A Valentine’s Menu for Sharing

A Valentine’s Menu for Sharing

There’s something special about cooking together. No reservations, no rushing – just good food, great ingredients, and someone you love at the table.

This Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a simple three-course menu designed for sharing. It’s comforting, a little indulgent, and built around some of our favourite Baker Toms breads and Cornish produce.

You’ll find all the ingredients in our bakeries, and the recipes are easy enough to enjoy the process as much as the meal.

Starter: Chicken Pâté with Seeded Sourdough Toast

A classic starter that never goes out of style. Smooth, rich chicken pâté paired with lightly toasted Baker Toms seeded sourdough is simple, elegant, and perfect for lingering over with a glass of something nice.

You’ll need:

  • Chicken liver pâté

  • Baker Toms seeded sourdough

  • Butter or olive oil

  • Orange zest (optional)

  • Salt & pepper

Method:
Warm the pâté slightly to soften. Lightly toast thick slices of seeded sourdough and spread with butter or drizzle with olive oil.
Serve the pâté alongside the toast, finished with a little orange zest and seasoning if you like.

Simple, timeless, and best enjoyed slowly.

Main: Mini Skillet Mac & Cheese with Leeks & Cornish Cheddar

This is comfort food at its best. Creamy, bubbling mac & cheese made with sweet leeks and sharp Cornish cheddar, served straight from the skillet and made for sharing.

Add thick slices of Baker Toms sourdough on the side for dipping, scooping, and fighting over the last bite.

What you’ll need

Method

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. Slice and gently soften the leeks in butter until sweet and silky.

  3. In the same pan, stir flour into melted butter, then gradually whisk in milk to form a smooth sauce.

  4. Add grated Cornish cheddar and stir until melted and glossy.

  5. Fold through the pasta and leeks, then transfer to a small skillet.

  6. Bake until bubbling and lightly golden on top.

Serve immediately with plenty of sourdough for dipping.

Dessert: Saffron Bun French Toast with Berry Compote

Turn our much-loved Baker Toms saffron buns into something extra special. Soft, fragrant French toast topped with a warm berry compote – indulgent, comforting, and perfect for two.

What you’ll need

Method

  1. Gently warm the berries with a little sugar or honey until soft and syrupy. Set aside.

  2. Whisk eggs with milk.

  3. Slice the saffron buns in half and soak briefly in the egg mixture.

  4. Fry in butter until golden on both sides.

  5. Serve warm, topped with the berry compote and an extra drizzle of honey if you like.

A Valentine’s Meal Made to Be Shared

Good bread, comforting food, and someone you love at the table – that’s what Valentine’s Day is all about.

Find all the ingredients you need in your local Baker Toms bakery, and enjoy cooking, sharing, and celebrating together.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Baker Toms BREAD ❤️

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