Cooking a meal for your loved one means more than taking them out to a restaurant – it’s a lot more intimate, for a start.
You may be having a meal at home, but act as if your dining room is a fancy restaurant – come well groomed and dressed to impress.
What's on the menu?
You may have a good idea of your loved one’s tastes if you’ve invited them round for dinner, but even if their favourite meal is a bacon sandwich, now’s the time to make a bit more effort. Choose dishes that aren’t too difficult to eat – spaghetti, although delicious, is a no-no as it’s impossible to eat without getting sauce down your chin; likewise any fish that you have to shell at the table, or anything that’s heavy on the garlic or onions(!). You also don’t want anything so rich that you’ll both feel too stuffed to move afterwards. Including known aphrodisiac ingredients such as oysters, chocolate and strawberries may help to get the evening going...
Browse our recipe section to give you some ideas or why not try some of our suggested menus below?
Starters
Bruschetta
Honey, Figs and Brie on Warm Walnut Bread
Minted Pea-Topped Scallops
Main courses
Chicken Saltimbocca
Herb-Stuffed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Lamb Cutlets with Apricot and Aubergine Relish
Mediterreanean Roast Chicken
Pot-roasted Pork with Apple and Celeriac Mash
Desserts
Almond Ice Cream
Chocolate Meringues
Sparkling Blueberry Jellies
And don’t forget to create a romantic atmosphere! This is the time to bring out the scented candles, tea lights, or to turn the dimmer switch!
Raise a glass
A bit of fizz is perfect for a romantic dinner, and a must if you have something to celebrate. Try our SPAR Cava Rosada NV for a glass of pink bubbles, some SPAR Champagne, or try our recipes for Spiced Berry Royale and Ginger Champagne.
Party trivia... The average person spends two weeks of their lifetime kissing.