Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day Menu

This one-off Valentine’s menu features a full 3-course meal for you to serve to your special person or people. 

We all know food is the language of love, and so if you’re stuck on ideas for what to cook, here is a simple, affordable and tasty menu for you to enjoy at home. ❤️

Whether you’re feeling loved up or not, I’m always a fan of making any day on the calendar feel a little bit like a celebration, because why not?

I’ve always made a Valentine’s dinner for my children and I, partly because it’s just a fun thing to celebrate love (any kind of love, not just romantic) and also, I like to teach the children that taking time to make an occasion for someone is a way of showing you care, rather than expensive gifts or the like.

So, whether you’re making a Valentine’s Dinner for your loved one, for the family or for your Galentine’s (13th February in case you didn’t know!) I hope you’ll enjoy this menu.

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⭐️ Some tips: ⭐️

➡️ The starter can be made ahead of time, before you start cooking your main course, and the dessert can be prepped ahead too. This will give you time to focus on the main course.

➡️ The main course does not include a green vegetable side dish in the recipe, so make sure you add any you’d like on top.

➡️ Time your slow cooker dessert to finish cooking time just after you plan to finish your main course. This way, you can serve it straight up.

➡️ The recipes in this menu are for 4 people, so bear those ingredients quantities in mind if you’re cooking for two (simply halve the ingredients quantities).

➡️ Set the table before you start cooking. This is always a nice touch if you’re making a special meal, but time can run away with you once you get in the kitchen!

You can find Weekly Meal Plans here:

Meal Plan 16 – Quick comfort food
Meal Plan 15 – More 30-minute feasts
Meal Plan 14 – Sanity savers

The recipes:

Starter

⭐️ Can be made in advance.

⭐️ Works well with rye bread, sourdough or your bread of choice.

Smoked Salmon Canapés

A delicious starter or decadent nibbles when entertaining, these easy Smoked Salmon Canapés are simple yet impressive. Even better, they can be made ahead of time for convenient serving.

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Main course

⭐️ Simple to prep and cooks low and slow.

⭐️ Fantastic value for money but very impressive.

Tender Braised Steak Recipe

Cooked low and slow, this Tender Braised Steak recipe is simple but packed with succulent, deep flavour. Perfect for a special occasion or when comfort food is calling.

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Potatoes

⭐️ No need to pre-boil the potatoes.

⭐️ Can be left to cook in the oven with zero faff.

Crunchy Parmentier Potatoes {with Garlic and Herbs}

These crunchy Parmentier Potatoes and so easy to make. Baked until golden and drenched in garlic and herbs.

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Vegetables

Easy Cauliflower Cheese

The perfect and delicious side dish, this is comfort food at its best. Try this Easy Cauliflower Cheese recipe to serve with a Sunday roast, your full-blown Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, or just a regular accompaniment to any meal.

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Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without indulgent, extra special side dishes to elevate the ultimate roast dinner. Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips are so delicious and can be prepped in advance.

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Dessert

⭐️ Prep and then leave to cook while you make the rest of the meal.

⭐️ Cook a double portion and freeze a batch for another evening.

⭐️ Don’t forget cream or ice cream!

Slow Cooker Apple Crumble

This delicious and hearty Slow Cooker Apple Crumble is the easiest way to make our favourite hot dessert ahead of time – a comforting classic that can be left alone for three hours then served straight up.

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Sweet treat

⭐️ A super-simple dessert or gift for a fun, romantic gesture.

⭐️ Melt up in the slow cooker or microwave and leave to set – no baking involved!

Rolo Fudge {No Bake}

This delicious, gooey no-bake Rolo Fudge sweet treat is so easy and impressive. All you need to know now much, do you love anyone enough to give them your last piece?!

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