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Easy and impressive Valentine's eats

You don't need to slave for hours over a hot stove to produce a delicious Valentine's meal, the key is in its ingredients. These recipes have all been specially selected for their effortless 'wow' factor
 

Gordon Ramsay's salmon with Mediterranean flavours
salmon fillet
Studding salmon fillets with little 'cloutes' of sundried tomato, basil, olive and garlic gives the fish a different character and looks fantastic. See recipe...
 

Chicken escalopes with parmesan coating
parmesan
These chicken escalopes are the perfect example of delicious simplicity. Coating them with parmesan gives an interesting flavour and a hint of crunch. See recipe...
 

Loose lasagne with prawns and lemon
lemon
Sheets of pasta are draped over a filling of king prawns in a delicious zesty creme fraiche, lemon and dill sauce. This dish couldn't be easier. See recipe...
 

Moroccan chicken with onions and tomatoes
white pot
The infusion of exotic spices and North African flavours in this dish make it extra-special, but no more complicated to make. See recipe...
 

Field mushrooms stuffed with spinach, bacon and pinenuts
mushrooms
A delicious dish that's fun to prepare and pretty on the plate. Most of this can be prepared in advance if you have more important things to get up to on V-Day. See recipe...
 

Prawns with garlic and white wine
prawns
Taking only 20 minutes to prepare from scratch, this aphrodisiac dish delivers fast results! See recipe...
 

Pan-fried scallops wrapped in pancetta, with pea-mint puree
scallops
Those celebrity chefs like their scallops, and this dish by Antony Worrall Thompson showcases the exquisite sweet jewels of the sea perfectly. See recipe...
 

Sirloin steaks with a mushroom and garlic crust
garlic
It's hard to top a perfectly cooked steak, and the delicious herby crust in this recipe adds a certain je ne sais quoi for a sprinkling of Valentine's deliciousness. See recipe...
 

Camembert fondue with herb pittas
camembert
Baked Camembert is a firm favourite - that lovely creamy, ooziness is irresistible. The ultimate Valentine's indulgence. See recipe...
 



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