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The Happy Foodie’s anti-Valentine’s menu

by Elizabeth Young

published on 11 February 2015

No Valentine? No problem. Invite your friends over to share this luscious dinner party menu. Complete with an elegant salad from Nigella Lawson, a no-holes-barred macaroni cheese, and a truly indulgent brownie recipe, this menu would give any romantic meal a run for its money.

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Red-Leaf, Fig and Serrano Ham Salad

Red-Leaf, Fig and Serrano Ham Salad

Nigella’s elegant salad takes mere minutes to make, and tastes every bit as good as it looks.

Nigella’s elegant salad takes mere minutes to make, and tastes every bit as good as it looks.

Main

Macaroni Cheese

Macaroni Cheese

The ultimate comfort food, this macaroni cheese is made with several kinds of cheese and has a fondue consistency.

Dessert

Baked Marscapone, Cherry and Walnut Brownies

Baked Mascarpone, Cherry and Walnut Brownies

Swirled through with mascarpone and studded with cherries, these sumptuous brownies have an irresistibly mousse-like texture.

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