Romancing the stove

Three scrumptious menus to get you in the mood

By Shandley McMurray

Updated November 2, 2012

No matter what your plans – dining in with your main squeeze, having a meal with the girls or entertaining the kids – we've got delicious dinners that'll warm your hearts and fill your tummies.

Steamy night in

A dash of romance and a pinch of love make this meal a perfect prelude to nuzzling.

Salad

• Spinach salad with roasted pears and hazelnuts

Main course

• Linguini with lemon and smoked salmon

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• Asian pork tenderloin

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• Spinach 'n' feta quiche

Dessert

• Sedated strawberries

no boys allowed

Break out the comfy clothes and a chick flick or two. These delicious dishes will have you nd the girls settling in for the night.

Salad

• Asian-style baby bok choy

Main course

• Miso-glazed salmon

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• Grilled ginger-honey chicken

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• Feta, rapini and sweet red pepper pasta

Dessert

• Dark chocolate truffles

all in the family

More glamorous than mac 'n' cheese but just as loveable, this meal is sure to have your whole clan smiling.

Salad

• Glorious Greek salad

Main course

• Fast family 'pizza' lasagna

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• Fast shepherd's pie

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• Taco salad

Dessert

• Dark chocolate brownie hearts

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