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Who doesn't love the Hearts of Baltimore Crab Cakes, made with hearts of palm. The recipe is easy to make and absolutely captures the texture and flavor of crab cakes. Served with a simple but delicious garlicky dill aioli and lemon wedges, this is definitely a recipe to lust after.With these appetizers, its hearts of palms steals the show. Not only are these "hearts" appropriate for this time of the year, but their aphrodisiac effects make them excellent mood-enhancers. Preparation : 10 mins Cook: 45 mins Start to Finish: less than 1 hour Ingredients     1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise     1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice     1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill     1 teaspoon minced garlic     3 tablespoons grapeseed or safflower oil, divided, plus more for frying     1 14 ounce can hearts of palm, (not packed in sugar), roughly chopped to the consistency of crab meat     1/4 cup chopped celery     1/4 cup diced red bell pepper     1/2 cup chopped onion     2

Combination of Scallops and Creamed Corn Goodness in one Recipe! A decadent seafood recipe that will please your tastebuds and sex life. Much like oysters, scallops are sensual in appearance, and contain chemical compounds that triggers your libido.The pros of coconut oil are that it’s natural, has a rich coconut aroma and luxurious texture. It’s plant-based, rather than animal-based like butter. While it touts medium-chain triglycerides, reputable sources warn that this attribute doesn’t necessarily result in fat loss. Conventional wisdom is that 1 tablespoon delivers 13 grams of saturated fat, which is over half of the daily limit for most people. Meanwhile, butter contains 7 grams of saturated fat, 100 calories, and 30 milligrams of cholesterol—10% of the daily limit. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, divided 1 cup diced red bell pepper 3 scallions, white and green parts divided, thinly sliced 4 ears corn, husks removed 1/2 cup light coconut milk

Salmon meal is good for the heart. For Valentines Day we give you a recipe that surely make you happy! Marinade salmon with yogurt and curry paste, then cook with brown rice in one pan to steam the fish until tender and flaky. Preparation Time : 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 45 Minutes Serves 3 Ingredients   3 tbsp tikka curry paste   150ml pot natural low-fat yogurt   3 salmon fillets, skinned   2 tsp olive oil   1 large red onion, choppep   1 tsp turmeric       50g soft dried apricots   200g brown basmati rice   100g pack pomegranate seeds   small pack coriander, leaves picked Method Combine 1 tbsp of the curry paste with 2 tbsp yogurt. Season the salmon and smear the yogurt paste all over the fillets, then set aside. Heat the oil in a large pan (with a lid) and add the onion. Boil the kettle. Cook the onion for 5 mins to soften, and stir in the remaining curry paste then cook for 1 min more. Add the turmeric, apricots and rice, season well and give every

To Start off our Valentine's Day Special Recipes, we have The Triple Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts and Coconut Caramel. These super moist bars are sweetened with honey, studded with chocolate disks and layered with chocolate and gooey coconut caramel. Chocolate, an aphrodisiac food, contains theobromine and phenylethylamine, chemicals that emit the same pleasurable endorphins you get from having sex. Total Time: 80 Minutes  16 Ingredients Ingredients     19 ounces coconut milk     7 1/2 ounces honey     3 salt     1 1/2 sweet potatoes, rinsed     6 eggs, whisked     4 ounces coconut oil, melted     11 1/2 ounces high quality, dark chocolate disks     6 tablespoons coconut flour     4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder     10 ounces walnuts, toasted in oven, chopped     1/2 teaspoon baking powder     1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract     1/2 teaspoon 5 spice powder     2 cinnamon sticks, grated on rasp     2 pinches cayenne     olive oil, fo

Hawaiian Salmon Poke Good day! It's 2016 and Poke is said to be one of famous trending dish for this year. Poke is a raw fish salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. Pokē is the Hawaiian verb for "section" or "to slice or cut". Ahi poke is generally made with yellowfin tuna but in modern poke recipes raw salmon, smoked octopus, to various shell fish and generally any bite size appetizer seasoned with the common "poke" seasonings can be considered Poke. Modern poke can be found with a myriad amount of different ingredients and combinations. Aside from the common basic ingredients such as soy sauce and sea salt poke can be seasoned with ingredients such as, inamona (roasted crushed candlenut), sesame oil, limu seaweed, and chopped chili pepper, fish eggs, wasabi, green onions, Maui onions, sriracha, mayonnaise. Other variations of poke may include cured heʻe (octopus), other types of raw tuna, raw salmon and various kinds of shell fish. R

Chocolate and Hearts! Are you thinking of making or cooking something sweet this coming valentines day? Chocolate is inextricably linked with Valentine's Day, and for good reason. The chemicals in cacao help boost serotonin, the hormone that makes you happy, as well as phenylethylamine, the same chemical that's released when you fall in love. Lusciously sweet and juicy, figs get their aphrodisiac status for resembling the female sex organs, while almonds have been revered as a symbol of fertility throughout the ages. Some believe that their sweet smell arouses passion in women.  Makes: 4 Prep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins Start to Finish: less than 15 minutes  Ingredients  3/4 cup almonds 7 - 9 dried figs pinch salt 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder 1 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted into a liquid Directions For the crust, whip almonds in a bullet blender for 30-60 seconds until a fine flour forms. Add figs, and process again until thoroughly c

Prepare your sweet tooth for this amazing delightful recipe made by Gordon Ramsay. A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing. Molten chocolate cake is a popular dessert that combines the elements of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé. Some other names used are chocolate fondant, chocolate moelleux and chocolate lava cake. Fun Fact : Did you know? Chocolate Fondant is a type of  Pudding. Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Preparation plus Chilling: 45 minutes Makes 9 Fondant Ingredients     50g melted butter, for brushing     200g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces     200g butter, in small pieces     200g golden caster sugar     4 egg and 4 yolk     200g plain flour     Caramel sauce (see 'Goes well with') and vanilla ice creamor orange sorbet, to serve Method     First get your moulds ready. Using upward strokes, heavily brush the melted butter all over the inside of the pudding mo

Whiskey Chocolate Cake Are you missing 2015? Well, we got you! Whiskey Chocolate Cake will hit your sweet spot. This Extraordinary Dessert is made up of whiskey-moistened cake that is layered with salted milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate shortbread. Here are the kinds of whiskey chocolate cake that you can make! Ingredients     12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, more for pan     85 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)     1 ½ cups brewed strong coffee     ½ cup Irish whiskey     200 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup)     156 grams light brown sugar (about 1 cup)     240 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)     8 grams baking soda (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)     3 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon)     ¼ teaspoon black pepper     ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves     3 large eggs     2 teaspoons vanilla extract     1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips     Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)   Nut

What a healthy and lovely dish that is good for the heart romantic pairs. Asparagus is well known as one of the natural Aphrodisiac Foods. An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas Culpepper, wrote that asparagus "stirs up lust in man and woman." In 19th century France, bridegr ooms were served three courses of the sexy spears at their prenuptial dinners. Apparently for a good reason: asparagus is a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin and folic acid. The latter is said to boost histamine production necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes. For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon. Preparation : 20 Minutes Cook: 1 Minute Serves 2 Ingredients     400g new potato, halved if large     2 tbsp olive oil     8 asparagusspears, trimmed and halved     2 handfuls cherry tomato     1 tbsp balsamic vinegar     2 salmon fillet, about 140g/5oz each     hand