Send your partner a surprise invite to join you in the kitchen to make dinner. This could be a quick email with a cheeky request like "bring the tortellini and leave the rest up to me," or a flirty hand-written note left earlier in the day.

Pick a dish that's simple. Now's not the time to stress over a soufflé You're hoping to reconnect with your mate. You can even try cooking something that reminds you of a special date you had together.
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Don't let a stray cereal bowl spoil the mood. Take a few minutes to clear off some counter space and make sure you've got all your ingredients and kitchen equipment ready. While you're at it, put on some soothing tunes, open a bottle of wine and dim the lights a little.

Split duties ahead of time so you'll be able to enjoy each other's company without getting in each other's way. You might put together the main dish while your partner whips up the salad and dessert. Or, assign your mate sous chef duty — chopping, measuring and prepping the ingredients as you cook.

As you work together, you might be having so much fun, that you decide to add a last-minute appetizer to the menu. Or, you might prefer to just go right to the main course first so you can really savor the meal. Either way, the only requirement is that you enjoy yourselves. And leave the dishes for tomorrow!