Valentine's Day
The solo act: in praise of the table (or barstool, or upturned milk crate) for one
Whether it’s by accident or design, eating on your own can be a rewarding experience. Here are some WA places where solo diners will feel right at home.
- Max Veenhuyzen
‘She ate her entree, the penguin did not’: Hospo staff share Valentine’s Day stories that got their hearts racing
From customers bringing furry dates to managing proposals, February 14 can be a high-wire act for restaurant staff.
- Scott Bolles
Blackberry and espresso hazelnut cake
Bake this simple cake for someone you love (or as a gift to yourself). All you need is a bowl and whisk, nothing fancy.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Prawn and tomato orzotto (pasta risotto)
This slightly “restauranty” but super-achievable dinner is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Danielle Alvarez
Wear your heart (and crumbs) on your sleeve with these Valentine’s Day-themed pastries
From heart-shaped bagels to blushing croissants, these take-home desserts take the cake for February 14.
- Isabel Cant
Woo your Valentine with Adam Liaw’s sweet and simple strawberry and chocolate pudding
This simple, trifle-like pudding is rich and indulgent.
- 1-2 hrs
- Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s Puglian-style tuna and kingfish crudo
Puglia is known for raw seafood and this dish couldn’t be easier to make. Just slice the fish and serve it with citrus, olive oil and some salt.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s johnny cakes with peach salsa and golden syrup
Fry the johnny cakes slowly, so they cook all the way through before they get too brown on the outside.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s strawberry and mascarpone parfait
Parfait can refer to a pâté-type arrangement of chicken livers, a French frozen custard or an arrangement of fruit, cream and sorbet. This is more the latter.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
When you need cake in two minutes flat, it’s Adam Liaw’s mocha mug cake to the rescue
Make a batch of this mug cake mix and keep it in the pantry and you’ll never be more than two minutes away from a delicious, freshly made dessert.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/topic/valentine-s-day-l9z