Garlic and Valentine’s Day: a special recipe

Garlic as an ingredient of love

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to surprise someone with an original recipe that brings together romance and character. Garlic, often considered an everyday ingredient, can also take center stage in a special dinner, thanks to its intense aroma and enveloping flavor that adds personality to dishes. In Mediterranean cuisine, garlic is a symbol of passion and authenticity—qualities that pair beautifully with an evening dedicated to love. When used with balance, it enhances preparations without being overpowering, transforming a simple recipe into a rich and surprising sensory experience.

Puff pastry hearts with friarielli and garlic cream

For a Valentine’s Day dinner that’s different from the usual, you can prepare puff pastry hearts filled with friarielli and garlic cream, reinterpreting a traditional recipe with a romantic twist. After blanching the friarielli, sauté them in a pan with extra virgin olive oil and a clove of O.P. Sabina garlic, letting it release all its aroma. Once softened, blend everything until you obtain a smooth cream, adding a soft cheese to make the filling more delicate. Roll out the puff pastry, cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter, and fill them with the cream, sealing them carefully. After lightly brushing with oil or egg, bake until golden. The result is an elegant appetizer with a soft heart and a bold flavor—perfect for opening a romantic dinner. To choose high-quality ingredients and bring the true taste of tradition to the table, you can visit the O.P. Sabina shop.

A recipe that brings together flavor and atmosphere

These savory hearts with garlic and friarielli are ideal for creating an intimate and convivial atmosphere. Garlic, when used with care, becomes an aromatic element that enriches the dish without overpowering its balance, while the heart shape immediately recalls the theme of Valentine’s Day. Served warm, perhaps accompanied by a glass of wine, they represent an original proposal for those who want to impress with simplicity. O.P. Sabina garlic, grown with care and respect for the land, gives the recipe an authentic flavor that speaks of tradition and passion. In this way, even a humble ingredient like garlic is transformed into the symbol of a cuisine made of attention, emotion, and sharing.