Toblerone cocktail
A sweet chocolate cocktail made even more decadent with the addition of fresh cream and honey.
Rose and almond syrup cake
This light-textured Middle-Eastern inspired syrup cake can also be baked in a round cake pan.
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Little gluten free chocolate cakes
These delish, not-too dense, gluten-free chocolate cakes are based on hazelnut meal and lightened with egg white.
Cheers to love! 9 unique alcohol gifts for a memorable Valentine’s Day
We'll toast to that.
Valentine’s Day cookies
Whether you're marking Valentine's or Galentine's, these biscuit recipes will hit the spot.
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Envelope cookies
Send them your love with these delicious iced shortbread cookies.
Easy pistachio and berry hand pies
Win hearts and tummies with these heart-shaped pies filled with luscious summer berries.
Valentine’s Day cakes
Decadent desserts for the day of love.
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43 Valentine’s Day desserts to treat the one you love (or yourself!)
Date night just became a whole lot sweeter.
32 gorgeous breakfast-in-bed recipes for Valentine’s Day
Serving your sweetheart breakfast in bed is a no-brainer way to show your love on special days.
Valentine’s Day dinners worth staying in for
Because eating out on Feb 14 is crazy!
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Classic recipe for chocolate mousse
Rich and delicious.
Lavender heart cookies
Spread some love.
Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake
Rich and indulgent.
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Hot chocolate souffles
Souffle has a reputation for being a difficult dish to tackle, but these individual hot chocolate souffles are certainly worth the effort, especially topped with Irish cream liqueur and ice-cream.
Flourless chocolate roulade
It's so light, so lovely - with a coffee-cream filling - this delicious dessert cake will just melt in the mouth. Best of all, it's gluten free so everyone can enjoy it.
Edible sweet Valentine’s Day gifts
Treat your love (or yourself!) to a sweet treat this Valentine's Day with these delicious cookies, cupcakes, cakepops and chocolate bark that are just waiting to be wrapped up and sealed with a kiss.
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Roasted rhubarb custard tart
The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.
Romantic Valentine’s Day dinner ideas
Plan a romantic night in with your loved one this Valentine's Day with our most loved-up recipes that will cover your dinner menu from start to finish. Serve up our favourite aphrodisiac oysters or scallops as the entree then follow with one of our delicious meat dishes, accompanied with a salad or Manu Feildel's gorgeous duck fat potatoes. For a delectable dessert that's the perfect finish to a meal, why not try our rich chocolate treats? So for a magical evening that is sure to win hearts, get cooking and light those candles!
Heart-shaped treats for Valentine’s Day
If you want to your partner to fall for you even harder this Valentine's Day, you've come to the right place.
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24 sweet chocolate truffles for Valentine’s Day
Nothing says 'I love you' quite like a homemade gift from the heart. And, for something that is romantic as it is delicious, indulgent truffles are the way to go. Here, we've gathered 24 of our most delectable desserts from salted caramel sensations to rum-spiked delights that are guaranteed to earn you some love. So, treat your sweetheart to a decadent chocolate gift this Valentine's Day - it is considered an aphrodisiac after all!
Chocolate pistachio puddings with chocolate fudge sauce
Chocoholics beware - you are sure to go nuts over these indulgent puddings sprinkled with wholesome pistachios and showered in a rich chocolate fudge sauce.
Apple fool
Served in a cocktail glass, delicious layers of stewed apples, custard and sweet roasted almonds will delight your tastebuds with every scoop.
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Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.
Cheese and herb souffle
Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.
Chocolate panna cotta with strawberry salsa
It is important to combine gelatine and yoghurt mixtures at similar temperatures to avoid lumps forming. Note
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Chocolate shortbread
Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.
Chocolate sponge with coffee icing
Sponge suitable to freeze before filling. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Pomegranate cosmopolitan
Cool, fruity and refreshing, this beautiful pomegranate cosmopolitan is perfect for a night out with your friends or relaxing afternoon drinks on a hot Summer's evening.
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Chocolate love pots
With a name like chocolate love pots, you can't go past these little pots of chocolately goodness when planning a romantic dinner.
Panettone with ricotta and caramelised peaches
Amaretto, originally from Italy, is an almond-flavoured liqueur and can be purchased from liquor stores. If small panettone are unavailable, cut 7cm rounds from large panettone, brioche or fruit bread.
Zabaglione
Sometimes a dessert, sometimes a beverage, we can all agree that the deliciously rich and fluffy Italian zabaglione is a delight, whatever its form. A touch of marsala gives this version its kick.
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French toast with berry compote
Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.
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Dark chocolate and ginger truffles
Spiced with ginger, these dark chocolate truffles make a delectable after dinner treat with a cup of coffee or a digestif.
Chocolate fondants with mascarpone coffee ice-cream
Warm chocolate pudding cakes with a molten chocolate core served with mascarpone coffee ice-cream make an elegant yet indulgent dessert.
Marbled chocolate thins
This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you'd expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don't put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you're ready to use the cutters.
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Praline rocky road ice-cream
Just a few extra ingredients and about half an hour in the kitchen and you can turn regular chocolate ice-cream into a delicious and very sophisticated dessert.
Salmon with lime & coriander pesto
For crisp-skinned salmon, salt the skin before pan-frying or barbecuing, and cook skin-side down first. The salt helps draw any moisture out of the skin to make it crisp. Turn only once to complete cooking.
Heart cake
You will have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over. Note
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Chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze
Cut this rich chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze into little finger sized sliced for an elegant afternoon tea plate.
Steamed belgian mussels in white wine and garlic
Bring a little bit of Belgium to your kitchen with this classic dish. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up that delicious broth, and be generous with the finger bowls!
Coconut lobster with herbed noodle salad
If you're not a fan of coriander, try thai basil; it has a strong basil flavour and is an almost indispensible ingredient in Thai cooking. It is also said to bring good fortune.
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Mushroom crêpes with coriander sauce
Ok, there is a slight art to making thin and perfect crêpes, but there should be enough batter here for you to make a couple of mistakes. Resting the mixture before using it will make them nice and smooth, as will using a well oiled crêpe pan. Plus, the melted cheese will hide any rough edges!
Chocolate mousse
It's no wonder few can resist when presented with a smooth, creamy bowl of chocolate mousse; a sprinkling of tart raspberries will cut through the sweetness beautifully.
Chocolate soufflé with raspberry coulis
Do not be intimidated by the soufflé! Think of it as a flavoured base into which beaten egg whites are folded. The heat of the oven expands the air in the egg white and contracts when cooled. So serve it immediately, hot from the oven.
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Chocolate pots
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note
Chocolate Valentine’s cupcakes
Make these decorated cupcakes for that special someone in your life. Or spread some joy on February 14 and bake a batch for the office.
Chocolate éclairs
Assemble and serve éclairs as close to serving time as possible. Note
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Jelly bean hearts
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
Heart-shaped hamwiches
You need a loaf of the larger-sized bread (slices measure 12cm across). Ham slices can be used instead of the shaved ham, if you like. The little cut-out hearts can be used to make fairy bread or sandwiched with a cut-out heart of sliced cheese, held together with a toothpick and grilled until browned. Sandwiches […]
Ice-cream affogato
Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.
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Coconut ice
There is something oh so 70s about these familiar baby pink and white, sweet coconutty treats. They were as sure to please back then as they are now.
Mud cake hearts
Paper hearts can be bought at newsagents, or you can place a smaller heartshaped cutter, covered with plastic wrap, on each cake before dusting. Dust hearts with icing sugar. Pour mixture evenly into prepared pan. Use a cutter to cut hearts. Note
Sushi squares
For variations on the filling, use a combination of smoked salmon (or crab meat or prawns) with cucumber, avocado and pickled vegetables. Sushi seasoning is a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt; it is available in bottles from Asian food stores and the Asian food section of supermarkets.
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Mochaccino tartlets
The tart cases we used were bought frozen and unbaked; they come ready-to-bake in foil cases and measure 6.5cm in diameter. They are available from supermarkets. Tartlets can be made a day ahead, keep refrigerated.
Lobster with tomato, potato and basil salad
The lobster meat in the tail is the sweetest and most delicately flavoured. Enjoy this decadent salad.
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Hugs and kisses cupcakes
These romantic cupcakes are ideal for an engagement party or baby shower.
Blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon
What better way to treat the kids or your nearest and dearest for this weekend's brunch with this decadent stack of blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!
Coffee caramel cakes
Coffee caramel cupcakes piled high with delicious coffee cream, thanks to rich jersey caramels.
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Mango and lime mousse
This yummy mango and lime mousse makes a fruity and tangy alternative to the usual chocolate kind. With the slightly boozy and most delicious element of creme de menthe, you have a dessert just for the adults.
Matchsticks with citrus liqueur, berries and mascarpone
Cointreau would work well for the liqueur in this recipe, although if you want to keep it booze free, orange juice would also do. Either way, for the amount of time involved the result is deceptively fancy.
Panettone toast with peaches and blueberries
Serve with ice-cream instead of yogurt for a quick dessert. If possible, choose freestone peaches (or nectarines) rather than the clingstone variety. You can use any seasonal fruit for this recipe.
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Tiramisu cake with berries
Rich, chocolatey tiramisu cake with mascarpone cream and plump, fresh raspberries makes a fine end to a special dinner.
Spinach, goat’s cheese and prosciutto rolled omelette
This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.
White chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles
Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don't need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.
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Molten chocolate pudding
The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!
Walnut and ricotta stuffed figs
Fresh, plump figs stuffed with nuts and cheese and then baked. Finish this gorgeous walnut and ricotta stuffed figs recipe with a drizzle of warm caramel sauce for a luscious dessert.
Pasta with salmon roe and chervil
Elegant and delicate without sacrificing flavour, this angel hair pasta with salmon roe and chervil is a great dinner party or lunch party recipe.
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Pork loin with couscous and apples
We used Granny Smith apples for this pork loin with couscous and apples. To simplify making this recipe, ask your butcher to remove any excess fat and butterfly the pork for you.
Raspberry and almond mascarpone cake
The raspberry and almond cake can be made a day ahead, then split and fill the cake with mascarpone cream on the day of serving.
Chocolate fondue
You can dip just about any fruit that takes your fancy into chocolate fondue, bananas would be a good addition, as would marshmallows.
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Rich mocha fudge
Rich, fudgey and utterly decadent, the combination of chocolate and coffee flavours makes this mocha fudge irresistible. Serve with a shot of liqueur for a sophisticated dessert.
Pink velvet butterfly cakes
Cut a small round from the top of each cake; cut round in half to make two wings (step 7). Note
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Chocolate & ivory hearts cake
Equipment needed: 9cm heart cutter, 20cm 18-gauge floral wire, wire cutters, 35cm round wooden cake board, 20cm round wooden cake board, 15cm round wooden cake board, smoothing tools, 6 wooden cake skewers, and a paper piping bag. The hearts can be made weeks ahead; store in an airtight container. Position them on the day of […]
Rose petal cupcakes
Make sure the rose petals have not been treated with any chemical sprays. Note
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