{"id":3126,"date":"2021-01-20T13:57:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T13:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=3126"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:03:39","slug":"7-special-meals-to-cook-this-valentines-mindful-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/7-special-meals-to-cook-this-valentines-mindful-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"7 special meals to cook this Valentine’s | Mindful Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up and whether it\u2019s surprising a friend with a mood-boosting bunch of Freddie’s Flowers (and joining our live masterclass<\/a> together on the 10th), or cooking a special meal from our Mindful menu<\/a> for loved ones, it\u2019s a chance to show we care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And next week\u2019s menu stars seven special Valentine\u2019s dishes<\/strong>, to help you enjoy the day at home. Know someone spending the day solo? Share the love! Order a Next Day Box<\/a> or Gift Card<\/a> and your friend or family member will receive all they need to make a delicious meal on February 14th.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bring the restaurant home with these 7 recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for the heart icon on our Valentine\u2019s specials, available on the menu from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th February. Log in at mindfulchef.com<\/a> and add them to your box now – or schedule a one-off delivery for Friday 12th to enjoy over the Valentine\u2019s weekend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1\/ Harissa-spiced prawns with baba ganoush & quinoa<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Our new sustainably sourced juicy tiger prawns<\/a> 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2\/ Sirloin, truffled mushrooms & celeriac mash<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3\/ Beetroot & butter bean Thai curry with black rice<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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With its vibrant pink hue, our fresh spin on red Thai curry is a great vegan<\/a> 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4\/ Pork\u00a0valentine\u00a0& saut\u00e9ed potatoes with kale salsa verde<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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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 \u2013 brightened with zingy capers, gherkins and wholegrain mustard \u2013 finishes it off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5\/ Pan-fried pork\u00a0valentine, with Asian slaw & peanut dressing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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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 \u2013 you\u2019ll really eat the rainbow (and loads of vitamins) with this dish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And on the family menu…<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6\/ Family hearty chicken & vegetable pie with mashed potato topping<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We\u2019ve kept our flavours classic here \u2013 free-range British chicken married with fragrant tarragon and a dash of wholegrain mustard. But it\u2019s still \u2018mindful\u2019, 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7\/ Family pork valentine with hasselback potatoes & creamed leeks<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Tender, flavourful and quick to cook, our free-range British pork \u2018valentine\u2019 steaks \u2013 named for their heart- like shape \u2013 are the natural choice for family Valentine\u2019s celebration. Paired with charred broccoli, creamy leeks and garlicky hasselback potatoes, this hearty spread is perfect for Sunday lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Look out for the heart icon on our Valentine\u2019s specials, available on the menu from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th February.<\/strong> Log in at mindfulchef.com<\/a> and add them to your box now – or schedule a one-off delivery for Friday 12th to enjoy over the Valentine\u2019s weekend. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

New to Mindful Chef? Get \u00a310 off your first two\u00a0recipe\u00a0boxes by entering code\u00a0BLOG20<\/a>\u00a0at checkout. Mindful Chef\u00a0recipe boxes<\/a>\u00a0provide you with the tools to cook delicious nutritious meals, in under 30 minutes. Each box contains recipe instructions, pre-portioned ingredients and fresh\u00a0produce\u00a0sourced from award-winning British farms.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up and whether it\u2019s 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\u2019s a chance to show we care. And next week\u2019s menu stars seven special Valentine\u2019s dishes,…<\/p>\n

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