P.A.N., the world's leading corn meal brand, knows that Valentine's Day is a date for romanticism, thinking about cards, chocolates, roses... and this February 14th it is joining in to make it a day to spend as a couple, with friends or alone with some ideas that go beyond the traditional. This is the solution!

The first thing that comes to mind when talking about Valentine's Day is a romantic dinner, a picnic or a fun lunch. But at the same time, it is difficult to think about what to cook, because for many people it is just another day of work or busy schedules that prevent them from getting out of the routine.

That is why during this day, P.A.N. joins everyone so that they can have a festivity full of joy, fun, affection, and, above all, good taste! Here are some recommendations and ideas for plans to carry out the celebration.

These are three sweet ideas to delight the palate that P.A.N. recommends preparing with its pre-cooked corn meal:

Three Shapes and Flavours Biscuits

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to surprise your loved ones with a sweet surprise. What's more romantic or sweet than sharing some heart-shaped biscuits made with love?

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cream rice
• 1 ¼ cups P.A.N. Precooked White Corn Meal
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

For aromatizing:

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder or
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or
• Zest of half a lemon

Preparation:

1. Cream the butter for 2 minutes on medium speed in an electric mixer. Lower the speed to the minimum and add the icing sugar little by little, beat until you obtain a mixture without lumps.
2. Increase the mixer speed and beat until fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon or lemon zest, and add the egg.
4. Add the cream of rice, P.A.N. Precooked White Corn Meal, and salt. Beat until the dough begins to show crumbly crumbs. Add the milk and mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, forming a soft, slightly sticky ball.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Place one of the portions on waxed paper and cover it with another piece of paper of the same size. Roll out the dough to a thickness of ½ cm. Repeat for the other portion.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours. If a better consistency is desired, refrigerate for 24 hours.
7. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Cut the biscuits into the chosen shapes. Arrange the biscuits on a baking tray.

Fondant au Chocolat

Make your Valentine's evening even more eccentric with the authentic taste of Fondant au Chocolat. An explosive dessert is a special and romantic way to make your partner feel loved and cherished.

Ingredients:

• 70 g Precooked White Corn Meal P.A.N.
• 70 g brown rice flour
• 110 g white sugar
• 9 whole eggs
• 535 g of 60% chocolate couverture
• 150 g whipping cream
• Cocoa powder for flouring the molds

Preparation:

1. Mix the P.A.N. Precooked White Corn Meal in a bowl with the brown rice flour. Set aside.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat without bringing it to boil. Remove from the heat, add the chopped chocolate couverture and stir until completely melted.
3. Mix the eggs with the sugar in a separate bowl with the help of a wire whisk. Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the eggs while whisking.
4. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth.
5. Let stand in the refrigerator for 24 hours to obtain an optimal result.
6. Once this time has elapsed, preheat the oven to 175 °C and pour into individual molds previously greased and sprinkled with cocoa powder. Bake for 4-5 minutes.
7. Remove and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Corn and Fruit Muffins

Another traditional and simple dessert that will never go out of fashion and is always the best option for inspiration in the kitchen with friends are muffins, in this case, corn and fruit muffins, being very healthy, and at the same time, a fun option to show affection and love for those closest to you.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Pre Cooked Yellow Corn Meal P.A.N.
• ½ cup of Sweet Corn Flour P.A.N.
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup blueberries
• ¼ cup slivered almonds

Preparation:

1. Mix P.A.N. Pre Cooked Yellow Corn Flour, P.A.N. Sweet Corn Meal, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, mash the banana, add the eggs, and beat. Pour in the buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla, and sugar. Mix it all.
3. Add the flour mixture little by little, until it is integrated. Just before the last of the flour is poured in, add the cranberries and almonds.
4. Fill ¾ of the batter into the muffin cups in the individual pancake molds.
5. Top with a sprinkling of slivered almonds and sugar.
6. Bake for 20 minutes at 160 degrees.
7. Leave to cool.

P.A.N is proud to be part of the most important moments in the lives of its consumers, and Valentine's Day is and will be no exception. It will always be present highlighting the importance of tradition and union in romantic relationships, friendship, and family relationships, and how cooking and food can help to strengthen those bonds.

P.A.N. Pre Cooked corn meal is the perfect base to create a sweet experience to fall in love with.

Let's celebrate!