Valentine's Day recipes
From pretty and romantic puds to passion-boosting oysters, try these Valentine's Day recipes for two.
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Oysters Kilpatrick
- Ready in 10 mins
If your friends are oyster-wary then try them on this classic cooked recipe - bet they come round quick
2
ratings
Easy
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Treacle tart hearts
- Ready in 45 mins
Make a sweet heart for your sweetheart - it doesn't matter if it's Valentine's Day or not
5
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Tiffany diamond cupcakes
- Ready in 30 mins
Add a bit of bling to your cupcakes by decorating them with turquoise icing and a sugar crystal or jelly diamond
2
ratings
Easy
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Strawberry & vanilla cream sponge
- Ready in 50 mins
One of the sweetest cakes you're ever likely to bake - in every sense of the word
17
ratings
Easy
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Tia Maria & chocolate creams
- Ready in 22 mins
Just a few spoonfuls of this rich and creamy make-ahead dessert are all you need to end the meal with a flourish without overdoing it
3
ratings
Easy
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Steak with mushroom puff tartlets
- Ready in 55 mins
These are sort of deconstructed Beef Wellingtons, but the result is much lighter and crisper.
8
ratings
Easy
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Pan-fried sea bass with citrus-dressed broccoli
- Ready in 30 mins
A restaurant-quality fish supper, ready in just half an hour
5
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Smoked salmon with prawns, horseradish cream & lime vinaigrette
- Ready in 20 mins
This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving
13
ratings
Easy
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Roquefort toasts with peppered pears
- Ready in 25 mins
Peppering the pears gives the whole thing a little bit of attitude without being overpowering
4
ratings
Easy
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Chocolate pecan fondants
- Ready in 40 mins
These indulgent puds are great to freeze so you'll always have something to whip out for unexpected guests
2
ratings
Easy
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Duck with oriental passion fruit & orange sauce
By Good Food
- Ready in 40 mins
A perfect treat for two
4
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Papillote of seafood
- Ready in 40 mins
For the ultimate dîner à deux, dip into Jean-Christophe Novelli's dramatic seafood dish
0
ratings
Easy
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Ginger champagne cocktail
- Ready in 10 mins
We know Champagne doesn't need any embellishments, but this cocktail is worth a try
4
ratings
Easy
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Mozzarella peppers with chunky Italian dressing
By Good Food
- Ready in 25 mins
Visit your deli counter and make a special plate to share
3
ratings
Easy
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