30 dinner date ideas to impress
Savoury dishes which are easy to cook, packed full of flavour and suitable for sharing amongst two people.
Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, this flavour packed pork and fennel ragu is cooked to tender perfection and served atop homemade kumara and goat's cheese gnocchi. It makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.
Golden, fluffy and infused with the glorious flavour of creamy gruyere cheese, this divine French savoury souffle is beautiful served on it's own with a simple side salad, or accompanied by fresh slices of smoked salmon to create a beautiful gourmet dinner spread.
Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.
Feta and sage stuffed chicken breast with tomato chilli jam
The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.
My artichoke tart packs a flavourful punch that the whole family will love.
Almond cheesecake with twilight syrup
A crisp base and sweet citrus syrup make this almond cheesecake a divine dessert for all.
Mezze platter with salmon gravlax
Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.
Lamb racks and pancetta with baked kumara orzo
A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.
These seasonal favourites are perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. As the recipes cook, your home will be filled with beautiful aromas that the whole family will thank you for.
Make the tender lamb filling a day early for an easier cook. The combination of juicy lamb and a buttery pastry makes for a meal so memorable, it'll be worth all the effort you put in.
It doesn't get much more romantic than this homemade seafood Spanish paella recipe.
This barbecued squid and cracked wheat risotto recipe is the perfect dish to make for your lover.
Translated literally, "crème brûlée]" simply means "burned cream". And while that might be technically what's happening, we can't help but think this humble dessert benefited greatly from having a name with a little French flair.
This [baked pasta recipe with ham, blue cheese and fennel] is the ultimate comfort food for cool, winter evenings in.
Appeal to vegetarian tastebuds with this hearty pumpkin and goat's cheese lasagne with rocket and pepitas.
Put simply, this steak and spuds recipe with homemade salsa verde makes a brilliant dish for hungry hubbies.
You can't beat this simple combination of tomatoes, anchovies and capers in this pasta puttanesca sauce recipe.
It doesn't get much more fancy than this rustic French-style chicken, pork and veal terrine.
Jazz up your seafood meal with this baked sumac salmon recipe, paired with a creamy tahini sauce and homemade tabbouleh.
Impress your dinner date with this homemade potato and pumpkin gnocchi with rocket pesto.
Embrace finger food with these kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads.
You can't really go wrong with this hearty slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew - simply pop all the ingredients in the slow-cooker, sit back, and let the magic happen.
Serve up a pot of pure comfort food with these bacon, cider and fennel mussels
This tasty roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts recipe makes a brilliant side dish, or add some rice or meat as a filling main.
This hearty lamb, kumara and almond curry can be made in your slow-cooker for ultimate flavour and tender meat.
This savoury asparagus and goat's cheese tart makes a tasty starter or light meal.