5 Simple Meals You Can Make On Valentines

5 Simple Meals You Can Make On Valentines

Valentine’s Day is already fast approaching. No need to worry that your funds are not enough to give your loved one the best valentine’s meal. Besides, your loved one might even like it better if it was personally made. For more time spent, you can also cook these simple meals together!

Instead of breaking the bank on a fancy restaurant, consider staying at home and bond while cooking simple romantic meals together. Also make sure to add some extra touches like lighting up a candlelight for a nicer ambiance. Add some good music in the background too if you want. 

Here are 5 meals you can easily whip up for a Valentine’s Date you will never forget:

1. Salad

A good bowl of salad is a great way to start a meal. Whatever the occasion is, salads can easily be done with whatever ingredient you have. It can also be a good side dish if you’ll be having some meat as well. You can get the fresh ingredients you need at TippyMart.

This is a good meal for those who want a healthier meal. Plus, it is also budget friendly and delicious. There are a lot of variations of salad, and here are some:

Potato Salad with Carrots and Pineapple Recipe

1. Boil water.
2. Clean and peel potatoes and carrot. Put the potato in boiling water for 2 minutes, add carrot afterwards. Boil for 10 minutes.
3. Prepare an ice on a large bowl. Take the potato and carrot out of the cooking pot and ready for an ice bath.
4. Make the salad dressing by placing mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add some onion, pepper, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
5. Combine the pineapple chunks, carrot, and potato and make sure they are evenly distributed.
6. Add minced parsley. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
7. Optional: Add some pulled chicken for added flavor.
8. Serve

2. Pasta

Pasta is a great addition to add to your Valentine Day celebration. Like salads, pasta is not complicated to make at all. There are also a lot of ways to make pasta to fit your preference such as change the pasta noodles or the sauce. Pasta is a simple meal that you can always add on to. 

Below is a sample pasta recipe you may want to try:

Alio e Olio Pasta Recipe

1. Boil water in a large pot. Add pasta and sprinkle a pinch of salt. Cook 1 minute less than the package instruction. Drain the pasta and reserve 2 cups of pasta water.
2. Heat 3 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Wait until it shimmers. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook until the garlic is golden brown.
3. Add the pasta water to the pan. Simmer until the liquid is reduced into half. Add the pasta and continuously toss until the pasta is coated. Remove from the heat, add some parsley and additional 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss well. 
4. Serve immediately and top it off with grated cheese. 

3. Pizza

Another fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to create your own pizza! Pair this with a glass of wine and it will surely be a memorable date night at home. You can stick to the classic pizza flavors or make your own with any ingredient you want! 

Get the best ingredients and toppings for your pizza at TippyMar for this simple recipe of the Classic Hawaiian Pizza:

Hawaiian Pizza Recipe

1. Place pizza dough on a flat surface.
2. Spread the pizza or tomato sauce evenly through a circular motion. Make sure to not put a sauce at the edge of the pizza dough (about ½ inch).
3. Spread grated cheese.
4. Arrange toppings such as pineapple chunks, sliced hams, and onions.
5. Add any other chosen topping.
6. Preheat oven at 350F
7. Bake until the crust is crisp, and cheese is melted.
8. Let it cool for a while then transfer to a round sheet.

4. Roast Chicken

A simple roast chicken is also the perfect option for a romantic date night. You may have a choice on whether to cook it over fire, using turbo broiler, or even your oven. If you are wondering on how to make a simple roast chicken, a sample recipe is provided below. 

Simple Roast Chicken Recipe

1. Prepare the chicken and put in a large plate. 
2. Stuff it with garlic, lemon, and bay leaves in the cavity. 
3. Rub the chicken with butter then squeeze some lemon juice. 
4. Season the chicken inside and out.
5. Cook for 20 mins at 190C. 
6. Cook for another 45 mins and test if the chicken is cooked after.
7. Take it out and let it cool for a while.
8. Dig in!

5. Fish and Chips

Looking for a delicious yet simple recipe?  Who would not want fish and chips, right? This meal can be prepared and finished in less than an hour. For those who do not have extra time to cook a meal, this is probably for you.

Fish and Chips Recipe

1. Place the potatoes in a bowl of water. 
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg until the mixture is smooth. 
3. Preheat the oil in a large pot to 350F.
4. Fry the potatoes in the oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels afterwards.
5. Put the fish in the batter then place them in hot oil, one piece at a time. Wait until the fish is golden.
6. Optional: Fry the potatoes again for a minute for added crispness. 

Valentine’s Day is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. You don’t need fancy and expensive gifts and dinners to make the occasion special. Like what they say, “less is more”. You can get quality meals and ingredients right from home with TippyMart, quick and convenient for your special day. Keep it simple this Valentine’s day with home cooked meals, handmade gifts and quality time!