Impress without the stress
Think it takes too much fuss and fanfare to create a stylish Valentine's meal? It doesn't have to. Try these quick, easy dishes, and save your time and energy for the sweet talk.
Simple starters
- Pan-fried chorizo in cider
- Garlic & chilli prawns
- Mint & pea bruschetta
- Salt & pepper squid
- Sardine escabeche with tapenade crostini
This casual Spanish plate of iberico ham & roasted tomato salad is fast, fabulous and ideal for sharing
Easy mains
- Grilled dab with garlic butter
- Salmon & broccoli cakes with watercress, avocado & tomato salad
- Lemon & thyme chicken with roast potatoes & olives
- Spaghetti with chorizo & rosemary pangritata
- Mussels in Thai broth
James Martin's super speedy marinated bavette steak has heaps of flavour and stays moist from the marinade.


