🍝 Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta (30 minutes)
What you’ll need (2 servings):
200g (7 oz) pasta (penne or fettuccine)
2 chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cooking cream (or half-and-half)
½ cup grated Parmesan
Salt + pepper
Optional: chili flakes, spinach, parsley
How to make it:
Boil pasta in salted water. Save ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with salt & pepper. Sear in a pan with butter/oil until golden and cooked. Remove to a plate.
In the same pan, add garlic (30–60 seconds until fragrant).
Pour in cream, simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Add pasta + a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Return chicken to the pan. Toss everything together. Add chili flakes/spinach if you want extra flair.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Make-it-romantic tip: Plate it nicely, sprinkle parsley/Parmesan, dim the lights a little ✨
🍫 Chocolate Mug Cake (5 minutes, microwave dessert)
What you’ll need (1 big mug or 2 small):
4 tbsp flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp oil or melted butter
1–2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Pinch of salt
How to make it:
Mix all ingredients in a mug until smooth.
Microwave 60–90 seconds (check at 60 so it doesn’t overcook).
Let it cool for a minute. Top with ice cream or strawberries if you’ve got them.
Extra points: Share one mug with two spoons—instant rom-com moment 🍨
If you want, tell me what ingredients you already have and I’ll tailor a date-night recipe around that.
