We have a list of dishes you can whip up in the kitchen and romantic ideas to enjoy in the comfort of your home to make your night special.

Quick Tasty Carbonara

Ditch your takeaway app and whip this delish dish for your significant other, especially if bacon and cheese are their favourite with a tasty homemade carbonara dish. It's also a perfect cheat meal that is easy to make and doesn't take long to prepare. 

Couples wrap

Similar to making your own pizza, but without the hassle, making a couple’s wrap can be a tasty way to bond. For preparation, set the mood by having a romantic set-up: flowers, candles, and some of your partners favourite things.

You can choose to have your wraps set on a table or like a picnic in the comfort of your lounge if it is too cold to go outside. Have various ingredients on plates along with your wraps to make it easy for your partner to mix and match to make their perfect wrap. Needs some inspiration? You can try this Thai style peanut chicken wrap recipe.

Dishes inspired by a country

While stamping your passports and making the great escape to a foreign country is ideal, bringing the world to your home is possible even during a pandemic. Have a themed evening centred around a country or countries that you and your significant other would love to travel to.

Go all out by sending an invite along with a dress code to match. Remember to set up the place to look similar to your bucket list destination or to have items that symbolise that city. Prepare meals from there or have a platter of finger snacks from around the world to sample for the evening.

Vegans delight

Preparing something vegan that caters to the taste of a vegan and non-vegan partner is possible without having to prepare two separate meals. Try making the eggplant florentine with fire-roasted tomato sauce and toasted ciabatta. Not only does it taste good, but if prepared right, it can give off the feel of five-star cuisine. 

Samples night

Everyone has a snack they enjoy, be it chocolate, biltong, cheese or all of the above. This set-up will be perfect for couples that are looking for a romantic way to unwind and catch up. Get a platter of different snacks that you may have never tried before along with ones that you and your significant other enjoy. Make sure that your favourite drink is in hand and you have music to set the mood. If possible, avoid interacting with screens and simply enjoy each other’s company.

Pamper day at home

Turn off the lights and light a candle. Pampering each other by giving massages, running a steamy bath or enjoying the full-on luxury treatment of having your face, nails, and body treated with a range of self-care products that can keep you calm is the way to go when it comes to bonding and unwinding together.