Valentine’s Day is coming up and whether it’s surprising a friend with a mood-boosting bunch of Freddie’s Flowers (and joining our live masterclass together on the 10th), or cooking a special meal from our Mindful menu for loved ones, it’s a chance to show we care.
And next week’s menu stars seven special Valentine’s dishes, to help you enjoy the day at home. Know someone spending the day solo? Share the love! Order a Next Day Box or Gift Card and your friend or family member will receive all they need to make a delicious meal on February 14th.
Bring the restaurant home with these 7 recipes
Look out for the heart icon on our Valentine’s specials, available on the menu from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th February. Log in at mindfulchef.com and add them to your box now – or schedule a one-off delivery for Friday 12th to enjoy over the Valentine’s weekend.
1/ Harissa-spiced prawns with baba ganoush & quinoa
Our new sustainably sourced juicy tiger prawns are fit for celebration, sizzled with garlic and punchy rose harissa, then spooned over a bed of smoky baba ganoush and British quinoa. Griddled courgettes and red peppers add essential vitamins.
2/ Sirloin, truffled mushrooms & celeriac mash
Prefer the romance of indulgent bistro flavours? Fragrant truffle oil and grass-fed British sirloin steak are the perfect pair. But despite rich flavours it’s still brimming with veg, including mustardy celeriac mash, earthy mushrooms and vitamin-dense purple sprouting broccoli.
3/ Beetroot & butter bean Thai curry with black rice
With its vibrant pink hue, our fresh spin on red Thai curry is a great vegan option for Valentine’s, featuring folate-dense beetroot and silky butterbeans. Sugar snap peas add delicious crunch, while black rice makes a nutritious, filling base.
4/ Pork valentine & sautéed potatoes with kale salsa verde
Golden free-range British pork ‘valentine’ steaks – named for their heat-like shape – join crisp-skinned potatoes and garlicky mushrooms in this Sunday lunch-worthy spread. A spoonful of homemade kale salsa verde – brightened with zingy capers, gherkins and wholegrain mustard – finishes it off.
5/ Pan-fried pork valentine, with Asian slaw & peanut dressing
Switch things up this Valentine’s with Asian flavours – we’ve used the same heart-shaped ‘valentine’ pork steaks and drenched them in a peanut sauce. Served with a crunchy red cabbage, carrots and fresh sugar snap pea slaw – you’ll really eat the rainbow (and loads of vitamins) with this dish.
And on the family menu…
6/ Family hearty chicken & vegetable pie with mashed potato topping
We’ve kept our flavours classic here – free-range British chicken married with fragrant tarragon and a dash of wholegrain mustard. But it’s still ‘mindful’, using cashew cream rather than dairy, and featuring vitamin-rich Tenderstem broccoli on the side. It’s the perfect family feast to dive into this Valentine weekend.
7/ Family pork valentine with hasselback potatoes & creamed leeks
Tender, flavourful and quick to cook, our free-range British pork ‘valentine’ steaks – named for their heart- like shape – are the natural choice for family Valentine’s celebration. Paired with charred broccoli, creamy leeks and garlicky hasselback potatoes, this hearty spread is perfect for Sunday lunch.
Look out for the heart icon on our Valentine’s specials, available on the menu from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th February. Log in at mindfulchef.com and add them to your box now – or schedule a one-off delivery for Friday 12th to enjoy over the Valentine’s weekend.
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