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Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to stir up some love in the kitchen. These five romantic recipes featuring Dale Farm's delightful dairy products will make your day unforgettable. From creamy mash and steak to a dreamy trifle, let's whisk our way through a menu that's sure to melt hearts!
Start your Valentine's Day with a sweet gesture of love by making delightful Buttermilk Pancakes topped with luscious Berry Compote, a breakfast that's sure to warm hearts and bring smiles!
Ingredients:
200g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
300ml Dale Farm Buttermilk
1 egg
Butter, for frying
For the compote:
300g mixed berries
50g sugar
Juice of one lemon
Method:
Mix flour, baking powder, and sugar. Whisk in Dale Farm Buttermilk and egg to form a batter.
Heat a little butter in a pan. Drop in batter to form pancakes.
Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
For the compote, cook berries, sugar, and lemon juice over low heat until syrupy.
Serve pancakes with berry compote and a dollop of whipped Dale Farm Cream.
Love Tip: Shape the pancakes into hearts or even cut some strawberries into heart shapes for that extra touch!
Create a romantic Valentine's Dinner at home with Cupid's Creamy Mash and a succulent Sirloin Steak (the perfect pairing!)
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
50g Butter
100ml Dale Farm Milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 sirloin steaks
Olive oil
Garlic cloves, crushed
Fresh rosemary
Method:
Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
Add butter and milk to the potatoes. Mash until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
For the steak, heat olive oil in a pan. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
Cook the steaks to your liking. Add garlic and rosemary in the last 2 minutes.
Serve the steak with a side of creamy mash, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.
Love Tip: Carve a small heart into the steak for an extra touch of romance!
Whisk your loved one away this Valentine’s by preparing Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (a dish brimming with love… and flavour!)
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, sliced
150g spinach
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
300ml Dale Farm Cream
300g pasta (like fettuccine or penne)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish
Method:
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and onion, cooking until softened. Add the red pepper and cook for a few minutes.
Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Pour in Dale Farm Cream and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and cook for a few more minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the skillet with the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture.
Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Love Tip: Serve this dish with a side of garlic bread shaped in hearts, perfect for mopping up the delicious creamy sauce.
End your Valentine's Day on a sweet note with the Berry Lovable Trifle, a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that's too good to resist.
Ingredients:
1 sponge cake, cubed
200g mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
500ml Dale Farm Custard
300ml Dale Farm Whipping Cream
2 tbsp sugar
Dark chocolate shavings
Method:
Layer the bottom of a glass bowl with sponge cake.
Scatter a layer of mixed berries over the sponge.
Pour Dale Farm Custard over the berries.
Whip the Dale Farm Cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the custard.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and a few berries.
Chill for an hour before serving.
Love Tip: Use a heart-shaped mould for the sponge cake to add a dash of affection.
Sweeten your Valentine's Day celebration with a delectable Sticky Toffee Pudding served with Dale Farm Rapture Salted Caramel Ice Cream.
Ingredients:
200g dates, pitted and chopped
250ml boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
50g butter
150g caster sugar
2 eggs
180g self-raising flour
For the sauce:
100g Butter
150g dark brown sugar
300ml Dale Farm Cream
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish.
Soak dates in boiling water with baking soda for 10 minutes.
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time.
Fold in flour and date mixture. Pour into the dish and bake for 35 minutes.
For the sauce, melt butter and brown sugar in a pan. Stir in Dale Farm Cream and simmer until thickened.
Pour a little sauce over the pudding and return to the oven for 3 minutes.
Serve warm with a scoop of Dale Farm Vanilla Ice Cream.
Love Tip: Drizzle the sauce in a heart shape around the pudding for a sweet declaration of love.
Cooking together or for your loved one is a beautiful way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Remember, the secret ingredient is always love!
For more delightful dairy recipes and ideas, visit Dale Farm's website.
