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Impress your loved one with Poh Ling Yeow's hand-made gnocchi. Although there is a common perception that gnocchi are hard to make, Poh says to "stick to a couple of hard and fast rules– to not overcook and waterlog the potatoes and to squeeze instead of knead the gnocchi dough" and all will be well.
Fresh tomato and basil sauce. Source: Randy Larcombe Photography
With so much flavour, this slow roasted lamb shoulder that melt in your mouth, is guaranteed to impress. Just get some simple ingredients right and the temperature right, and the oven will do all the work for you.
Source: Andrew Dorn
Visually spectacular and wonderfully wholesome, this Israeli salad teams sweet elements, such as pomegranate and raisins, with savoury partners, like roasted cauliflower and pine nuts. Drizzle creamy tahini sauce just as you serve for extra professionalism.
A drizzle of creamy tahini sauce finishes off this vibrant cauli salad Source: Feast / Ben Dearnley
If you're looking for a wow factor, look no further than Emma Warren's lobster and gin hotpot. Cutting the lobster maybe a little fiddly, but follow the simple instruction on the recipe and you'll look like a pro. The hard part is done, and now let it cook with the sauce.
Source: Rochelle Eagle
A great way to enjoy a cosy night with your loved one. Put some movies on, and dip away in this fondue made of Emmental and Gruyère, available from cheese shops, European delicatessens and some supermarkets.
Cheesy fondue for days. Source: Alan Benson
It's simple, beautiful and delicious. Cooked in the oven, this recipe will give you the control to serve exactly as you wish, at a perfect timing. Serve with some good quality wine, and your loved one will be very pleased.
Chicken wrapped in bacon with goats cheese Source: Kitti Gould
This one is so easy to whip up, done in around 20 minutes, yet it will look and taste like restaurant quality. This one needs to be served as soon as it is ready. Perhaps a recipe to cook in front of your guest and impress!
Source: Wok Vs Pot with Marion and Silvia
This vegetarian version of Greece's famed moussaka subs out the meat with lentils. The flavours work a treat and it’s just as hearty with charred eggplant, rich tomato sauce and lashings of cheese sauce.
Vegetarian lentil and eggplant moussaka. Source: Benito Martin
All the preparation is completed beforehand, and all that is needed is to preheat the oven and slip the parcels in for a maximum of 15 minutes. The parcel style adds an element of fun and surprise too.
Fish fillets en papillote Source: Kitti Gould
Simple, yet sophisticated dish to impress. This recipe by Maggie Beer will be a gorgeous and refreshing dish to accompany your glass of white or champagne. You can customise the "rawness" of the trout, by adjusting the marinating time. Start preparation 1-2 days ahead.
Avocado and verjuice jelly with cured ocean trout Source: Kitti Gould
You just can't have a date night dinner without dessert! Adam Liaw adds a slug of whisky to this classic cheesecake, adding a delightfully boozy, caramelly edge. Allow 24 hours chilling time for the cake to fully set with a slick finish.
Single malt cheesecake Source: Adam Liaw
You just can't go wrong with chocolate. These little chocolate cakes cook very quickly to retain an oozy, almost uncooked centre. For a fun variation, push a square of white chocolate into the middle of the dough before baking.
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