VALENTINE’S DAY INSPIRATION
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you are celebrating with your significant other or a group of friends, we have a plethora of recipes to guide and inspire you.
From appetisers to drinks, stunning mains to homemade gifts – we have something to suit almost everyone!
Vegan friendly ‘cheeze’ dome. Perfect with crackers!
These tiny buckwheat pancakes are naturally gluten-free and can be topped with whatever ingredients you desire! We choose crème fraiche and smoked salmon. Try caviar or roasted vegetables and adapt these to your particular dietary needs.
Hazelnut-Crusted Brie (via babble.com)
Enjoy these gooey cheesy bites with a dollop of fruit jam or cranberry sauce!
Raw Vegan “Goat” Cheese Dip (via forkandbeans.com)
This stunning dip is made from cashew nuts, coconut oil and raw apple cider vinegar. Simply spread onto crackers or crostinis!
Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” with Tomato Sauce (via cookincanuck.com)
Why not try recreating the classic scene from Disney’s ‘The Lady and the Tramp’ with this vegetarian meatball and pasta recipe!
A creamy vegetarian risotto made from porcini mushrooms, arborio rice and freeze-dried thyme.
Soft Polenta with Mixed Mushrooms and Gremolata (via foodandwine.com)
We love the straightforward flavours in this vegetarian dish: the sautéed mushrooms and greens and the tangy mascarpone that melts into the creamy polenta.
Chocolate Brownie Melting Puddings
These melting brownie puddings are the perfect end to a candlelit meal and will definitely impress your dinner date!
Paleo Dark Chocolate Fondue (via livinghealthywithchocolate.com)
This rich chocolate sauce can be ready in minutes! The perfect dessert to whip up for your significant other!
A moist red velvet cake which is naturally coloured with beetroot powder and sweetened with xylitol! Surprise your loved ones with this pretty heart shaped cake!
Gift your valentine this beautiful rose scented body scrub.
Creamy, sweet and tangy – these make a wonderful homemade gift.
Dark & Salty Chocolate Truffles
Very rich and dark chocolate balls – vegan and gluten-free.
'Juliet Blushes'- Almond Cherry Chocolates
The Cocoa Butter and Ground Almonds create the base for the chocolate, which is enhanced with Almond Extract. These hand made chocolates have a smooth and creamy texture with a marzipan flavour reminiscent of a Bakewell Tart.
This recipe allows you to easily create a luxury looking, non-alcoholic cocktail. A refreshing, cool drink that works well as an appetiser. (To convert into a alcoholic version add either vodka or champagne, as you wish!)
Frozen Flower Ice cubes (via theglitterguide.com)
Go the extra mile and make these beautiful frozen flower ice cubes! We sell rose petals, lavender flowers and hibiscus flowers. as well as freeze-dried fruit that would work wonderfully!
Snuggle up together in front of a roaring fire and sip this delicious hot chocolate. Stir in real pieces of raw chocolate to create a luxurious treat for two.