We all know the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? So date night at home is the perfect time to impress!

But we’d rather be spending our time preparing for our hot date than slaving over a hot stove, so here are some simple and delicious dishes that will have him super impressed by your culinary skills…

Slow cooked lamb 

There’s nothing like entering a home filled with the delicious smells of a home cooked baked dinner. Not only will this lamb melt your guy’s mouth, it will also melt his heart. He’ll be so impressed with the effort and love you put into it – he doesn’t need to know that it actually takes very little effort at all!

1.5kg lamb shoulder (bone in)

6 cloves garlic peeled

Rosemary

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 250 degrees Celsius

Score lamb with a sharp knife

Rub with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper

In cuts put whole garlic cloves and rosemary

Place in an baking tray, cover with foil or lid and place in oven

Reduce temp to 150 degrees Celsius

Cook for 3-4 hours, lamb should fall apart

Serve with cauliflower mash and your choice of steamed greens.

** leftovers can be frozen for later use

Vietnamese Lettuce Cups

Plans changed and now you will be entertaining at home and need to whip something up fast? Don’t worry about grabbing takeaway, whip up something healthier, quicker and just as tasty with these Vietnamese Lettuce Cups…

300g pork mince

100g bean sprouts

1 garlic clove minced

1 Tbs grated ginger

¼ cup tamari soy sauce

4 Iceberg lettuce leaves

1 coarsely grated carrot

½ cucumber in matchsticks

6 snow peas sliced finely length-ways

½ green apple grated

¼ cup finely sliced mushroom

1 sprig coriander chopped

1/3 cup fresh mint leaves picked

Lime

Fresh chilli (optional)

Arrange all vegetables and herbs on a platter

Heat 1 Tbs coconut oil in a wok or large fry pan on med-high heat

Add ginger, garlic, pork mince and sauce

Cook until all mince is cooked

Stir in bean sprouts

Place a lettuce cup on your plate and load it up with the vegetables, meat mixture and apple.

Top with coriander, mint and some fresh chilli

**If your date is a little on the hungrier side, bulk up the mince mixture with some brown rice

Chocolate Mousse

Dessert, the time to really impress. But that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated! Keep it simple with this decadent, rich dessert that he will not guess is actually healthy (shhh, he doesn’t need to know!) They can be whipped up last minute, or plan ahead and make the day before.

1 banana

½ an avocado

50g quality dark chocolate (85%)

1/3 cup coconut water

1/3 cup cashews

2 Tbs nut butter (we use cashew)

2 Tbs rice malt syrup

½ tsp cinnamon

Pinch salt

Blend together in a high speed food processor, refrigerate until ready to eat.

Top with fresh berries & chopped nuts.

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We’re Greer & Lauren, Nutrition & Wellness coaches passionate about helping others make healthy changes in their lives towards achieving their personal body goals.

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