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PICTURE: PEXELS/ VALENTINES DAY TREATS
TikTok offers all the ideas you need to dazzle your special someone, and Valentine’s Day is the ideal occasion to level up the romance in the kitchen.
Cooking for love doesn’t have to be difficult, as demonstrated by social media’s favourite recipes, a 3-course meal that will not disappoint, and is ideal for when you’re hosting a romantic dinner party at home or simply want to surprise your significant other with a thoughtful gift.
What’s so unique about these recipes? They are simple, imaginative, and bursting with romantic flavours.
These TikTok-approved favourites are easy to make with a few simple ingredients and a little patience.
MAIN: Lasagna for two
@acozykitchenlasagna for two! two thicc pieces of lasagna…plus the perfect amount of leftovers (just a slice). happy valentine’s day! recipe link in profile.♬ Vintage – Cōrt
SIDES: Heart-shaped fondant potatoes
@crowdedkitchen Heart-shaped fondant potatoes 🫶 The perfect fancy (but surprisingly easy) side dish to try this Valentine’s Day! Don’t get rid of the potato scraps – chop them up and roast, use in a hash or make mashed potatoes 🥔 Bookmark the RECIPE below 👇 Heart-Shaped Fondant Potatoes (4 servings) Ingredients: 4-5 large Yukon gold potatoes, sliced into 1” rounds Avocado oil (or another high heat oil) Salt and pepper to taste 4-6 tbsp butter (regular or vegan) 8-10 cloves garlic 4-5 sprigs each of rosemary and thyme 1 cup vegetable stock Heart shaped cookie cutter (I linked to ours on our Amazon page, link in bio) Preheat oven to 425˚F. Slice potatoes into 1” thick rounds. Use a small heart cookie cutter to cut out the hearts. Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for 15 minutes, then pat completely dry. Meanwhile, heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium just before adding in the potatoes. Add in the potatoes and sear for 3-5 minutes on one side, until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt. Flip the potatoes over, season with salt and sear for another 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Using tongs and a paper towel, soak up as much of the frying oil as possible (turn off the heat for this step). Return to medium heat and add in butter, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Heat the butter until foamy and hot, but do not brown it. Baste the potatoes with butter. Pour in vegetable stock and place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until completely tender on the interior. Enjoy! #potatoes #valentinesday ♬ original sound – Crowded Kitchen
DESERT: Red velvet cake heart truffles
@kaotickrunch Red velvet cake heart truffles 💌🍫❤️ These are the perfect bite sized sweet treat! RECIPE (makes 16 truffles) INGREDIENTS • 3 cups (390 g) Red velvet cake crumbs (left over or freshly baked, one cake layer is enough)(link for the recipe in bio!) • 5-6 tbsp cream cheese frosting or more if needed • 200 g (1 1/4 cup) dark chocolate (54%) or semi sweet or milk chocolate • 2 tsp coconut oil, To make chocolate coating thin & smooth • 3-4 tbsp white chocolate to drizzle on top • 1-2 drops of red food gel colour • Heart shape small cookie cutter DIRECTIONS 1. Crumble the cake into very small pieces in a large bowl. 2. Gradually add cream cheese frosting and mix with a rubber spatula until the mixture is well combined. It should be moist and have dough like consistency but not too wet or greasy. If you don’t have cream cheese frosting in hand, you can add simple cream cheese (softened) or even chocolate ganache (melt chocolate + double cream in the microwave in 2:1 ratio). 3. Transfer to a 9×9 inch tray lined with parchment paper and press it evenly. 4. Pop in the freezer for 20 minutes or until firm. 5. Use a heart shape cookie cutter to make heart shaped truffles and transfer to a tray or plate lined with parchment paper. Pop in the freezer for 20-30 mins or until set. Re roll the scrap and repeat the same procedure to make more hearts. 6. Melt dark chocolate + coconut oil in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals, stir well in between each interval until completely melted and smooth. 7. Dip each heart truffle in the chocolate to cover completely, use a fork to let any excess chocolate to drip off. Repeat with the rest. 8. pop in the freezer just for 5 minutes. 9. Melt white chocolate, add few drops of red food gel colour and drizzle on top of each truffle. Sprinkle some red velvet cake dusting or cake crumbs. Enjoy! 🥰 #valentinesday #valentinesdaytreats #valentinesdaydessert #truffles ♬ Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
Also see: Creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little ones
