Dinner ideas

Valentine’s Day dinners worth staying in for

Because eating out on Feb 14 is crazy!

Valentine’s Day should be fun, relaxing and romantic – but all too often, going out for dinner on February 14 is none of those things.

So why not stay in, treat your loved one to a delicious home-cooked dinner and actually enjoy yourself?

These meals are light, flavoursome and begging to be served with crisp champagne or cocktail and follow with one of our Valentine’s Day desserts.

Big love to you!

Is breakfast more your go to?

Antipasto plate

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Antipasto plate

Delight your loved one with an irresistible assortment of antipasto goodies waiting to be gobbled up over a glass of wine.

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Scallops with ginger and lemongrass

Scallops on the half-shell always make a spectacular dish, treat your loved one to something special with these delicious ginger and lemongrass scallops.

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Oysters with pink & green mignonette dressings

Start your valentines meal with the classic aphrodisiac – oysters.

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Sashimi stacks

Wonderfully fresh and light, enjoy these beautiful salmon sashimi stacks as a starter to your Valentine’s Day feast.

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Roast chicken for two

What could be more romantic than a roast meal perfectly designed for two? Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!

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Lamb rump roast

Create this Australian favourite this Valentine’s Day with this beautiful roast lamb. Served with a fragrant grilled tomato salad and steamed greens for a tasty dinner.

Easy roast chicken

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Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with vegies

Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with vegies

This one-pan wonder makes dinner and wash-up easier.

beef rib eye for two

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Beef rib eye for two

Beef rib eye for two

This romantic steak dinner is absolutely delicious topped with pats of melting anchovy butter, sautéed mushrooms and steamed green beans.

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Sticky roast duck breast

This Chinese-style crispy duck breast is finished off with a sticky, sweet sauce and is served with fluffy rice and steamed greens for a winning romantic meal.

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Chilli, lemon and garlic spaghetti

This light pasta dish can be ready in just half an hour, making it a great choice for when you may or may not have forgotten Valentine’s Day.

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Seafood and chorizo paella

Seafood and chorizo paella

This seafood paella recipe is loaded with traditional Spanish flavours of chorizo and seafood, served in a deliciously spiced rice broth.

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Lobster with champagne sauce

If you’re looking to splash out and spoil that special someone, what better way than to prepare this delicious lobster with champagne sauce? The sprinkle of chopped dill adds the perfect finish to this luxurious dish.

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Goat cheese, fig and prosciutto salad

Honey cider dressing adds a real splash to this tasty goat’s cheese, fig and prosciutto salad. Baby rocket leaves make the perfect peppery base.

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Manu Feildel’s duck fat roast potatoes

The secret to the crispest and tastiest roast potatoes? It’s gotta be duck fat.

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Ricotta ravioli with pumpkin and sage sauce

A quick and easy ricotta ravioli with pumpkin and sage sauce that will leave your partner wowed.

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soft shell crab with green onion aioli

Bring restaurant vibes home with this soft shell crab with green onion aioli recipe.

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Gazpacho with feta and prawns

Gazpacho with feta and prawns is a refreshing starter for a balmy Valentine’s evening.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

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Tomato bruschetta

Tomato bruschetta is obviously required on any menu.

Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish

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Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish

Kingfish ceviche tacos with pickled radish is a zesty and invigorating starter or share dish.

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Valentine’s Day cocktails

Which up a batch of delicious Valentine’s Day cocktails which these succulent spice-crusted lamb racks and roasted carrots are in the oven.

Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads

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Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads

Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads is an intoxicating finger food that feels a little fancier than getting pizza.

Crisp cheese ravioli with salsa verde

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crisp cheese ravioli with salsa verde

Treat yourselves to crisp cheese ravioli with salsa verde, with a crunchy exterior and molten cheese centre.

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