Spec me: Valentine's meal!

[jpaul]

for starter - if you trust morrisons, then they have same as last year

Morrisons is selling fresh oysters for just 25p each to get people in the mood for love.
The offer on the six pack of fresh oysters means you're left with a small price tag of £1.50 for your romantic starter if you're serving a home cooked meal.

... they probably have the volume, so will be fresh
Personally would prefer moules marinières

or bargain basement

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[Illgresi]

The £15 chateaubriand from Morrisons was pretty good. We had it tonight. Needs a sauce as most fillets do though..

Bearnaise...

Fifteen pounds for a chateaubriand. Ridiculous. Presumably terrible?

Doubtless, although our local Morrison's does a good steak. I guess it depends on location, and the individual butcher.

 

[Youstolemyname]

Fifteen pounds for a chateaubriand. Ridiculous. Presumably terrible?

It was OK but not restaurant quality chateaubriand size/shape or taste. 15 quid for circa 450g of centre cut fillet would be a better description which is a good price.

Went down a treat with peppercorn sauce, veg and home made wedges. Browned it in the pan first then finished in the oven.

 

[monkeyspank]

Waitrose meal deal looks better than M&S

 

[monkeyspank]

Randomshenans suggested steak and bj I assume

 

[Martynt74]

I might got for the Waitrose meal deal but make a beef wellington to replace the main.

It's something I've never had before so fancy trying it.

 

[strumpusplunket]

Popped out to Waitrose earlier (I say popped out... I mean drove half an hour), and picked up a great combination of sea bass, rissotto, chocolate tarts and two sides and and a nice looking Rioja for £20. All falling into place. Plus I was able to pick up a coupld of bottles of Asahi reduced in price on my way out. Result!

Thanks to the peeps who pointed me in this direction. I will be mentally giving my gratitude whilst I sup a nice cold Asahi on Tuesday instead of slaving over a hot stove!

 

[PapaLazaru]

Salmon, prawn and scallop seafood shell ceviche to start. Beef bourguignon and rosemary potatoes for the main. Dutch apple tart for desert.

Box of chops and a bottle of prosecco to wash it down.

£20 bargain!

 

[Liquid_Entity]

I ended up with runny scotch eggs, rack of lamb, garic mushrooms, raspberry & prosecco dessert, bottle of prosecco and the chocs too. Can't wait for tomorrow now. £20 bargains

 

[Martynt74]

I must've missed the chocolates, was that Waitrose?

I liked the sound of the seafood cerviche too which i missed!

 

[Liquid_Entity]

I forgot the chocs at the till and she said without them the £20 deal doesn't trigger... At M&S this was.

 

[PapaLazaru]

I forgot the chocs at the till and she said without them the £20 deal doesn't trigger... At M&S this was.

Did the same. Everyone must have been doing the same as the lady had a stack of them by the self-service checkout.

 

[randomshenans]

Randomshenans suggested steak and bj I assume

I didn't even prompt for the steak... straight to lambrini and a finger dance... I have to be careful. They might shout at me for saying it again

 

[randomshenans]

On topic, my wife likes seafood, so I'm doing a lovely avocado and basil pesto with lobster and massive langoustine. She's doing me something for dessert. Doubt it's a BJ tbh. Probably cake, which I can do.

What does the mrs like? Good place to start... fav foods?

 

[DrToffnar]

Cooked for the lady friend on Saturday evening as we're both busy tonight. Camembert loaf, stuffed peppers, loaded potatoes and some salad. Not too flashy but they're her favourites.

I don't think you need to be overly ambitious. Just do something you know she'll enjoy! Just don't make the mistake I made and have it be a particularly carby meal else you'll both be too knackered for sexy time xD

 

[batsy]

beans on toast followed by a large sausage

Large creampie to finish?

 

[Tuppy_Glossop]

On topic, my wife likes seafood, so I'm doing a lovely avocado and basil pesto with lobster and massive langoustine. She's doing me something for dessert. Doubt it's a BJ tbh. Probably cake, which I can do.

What does the mrs like? Good place to start... fav foods?

Creamed Pork in Cider ?

 

[Tuppy_Glossop]

I got some monster tiger prawns, scallops, oysters, and squid. I'll do a few spiralised/string chips and some salad. Got an expenny champers and some top-end Sardinian Vermentino. Pics to follow.

 

[Martynt74]

I'm intrigued which bottle of champers that is!

 

[Tuppy_Glossop]

Bollinger La Grande Année 2005 that I got for Chrimbo but didn't get round to drinking.