These Dinner Ideas Will Make Valentine's Day Extra Special

Looking for the ultimate way to impress your boo? A dinner cooked by yours truly is up there in being one of the best possible gifts you could give. And we’re not just talking any dinner, we’re talking Baked Swordfish Steak, Chicken Carbonara, Butternut Squash Risotto. You know, the type of meals that require a little time and some love.

Swordfish makes even the most mundane weeknight special.

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These braised chicken thighs are no joke. They’re super flavourful, fall-off-the-bone tender, and thankfully you only need ONE pan to make them!

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A lot of butternut squash risotto recipes call for roasting the squash first. Not this one. Here, EVERYTHING cooks in the same pot, which means the butternut squash kind of becomes the sauce too. The results are insane.

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This chicken and sweet potato curry is absolute comfort food goals. Thanks to the spices, it's gorgeously fragrant, and the addition of coconut milk makes it creamy.

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It's making us totally capr-azy!

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This easy chicken dinner will become your weeknight go-to.

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When you're looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. This version adds a bit of protein by way of sautéed chicken breasts, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.

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A little salty, a little sweet, a little sour, and just the tiniest hint of spice from crushed ginger: This chicken teriyaki is exactly what you'd want for dinner after a long day at work. Serve it up with a side of steamed rice and broccoli and make your mum proud that you're finally eating balanced, proper meals.

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This indulgent fish curry is full of gorgeous spices like fenugreek powder, cumin and red chillies. Use whatever white fish you want, but we opted for cod. We all use whole coconut milk as we love the flavour, but swap for reduced-fat if you prefer.

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Coriander and lime is a classic duo that we can't get enough of.

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Whenever we crave steak this dish is always what we want to make. It comes together quickly and is so full of flavour. It makes us forget chicken ever existed.

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When dinner is this good you'll actually want to cook for yourself. This skillet chicken is easy to make and comes together quickly. You'll have a sauce so delicious you'll want to drink it straight from the pan.

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Jambalaya is one of Creole cuisine's greatest creations. It's spicy, hearty, and incredibly flavourful. As with most things, the better ingredients, the better the end result will taste. Certain ingredients are very important to making this an authentic Creole dish.

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We love that this recipe comes together in one pan and in less than an hour. Dunking good bread into the extra pan sauce is highly encouraged.

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We love this meal because it comes with lots of veggies! If you want to be extra-healthy, serve the salmon over a bed of rocket or spinach.

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This easy weeknight dinner takes practically zero effort.

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Searing fish might seem intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it'll be second nature!

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Koftas are SUCH a great dinner choice, easy to make, but look seriously fancy. We love using a mixture of minced lamb and beef and serving with a tahini dressing, flatbreads and pomegranate.

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Don't write off making a tagine if you don't own a tagine pot. We made ours in a Dutch oven and it comes out perfectly! The lamb simmers until it is completely tender, while making your kitchen smell like a fancy Moroccan restaurant.

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The key to acing this dish is to cook the asparagus until its tips are crispy and stalks slightly blistered. The slight char will add a whole other dimension to the enticing flavour of this vegetable.

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Weeknight cooking can be exhausting. There's so much thinking that needs to happen. Mainly, is there enough time to make this? 🤔But this garlic butter prawns recipe requires almost no planning—all you need to do is pick up prawns!

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This recipe starts on the stove top for a perfect golden sear then finishes in the oven for the juiciest, most flavourful results.

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When it comes to pasta we want something simple and fast. Pasta Pomodoro is a step above from Spaghetti and Meatballs and highlights the freshness of tomatoes — pomodoro means 'tomato' in Italian. You're cooking down the tomatoes just enough to form a light sauce but keeping most of them intact. It's the freshest pasta and is best enjoyed outside with a mound of grated Parmesan.

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Pineapple and salmon are a match made in heaven. Smoky, sweet, and just a little spicy, these skewers are a major crowd-pleaser. Make them for your next barbecue, and watch them disappear.

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Pork stroganoff is such an easy, flavourful dinner to make. Using pork fillet is perfect because it's such a tender cut, and really easy to cook with. Load your stroganoff up with mushrooms, mustard and sherry for the most delicious meal.

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Linguine with tomatoes, greens, and prawns in a buttery sauce = bomb.

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