Devouring each other’s eyes on the evening of February 14th is the ideal scenario for lovers, especially when you get away from the routine with a romantic dinner. And if the dish you’re staring at is just as seductive as your significant other, then you can say your romantic evening is a real success.

This year, we hope you’ll have lots of laughs and sparkling eyes this Valentine’s Day, but above all, an evening in which you won’t have to reach for the moon and back to spend quality time with your partner. To help you do just that, Brome Lake Ducks has put together a series of ideas to celebrate love and romance, to match the phase of your story.

So think of your Valentine’s Day as a celebration of the milestones you’ve reached with your partner, as well as a perfect opportunity to enjoy local duck.

The honeymoon: Duck confit on rösti with fig sauce [›››]

Red wine sauce, cassis jelly, figs and duck confit are the perfect combination for honeymooners. The delicate blend of sweet and salty offers an explosion of flavors that will fire up the romance. It’s the perfect recipe for saying a sweet “I love you” to each other… see if you say it to your partner or to your plate!

Building trust: Duck parmentier with butternut squash [›››]

The butterflies are quieter and you want to get away from the routine? You need a meal that will glue your love and there’s nothing better than a duck confit topped with mashed potatoes to seal differences and move forward. Potatoes, duck and gravy are the magical comforting ingredients to light up those tender eyes.

Commitment: Country style pot pie with homemade horseradish ketchup [›››]

You’ve loved each other for 20 years. You no longer need to impress each other, but you still enjoy quality time with your partner. Let go of the artifice and enjoy a comforting meal that will awaken nostalgia, like our country style pot pie. Its delicate, slightly crunchy shortbread crust will remind you of your favorite traditions and stories.

To find other recipes to shar with your Valentine, look out our “Find a recipe” section [›››]