Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to whip up a romantic dinner for your loved one. And what better way to do it than by utilizing your kitchenware to its fullest potential? In this blog post, we'll walk you through some tantalizing recipes that not only promise to delight your taste buds but also showcase the versatility of the kitchen tools available on our website. Let's dive in!

Greek Cucumber and Feta Salad

Instruction

1. Use the Safety Slicer XL to slice the cucumbers and red onion to the desired thickness.
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
4. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve as a refreshing Greek-inspired salad.

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, sliced (using Safety Slicer XL)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (using Safety Slicer XL)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Kalamata olives, pitted
• Fresh oregano leaves
• Olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Merry Me Chicken

Instruction

1. Preheat oven to 250°. In a large oven-safe Perfect Pro Pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear until golden, 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
2. Return pan to medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan and season with more salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken to skillet.
3. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife), 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Garnish with basil and serve.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• Freshly torn basil, for serving

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Instruction

1. In a Diamond Earth Stew Pot, cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Using the Diamond Earth Frying Pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink. Add Italian seasoning and spinach and cook until wilted.
4. Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until mixed and the butter is melted.
5. Add the lemon juice and toss before serving. Serve immediately!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 pound large shrimp
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Vegetable Soup

Instruction

1. 1.Place veggie stock, onion, baby carrots, celery, tomatoes and green beans into the Mealio Blender
2. Push the ‘SOUP’ button to start the blending and cooking.
3. Allow to cook for 30 minutes
4. Add salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

• 1 cup veggie stock
• 6 baby carrots
• small handful green beans
• 3 sticks celery
• 1 brown onion
• 1 can diced tomatoes

Steamed Chocolate Cake

Instruction

1. Line the base and sides of a cake tin with baking paper. You can make 4 to 6 small cakes using ramekins or mugs.
2. Place Milk, Condensed Milk and Butter in a heat-proof bowl and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds or until Butter melts. *Note: You can do this process using a saucepan.
3. Add Sugar, Salt and Vanilla Extract, and mix well with a whisk. Beat in Eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Sift in Self-Raising Flour and Cocoa Powder, and mix well until smooth. Add chopped Chocolate and other additional ingredients, and combine.
4. simmer water on Diamond Earth Stew Pot and place Steamer on top, place lid and wait for 30 minutes.
5. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared cake tin, carefully place the tin into the steamer, cover with lid and cook for 30 minutes OR until cooked through. You can wrap the lid with tea towel or large cloth, so that water won’t drip onto the cake.
6. Enjoy the cake warm or cold.

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Condensed Milk
• 30g Butter
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 Eggs *room temperature
• 1 cup Self-Raising Flour
• 3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 cup Chopped Dark Chocolate OR Chocolate Chips
• *Note: Sultanas, Raisins, Nuts are also good additions