Now here's a way to treat (and impress) someone dear to your heart: lovingly prepare a home-cooked meal for Valentine’s Day. Choose from a Show-off spread, a British menu, French Fancies, a Taste of the Orient, an Italian Extravaganza or a Veggie Feast.
A Show-off Spread
Buy fresh pasta from a good deli if time is limited.
This lamb is about as sexy as food gets (on a plate).
These trifles are naughty yet nice.
Best of British Menu
Charm your amour with this retro '70s dish.
This succulent bird makes classy centrepiece.
Save the best until last: feed each other these treats.
French Fancies
A very impressive French-inspired starter.
This recipe for sirloin steaks is bistro food at its best.
Classic creme caramels with a potent hit.
A taste of the Orient
A light soup from Asia with a bit of a kick.
A wonderfully spicy, healthy Asian salad.
A particularly refreshing, palate-cleansing finale.
A Veggie Feast
A healthy salad that packs a punch.
Quick and easy and gorgeous.
The perfect make-ahead dessert for a romantic meal.
An Italian Extravaganza
This simple recipe is romantic and rustic.
A lovely, warming supper dish for two.
Just about the classiest dessert around.
Or bake a cake