Here’s the perfect Valentine’s Day Menu for those of you who prefer romantic dinner ideas for two at home. Sometimes it’s nice to mix it up, have a quiet evening at home, and avoid the cheesy ‘every table is a couple’ situation that dining out on Valentine’s Day brings. So go on, spice up your Valentine’s Day!
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What could be better than breakfast in bed to start Valentine’s Day off right?! Here are our favourite Mexican breakfast recipes to show that special person just how much you care.
There is a a bit of magic with starting your day off with fried eggs nestled in a spicy warm red sauce - oh wait, did we mention there's chorizo too?! See full recipe
Take you scrambled eggs up a flavourful notch with some fresh ingredients and our chef's tips for perfect scrambled eggs. See full recipe
This is a truly delicious taco twist on one of the most treat-y breakfast recipes - steak and eggs. See full recipe
We have rounded up our sure to impress starters and mains recipes for the special someone. Whether you fancy starting with a warming bowl of soup or some cheesy goodness, we have some comforting and indulgent recipes to start the meal off right. Then we have some showstopper crowd pleasing mains.
A warming bowl of this spicy brothy authentic Mexican soup is sure to get the evening off to a cracking start. See full recipe
Queso is pure cheesy indulgence and we think pretty irresistible! See full recipe
A large poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, fried and then nestled in a flavourful tomato sauce - yum! See full recipe
We‘d been meaning to try a chicken risotto recipe with our smoky chipotle paste for a while and we finally got around to it. This is delicious, and a perfect valentine's dinner to impress your loved one. See full recipe
We love hosting a Mexican food night at home and this chicken enchiladas recipe always goes down a treat with our friends. It's definitely a dish that will impress. See full recipe
Steak is a classic. Make your Mexican Steak taste even better by marinating it with a dollop of our Chipotle Paste for a smoky depth of flavour that is truly irresistible. See full recipe
With the help of Gran Luchito, you can make Valentine’s Day extra special from home!
First of all, you’ll need some Chipotle Paste for your Valentine’s breakfast. Whether you’re making Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles, or Breakfast Chilli, this product will come in handy. It will also make your main course steak Mexican!
Chipotle Mayo is next up, as you could use it for Black Pudding Breakfast or Avocado Toast, as well as a Chicken Quesadilla starter, and to dunk your main course chips into.
Finally some Burrito Wraps, for those all-important quesadillas.
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A super fresh and easy to make at home guacamole recipe made with mild tomatillos, jalapeños and creamy avocados that tastes delicious - you should try it!... See full recipe
Fried eggs in a warm red sauce with chorizo. There is something so delicious about cutting into the eggs and the runny yolk mixing with the delicious warm cooked sauce.... See full recipe
A roast chicken bursting with Mexican flavours. Chipotle Paste and butter are rubbed all over the bird, lime and coriander to finish - it's been called best Sunday roast ever!... See full recipe
This prawn ceviche is light, delicious and fresh, and is a great intro to making ceviche at home as it uses cooked prawns. Accompany with Tortilla Chips to scoop up the goodness.... See full recipe
We love hosting a Mexican food night at home and this chicken enchiladas recipe always goes down a treat with our friends. It's definitely the most popular enchilada recipe! ... See full recipe
Here is our special hot tamales recipe where we use our Chipotle Paste to cook the beef and make it into delicious and succulent meat, ready to go into the traditional tamales.... See full recipe
This authentic Pozole Soup recipe is cooked slow 'n low with Chipotle Paste for a rich, spicy brothy soup with lots of veggies - perfect for a cold night.... See full recipe
“Chiles rellenos” are stuffed poblano peppers, covered in a light batter made of egg whites whisked until stiff, then shallow fried and served with a homemade tomato sauce.... See full recipe
A light, fresh chopped Mexican salad filled with crunchy veg, black beans, tortilla chips that is colourful, satisfying and just a tiny bit spicy thanks to the delicious chipotle tahini dressing.... See full recipe
A delicious twist on steak and eggs! Take your breakfasts up a notch with this Breakfast Tacos recipe with juicy carne asada seasoned with Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix.... See full recipe
Inspired by one of our favourite Mexican Chef’s, Gabriela Camara, and her famous dish “Pescado a la Talla”, which is served at her restaurant Contramar in Mexico City. ... See full recipe
This Pollo Asado recipe for Mexican Grilled Chicken has an irresistible, flavourful, citrusy, chipotle flavour marinade. Talk about finger licking good -you have to try!... See full recipe
Sauté your green beans in a bit of olive oil and some of our Crunchy Salsa Macha for a deliciously spicy side dish, with a lovely light crunch from the ground peanuts.... See full recipe
Make your Mexican Steak taste even better by marinating it with a dollop of our Chipotle Paste for a smoky depth of flavour that is truly irresistible.... See full recipe
This Mexican scrambled eggs recipe is all about bringing together good quality fresh ingredients including onion, chilli and tomatoes with perfectly cooked eggs.... See full recipe
This pulled pork chimichanga recipe is basically a crispy deep-fried burrito with pulled pork and it tastes as good as it sounds! Serve with homemade guacamole.... See full recipe
These crispy homemade oven chips are basically roast potatoes in the shape of chips and they are delicious! Our recipe is packed with tips to make them extra crispy.... See full recipe
We‘d been meaning to try a chicken risotto recipe with our smoky chipotle paste for a while and we finally got around to it.... See full recipe
Take your avocado toast to a whole new level! Sourdough toast gets topped with a slathering of our Chipotle Mayo, a poached egg, and mashed avocado - simple but yummy!... See full recipe
A sure fire way to get the party started is to whip up a batch of our easy chipotle Chicken Taquitos! These can be made as a starter, party snack or tasty dinner!... See full recipe
The simple combination of Chipotle Paste, butter, lemon zest, and parsley are mixed together to create a delicious smoky butter. The butter is then spread over the salmon and cooked!... See full recipe
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A little starter, a main course and a pudding, of course! After all, it's the thought that counts. If you aren't going to have time to do all three, then swap the starter for some of Gran Luchito's homemade guacamole recipe and Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips instead.
According to data most couples are drawn to French, Italian, and Spanish food!
Go for a lovely batch of freshly made guacamole and chips to start with followed by our Mexican Steak recipe.
Again we'd have to say our Mexican Steak recipe, if they like meat. It's a pretty straightforward dish without the need of many ingredients! Serve it with some of our Crispy Homemade Chips or Mexican Salad recipe.
Cooking for your loved one is more thoughtful, as well as a great way to show off your culinary skills and impress them! It's cheaper, and it won't be cold when you eat it!
