Have a reduced waste Valentine's!
Suggestions for romantic meals (external links)
Starters
Garlic Veggies on Toast
Instead of being seduced by a new recipe and then rushing out to get the ingredients, look at what you have at hand and use your imagination. Most veggies can be given a second life in this great recipe, perfect for a light lunch or supper.
Fish Salad on Pitta Crisps
This is a super quick recipe that can be put together at the last moment. Spoon onto little savoury biscuits or make your own Garlic Pittas if you have the time. You could also try using canned salmon and sardines which work really well too. This combination could be used to fill baked potatoes or as a delicious sandwich filling or open sandwich.
Mains
Lentil, Aubergine and Tomato Moussaka
This delicious vegetarian dish is a great one to have on standby in the freezer and is a good vegetarian option. Serve with garlic bread and crispy green salad.
Butternut Squash Mince Bake
Traditionally in South Africa a pot of this spicy warming sweet and sour fruit mince would get started and then be kept on the stove all winter, adding more meats, vegetables and fruits as it got used up. Here it has been transformed into this unusual minced pie recipe topped with a grated cheese.
Dessert
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
This recipe is ideal if you are out of eggs but want to put together a delicious chocolaty cake for tea. Children love making this cake as it is so easy. Using mayonnaise also results in a beautifully light and moist cake.
Chocolate Mint Ice-cream wtih Chocolate Mint Sauce