Duck with oriental passion fruit & orange sauce

A perfect treat for two

Steamed mussels with leeks, thyme & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips

Ray with buttery parsley & capers

This classic way of treating meaty white
fish, sometimes called meunière, is so simple – everything’s cooked in one pan

Melting middle truffles

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Sugared scones

A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish – the crunchy sugar top adds texture too

Pan-fried sea bass with citrus-dressed broccoli

A restaurant-quality fish supper, ready in just half an hour

Warm honey cup puddings

Serve these classic make-ahead Greek desserts with a scoop of quick homemade pistachio ice cream

Sticky fig lamb cutlets with warm bean & couscous salad

Pick up a lean rack of lamb to really impress when cooking a romantic meal for two – serve with fruity Moroccan flavours

Seared garlic seafood with spicy harissa bisque

Rustle up a luxurious, romantic (and speedy!) starter for two with fresh scallops, prawns and hot chilli

Sweetheart choc & hazelnut sandwiches

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling