Romantic recipes

Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering

Make the ultimate spaghetti carbonara with a creamy hollandaise-style sauce and crisp pancetta or guanciale. You can also mix in an egg yolk at the end

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast - sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special

This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Rough puff pastry, crème pâtissière and fresh raspberries are layered up in this stunning French dessert - perfect for impressing dinner guests

These picture-perfect sweet treats make a gorgeous gift for someone special. Create dough cylinders then simply slice and bake the number of biscuits you want.

Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual wellingtons – the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine's Day meal for two

Sweet and salty, this decadent dessert is served in individual pots, with a caramel puddle at the base and a creamy panna cotta topping

This fruity vodka cocktail for two is perfect for a romantic Valentine's meal - float half a passion fruit on top for an extra special touch

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Former restaurant chef Barney shows how to carve a small game bird - serve it with eggs and a salad, bistro-style

A steak and ale pie is a comforting classic - this version has suet pastry and a dark rich gravy

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling

Team the bold flavours of mussels and chorizo with mellow cannellini beans and cavolo nero for a tasty, light meal. Ideal for a romantic evening

Pick up a lean rack of lamb to really impress when cooking a romantic meal for two - serve with fruity Moroccan flavours

Rustle up a luxurious, romantic (and speedy!) starter for two with fresh scallops, prawns and hot chilli

A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish - the crunchy sugar top adds texture too

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price

These make-ahead puds are easy, but look glamorous

James Martin's easy biscuits taste as good as they look and make an ideal Valentine's Day gift

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

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

These are sort of deconstructed Beef Wellingtons, but the result is much lighter and crisper