So you’ve had a first date, or maybe even two, and things seem to be going well. But now it’s time to invite your potential partner round to your place for a meal and you’re terrified that you’ll get it wrong.
Sound familiar? Well, don’t despair, help is at hand!
It’s true that the way to many a heart is a through the stomach and whipping up a tasty meal for the object of your affections is a great way to impress. There is nothing more sociable and relaxing than enjoying a lovely meal together, particularly one that has been prepared by your own fair hands.
But what to cook? If you are not exactly the next Heston, Jamie or Nigella then don’t worry, there are plenty of tasty and quick meals you can whip up without creating a huge disaster in the kitchen or putting your date off forever!
One of the best tips to follow when cooking for a date is to avoid attempting something you have never done before. If you want to impress with an exotic and interesting dish, great, but make sure you have a practice run or two beforehand so you know what you’re doing. Food poisoning or a charcoal-covered kitchen isn’t likely to win you many favours.
It is a good idea to avoid very strong ingredients that could put a dampener on the evening, for example, garlic or onion. If you want to get up close and personal then strong pongs are probably best kept to a minimum at this stage!
It might sound obvious, but it is also important to find out what your guest likes, and what they won’t eat. If you’ve got a vegetarian, someone with allergies or a faddy eater coming round then you definitely need to know this before you whip up an amazing creation that’s then going to go to waste.
For recipe inspiration and plenty of ideas for quick and tasty meals, visit SuperSavvyMe.co.uk. Happy cooking!