I’m not really sure if there should be specific recipes to make on Valentine’s Day, especially when the act of cooking and preparing a meal is in itself an expression of love.

But I suppose the marketing industry wants you to believe that it is that one time of the year when you should treat your better half to a fancy meal at a nice restaurant, to use a luxe ingredient like lobster or a prime cut of beef fillet, or maybe pull out that kitsch heart-shaped cake pan.

I happen to like kitsch in the kitchen, so I take advantage of Valentine’s Day to go all out with all of my heart-shaped pots and pans!

I think the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to simply make your loved ones’ favourite meal. Or maybe give yourself a night off and order take out 😊

But if you are happy to don an apron, here are some recipe suggestions for Valentine’s Day.

Happy cooking!

Thanh