Make your loved one’s heart flutter without causing stress to yours with our top frozen tips and Valentine’s Recipes!

It might feel like Christmas was only yesterday but believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s time to pull out all the stops to show your loved one how much they mean to you.

As the age old saying goes, the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach and we couldn’t agree more! So if you want to avoid the packed restaurants and hiked-up prices, why not create a romantic atmosphere at home and impress your other half with a slap up meal.

Don’t panic though, it’s much easier than it sounds! With a few tips and tricks and some frozen short cuts, we’ve got some great recipe ideas to cut down your cooking time to give you more time to spend with the one you love.

Starters:

Why not start with an Oriental twist on a classic soup starter with this Chinese Dumpling Soup Don’t be daunted by the idea of dumplings as you can buy these frozen and pop them in to your fragrant broth straight from the freezer. This colourful, light, cleansing dish will be a sure fire winner and looks like you’ve put a lot more effort in than you really have!

Get hands on with these Curry Pasties! You can experiment with your own selection of spices and even prepare these beforehand and simply pop in the oven when needed, avoiding those last minute panics! [veggie]

Mains:

Create your own Lady and the Tramp romantic moment with this Minted Salmon, Mascarpone and Asparagus Pappardelle . This zesty, flavoursome dish will go down a treat and be sure to impress!

This Roasted Chicken Tray Bake with Garlic Vegetables looks fantastic when served, but is an easy peasy one-pan-wonder, just pop it in the oven and let it do its thing while you do yours! Serve with your choice of potato dish and you’re ready to go.

A simple burger done well can be a real showstopper, so why not try this Premium Veggie Burger? Impress with a side of homemade pesto and pile it up with any toppings you can think of! [veggie]

Desserts:

Take some frozen pain au chocolats to another level with a few tricks to create this show-stopping Pain au Chocolat Brandy Pudding. The perfect end to an evening of romance.

You could go classic comfort food with this Frozen Fruit Crumble. Simply choose a selection of your favourite frozen fruits and top with a sweet crumble mixture to create a simple pudding with a homemade feel!

Remember, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the couples, all of the ingredients for these dishes can be increased or cut down if you’re having a night of ‘me time’ or inviting a group of friends for a grand dinner party!