking your loved one a homemade meal for Valentines is sure to win you some brownie points. Making an effort to prepare a three-course meal will not only be appreciated, but it will save a few pennies too!
If you’re struggling to put together an impressive and affordable menu that doesn’t require a diploma in food science, check out our five favourite dishes that use everyday condiments.
Prawn Cocktail
It sounds fancy, but making prawn cocktails can be incredibly easy! If you have mayonnaise, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in the cupboard, you’re halfway there! If you’re concerned about cooking prawns, buy them pre-cooked! Once displayed in a cocktail glass, wine glass, or whatever you have on hand, this starter will have the wow factor.
Hunters Chicken
Impress your date with a delicious, juicy hunters chicken. This recipe uses essential ingredients with a generous squeeze of BBQ sauce.
Sweet n Sour Stir Fry
A freshly made stir fry is always going to beat a Chinese takeaway. This flavoursome dish only takes 20 minutes to make, and you can customise it to incorporate your date’s favourite vegetables or meat.
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Peri-Peri Halloumi Burger
Say ‘Hallo’ to a simple, vegetarian dish bursting with flavour. Your date will certainly be hot for you after taking a bite out of this tasty, spicy burger.
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Chocolate Pots
Adding ketchup to chocolatey desserts can add a lovely sour, almost berry-like flavour. These chocolate pots are beautifully lavish, unique and sure to impress your date. This recipe only uses five ingredients, but you can add a sprig of mint or sprinkled cocoa powder to decorate.
