{"id":5289,"date":"2022-01-31T16:09:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=5289"},"modified":"2022-01-31T16:19:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:19:04","slug":"valentines-specials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/valentines-specials\/","title":{"rendered":"11 recipes to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day | Mindful Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sourcing quality ingredients has been our number one priority since day one. And this February, we\u2019re putting brilliant seasonal produce <\/strong>on your menu that lets you show your body some love. Think red cabbage, leeks and radishes<\/strong>, plus healthy recipes to make the most of British kale <\/strong>before the season comes to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Valentine\u2019s coming up our Chef\u2019s will be showing you <\/strong>how to make special occasion cooking both healthy and delicious.<\/strong> Choose from British free-range pork valentine, sustainably sourced prawns<\/a>, and brand new king oyster mushroom scallops<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the grand finale? It\u2019s got to be a brownie<\/a>, torte<\/a>, tart<\/a>, or slice of cake<\/a><\/strong> to finish. Healthy-ish? We\u2019re down with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentine’s feasts are in…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Show your dinner some love with our 11 specials, ready to choose in your account now for delivery 13th – 19th February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Black rice prawn & sugar snap risotto with chilli oil<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prawns, glorious prawns! What\u2019s plump, pink and sustainably fished? Your Mindful Chef prawns from The Big Prawn Company of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1995 by chairman Sean, who told us he loves prawns so much he named the company in their honour! Whenever you enjoy a Big Prawn Co prawn, you\u2019ll know everyone involved in the process has been paid a fair share for their hard work. Find out why we’re proud to have them as our suppliers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is risotto, Mindful Chef style. Give the Italian classic a twist using vibrant black rice, chilli flakes and juicy sustainably sourced prawns. Finish with a handful of fresh pea shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pork valentine with hasselback potatoes & creamed leeks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This Valentine’s, we’re chuffed to have special heart-shaped pork valentines on the menu – from our good friends, Thorner’s of Somerset. Founded over 30 years ago in the heart of Somerset, Thorner\u2019s supplies us with quality pork from British pigs free to roam, reared on local soils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pork valentine steaks are a unique chop taken from the loin so it’s lean, juicy and easy to cook with. 100% British and 100% free-range, pork doesn’t get any tastier than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Seared mushroom ‘scallops’ & smoked garlic mash<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’re super excited to be bringing King oyster mushroom scallops to your plates for the first time (yes, they’re a thing). Grown by Smithy’s mushrooms who have been farming in West Lancashire since 1989, these aren’t any ordinary mushrooms. Smithy’s also supply Michelin starred restaurants – so you’re in for a real treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about our growers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Black garlic chicken with celeriac fondant & roasted veg<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rub juicy British free-range chicken with zingy black garlic, then roast over carrots and shallots. Serve with celeriac and plenty of gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Balsamic steak, roasted beetroot & garlic yoghurt dressing<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tired of the same old steak serve? Add kick to grass-fed British rump with roasted garlic-infused yoghurt, crunchy walnuts and a medley of veg dressed in balsamic and thyme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Crispy duck with roasted pear & leek risotto<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A real treat – perfect for those nights when you need a delicious pick-me-up. Juicy British duck with homemade risotto, flecked with sweet pear and peppery rocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Tiger prawn arrabbiata<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve taken traditional arrabbiata and really spiced it up. Juicy sustainably sourced tiger prawns meet plump capers, gooey aubergine, sweet shallot, brown rice penne \u2013 and that classic kick of chilli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Pork valentine & saut\u00e9ed potatoes with kale salsa verde<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Golden free-range British pork steaks join crisp-skinned potatoes and garlicky mushrooms in this Sunday lunch-worthy spread. Add a spoonful of homemade kale salsa verde \u2013 brightened with zingy capers, gherkins and wholegrain mustard \u2013 to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Carne asada sharing plate<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On your family menu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s fiesta o\u2019clock! Bring Mexican-style vibes to your family\u2019s table with this grass-feed British beef dish, served with quinoa and chimichurri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Creamy Thai smoked salmon soup<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A simple soup with big flavour! Creamy potatoes, sweet onion and fragrant green curry paste simmer with coconut milk, carrot ribbons and sustainably sourced smoked salmon. Spinach and garden-fresh coriander lend freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Pork valentine with roasted fruit & spiced jus<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s better for V-Day than free-range British valentine pork steaks? Dish \u2018em up with roasted parsnip and pear, and serve with a zingy-sweet spiced jus. Love at first bite…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happily ever afters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ve had your Valentine’s dinner. Now it’s time for the finale. Our new healthy (ish) dessert range<\/a> has next-day delivery available (two spoons, optional).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raspberry Beetroot Brownie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Order our Valentine’s specials by midnight, February 10th for delivery on Valentine’s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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