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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After 9 weeks in lockdown, quizzes and jigsaws are due an upgrade to something more like a fabulous gourmet meal. One where we swap pajamas for partywear, pour the wine, turn the music up and tuck into something truly decadent.<\/p>\n

In this list, I\u2019ll show you a night you won\u2019t be able to wait for. A Michelin(ish) restaurant experience at home \u2013 with a menu, mood, music and props to match.<\/p>\n

After a little prep, some candles and a bit of imagination, it\u2019ll all be worth it \u2013 and you\u2019ll always remember that time you had a night out, in.<\/p>\n

Step 1 Set the scene<\/h2>\n

Think of what\u2019s on the menu, and set your table to match. If a perfectly seared steak is on the cards, you might opt for a Parisian bistro vibe. Or pair a vibrant mezze of dips and grilled meats with bright Moroccan-themed lanterns and brightly coloured tableware. Feel free to shift furniture around too, so it feels less like you\u2019re, you know, at home.<\/p>\n

Step 2 Decorate your space<\/h2>\n

No need to go over the top here. The key is to make sure everything\u2019s in place before the night begins. Everyone looks better by candlelight, so add warm, cosy glow and a restaurant atmosphere by dimming those lights.<\/p>\n

Prepare a Spotify playlist beforehand, so you\u2019ll have your favourite laidback tunes playing throughout. Here\u2019s one put together for us by Paloma Faith herself.<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 3 Choose the menu<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a lot to think about when cooking a gourmet meal! If you\u2019re cooking rather than ordering in, here\u2019s my best advice: Keep it simple. Great taste and ingredient quality always win over complicated, finicky dishes. For vegetarians, this oozy, Creamy Italian Burrata & Confit Tomato Tart<\/a> is sure to make jaws drop and mouths water. Or to impress without stress, a 21-Day Aged Fillet Steak with Chips & Peppercorn Sauce<\/a> is a crowd pleaser that\u2019s hard to beat (and it\u2019s on the menu until 15 June). Here\u2019s our Senior Recipe Developer Jordan Moore\u2019s tips on how to sear a fillet steak to perfection.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 4 Dress the part<\/h2>\n

Who else misses dressing up? Getting ready is one of the best parts of going out. This restaurant experience is your chance to dig out your \u2018real clothes\u2019, fling off your slippers and scrub up good. Wear something that makes you feel great, add a bit of glitz and remember to take some photos.<\/p>\n

Step 5 Don\u2019t stress<\/h2>\n

The golden rule of entertaining? Relax.<\/p>\n

You deserve a night off too. So instead of trying to make everything perfect, just make sure you\u2019re having a good time. One great tip is, if you’re cooking dinner, take it easy with the dessert. Our favourite shortcuts for this are Hot Chocolate Souffl\u00e9s from G\u00fc Puds that deliciously rich, and ready in 12 minutes.<\/p>\n

Because as long as you\u2019re having fun, you\u2019ll make memories that last.<\/p>\n

Need more recipe inspiration for your gourmet night in? Try more rich, elevated flavours like our Pesto Salmon en Cro\u00fbte with Creamed Spinach & Crushed New Potatoes<\/a>, Roasted Duck Leg with Braised Red Cabbage & Dauphinoise Potatoes<\/a> and more from the Gousto Cookbook.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After 9 weeks in lockdown, quizzes and jigsaws are due an upgrade to something more like a fabulous gourmet meal. One where we swap pajamas for partywear, pour the wine, turn the music up and tuck into something truly decadent. In this list, I\u2019ll show you a night you won\u2019t be able to wait for. … <\/p>\n

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