With salty olives, punchy fennel, and segments of orange (seasonal blood oranges would add a pop of colour), this texture-packed salad can be served as an appetiser before the main event or as a fresh side to your creamy pasta.
This five-ingredient pasta is easy to make and utterly delicious. Using sausage meat makes this a little more affordable than a steak or other meat-centric dish, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan adds a rich saltiness to the silky sauce.
This simple leek carbonara is the perfect veggie alternative main course, featuring buttery soft leeks cooked until soft stirred through the classic carbonara pasta. Top with plenty of cracked black pepper and a little extra cheese if needed (look for vegetarian hard cheese to make the dish fully veggie).
These super simple three-ingredient chocolate pots can be made in advance and popped in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Rich and decadent, these are the perfect way to end a romantic meal. Melissa’s recipe serves six, so reduce the recipe and keep an eye out for small packs of dates to keep the cost down.
