[header] How to cook romantic meals [title] Be aware of your partner's allergies. [step] Before you begin flipping your way through your favorite recipe books, you should first take some time to consider the food allergies that your partner may have. You wouldn't want to spend the time making a delicate peanut butter pie for dessert only to remember that your partner is allergic to peanuts. 
Make a list of the food allergies your partner has, if any, and cross check any recipe you are considering with that list. [substeps] You should also consider your partner's dietary preferences.