Looking for romantic dinner ideas, and recipes to spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Look no further. Whether it’s gourmet recipes you desire or a set menu to serve. Nothing shouts love louder than tasty food right?! Plus, you can ensure it intimately in the comfort of your own home, and no crowds around.
If you’re hosting a few friends for a friend’s date evening – these will work too, plus the set menus are all under R300 (for 2 people). And you can download the FREE printable menus.
Together with The Big Tasty Bite (Lila Lerie), we have put together 2 delicious set menu options for you this Valentine’s Day. A romantic menu option that requires a little bit of cooking, and an easy peasy menu that is as delicious without all the cooking so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your date. Remember, if you put some love into it, your meals will always come out delicious and memorable.
Explore irresistible savings, and drool-worthy romantic recipes made to light up your night and fulfil all your delicious desires.
ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DAY MENU
Serves 2 (*Estimated costs serve a total of 2 pax.)
*Wine Pairing Suggestions (R50):
Van Loveren The Colombar (This is a stunning off-dry wine with a fragrant guava-roll nose that follows through on the palate.) or Van Loveren Blanc De Noir (A delicate pink, aromatic wine with a luscious nose of upfront muscat and rose petal flavours.)
TO START:
Potato-Bacon Roses (approx. R45)
Crispy potato slices stacked with bacon and baked to crispy perfection. Served with sour cream and chives dip.
MAINS:
Creamy Chicken fillets with Charred Broccoli and Fresh Salsa (approx. R100)
Tender chicken fillets with delicious creamy garlic sauce served on a bed of fluffy couscous and topped with fresh red onion, tomato and coriander.
TO END:
Churros with Chocolate or Caramel Dip (approx. R60)
Churros coated in cinnamon and sugar paired with a decadent chocolate or caramel dip.
EASY-PEASY DATE NIGHT MENU
*Wine Pairing Suggestions (R50):
Van Loveren The Colombar (This is a stunning off-dry wine with a fragrant guava-roll nose that follows through on the palate.) or Van Loveren Blanc De Noir (A delicate pink, aromatic wine with a luscious nose of upfront muscat and rose petal flavours.)
STARTER:
Food Lover’s Sushi 14pc salmon platter (approx. R50)
*Combo Deal: Buy with the Van Loveren The Colombar or Van Loveren Blanc De Noir with a 14-piece salmon sushi platter for R99.99. 13 – 19 Feb 2023.
MAIN:
Green Goddess Gnocchi Bake (approx. R140)
Pan-seared zucchini tossed with basil pesto, gnocchi and mozzarella and baked.
DESSERT:
Food Lover’s Cannoli (approx. R40)
A classic Italian fried pastry with a sweet creamy filling.
FREE PRINTABLE MENUS:
Download and print out the menu for your romantic Valentine’s date night.
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