I’ve picked a few easy options so that instead of spending hours by the stove, you can make something delicious and thoughtful for your loved one — perhaps breakfast or a couple of snacks during the day.
Valentine was a priest who, defying a law that forbade soldiers to marry, secretly wed legionnaires. Now, centuries later, we buy little heart-shaped cards and remind our loved ones that they matter to us and are cherished.
Light salads
- Arugula and shrimp (recipe) — very simple, and yes, an aphrodisiac
- Pear and Roquefort salad (recipe) — perfect for blue cheese lovers, especially with a glass of wine in the evening
- My version of Caesar salad (recipe) — a full, tasty, and light dinner
If you have a bit of time and feel like baking, here are the simplest ideas:
- Lavender cookies (recipe) — unique, and you can shape them into hearts
- Nut biscotti (recipe)
- Pears baked with wine and a vanilla bean (recipe)
- Simple charlotte cake (recipe) — with apples, pears, dates, cranberries, or whatever you like
Light and quick breakfast — even in bed:
- Goat cheese with herbs and toast (recipe) — or a variety of cottage cheese spreads (recipe)
- Italian frittata with leek and broccoli (recipe) — for hot breakfast lovers
- Bruschetta (recipe)
For a main course, if you’re in the mood:
Light salads
- Arugula and shrimp (recipe) — very simple, and yes, an aphrodisiac
- Pear and Roquefort salad (recipe) — perfect for blue cheese lovers, especially with a glass of wine in the evening
- My version of Caesar salad (recipe) — a full, tasty, and light dinner
If you have a bit of time and feel like baking, here are the simplest ideas:
- Lavender cookies (recipe) — unique, and you can shape them into hearts
- Nut biscotti (recipe)
- Pears baked with wine and a vanilla bean (recipe)
- Simple charlotte cake (recipe) — with apples, pears, dates, cranberries, or whatever you like
Light and quick breakfast — even in bed:
- Goat cheese with herbs and toast (recipe) — or a variety of cottage cheese spreads (recipe)
- Italian frittata with leek and broccoli (recipe) — for hot breakfast lovers
- Bruschetta (recipe)
For a main course, if you’re in the mood:
