Made with Love - A Seasonal Valentines Menu

Left Valentine's planning to the last minute? 

Easily whip up our sweet-as-pie menu that will take you from starter to dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. Nothing says 'love' like a hearty home-cooked meal. 

We’ve rounded up some of the best seasonable recipes around for you to enjoy this Valentines Day, whether that be with your partner, best friend, or a friendly roommate. 

After all, everyone deserves a little more love this year!

Starter - Warming Tomato, Sweet Potato & Smoked Paprika Soup

Find the recipe here by @jennafifi
Featuring our textured side plates in blue and white, £10 each.

Dinner - Cod with Pumpkin Seeds & Zoodles

Find the recipe here by @memsieandco.
Featuring our ceramic dinner plate in dark blue, £14. 

Side Dish - Breaded Camembert with Walnuts & Cranberry Compot

Find the recipe here by @memsieandco
Featuring our matte pastel ceramic plate in pink, £16.

Dessert - Spiced Carrot Cake with “Cream Cheese” Frosting

Find the recipe here by @carmenjolie
Featuring our matte cutlery set in gold, £19.90.  

Treat - Shortbread Style Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Recipe by The Poppy & Bloom Team
Featuring our matte pastel ceramic plate in cream, £16. 

Ingredients
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
170ml Carnation Condensed Milk
350g self-raising flour, sifted
175g chocolate – we used Mini Eggs but you can use anything kind you like, go wild!
A few sheets cling film

Method
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and smooth.
Pour in the condensed milk and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
Add the flour, a little at a time and mixing as you go. Chop your chocolate into chunks and add to your dough.
Once everything is combined and the chocolate is evenly spread, empty the dough onto a flat surface and divide into two balls.
Roll each ball of dough into a long sausage shape and wrap with cling film nice and tightly. Pop into the freezer for at least one hour.
Just before you’re ready to bake, pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees.
Using a sharp knife, cut the frozen cookie dough into 8 equal chunks, per roll. Using lined baking trays, bake your cookies for 12-15 minutes until just golden brown.
 
Happy Valentines!
Love, P&B.