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Another hot and exciting recipe for charming couples out there. This dinner recipe contains two aphoristic foods: chiles and honey. Chiles get your blood pumping, increasing circulation and stimulating nerve endings so that you feel more turned on. Honey is filled with B vitamins, needed for testosterone production, and boron, which helps the body use and metabolize estrogen. Lore has it that the term 'honeymoon' comes from an old tradition in which newlyweds drank a honey drink for 30 days after marriage to help them get acquainted in the bedroom, and thus set the foundation for a healthy marriage. Preparation: 10 Minutes Cook: 10 Minutes Makes 2 Ingredients 2 4 ounces wild salmon filets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chili paste 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon soy sauce Directions Preheat oven to 425. Sprinkle salmon with salt, and bake for 8 m...

You know what is romantic? Having a candlelit dinner with steak! A Gordon Ramsay recipe.. Gordon takes teak and chips to a new level with a sharing slab of prime rib-eye that's just right for sharing. The perfect Valentine's treat for any steak lover. Ingredients     1 bone thickness rib-eye steak, about 600g     4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil     4 garlic clove, left in their skins     handful thyme sprigs     1 bay leaf For the basil hollandaise  100ml white wine vinegar     small bunch basil, stalks roughly chopped     1 bay leaf     few peppercorns     2 egg yolk     250g unsalted butter, melted and skimmed to give about 200ml (See 'Know how' below)     squeeze lemon juice Without Hollandaise Method     Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the steak o...

People will think you've been cooking for hours with this rich and meaty dish, ready in under 30 minutes Preparation: 5 Minutes Serves 2 Ingredients     8 brown shallot, peeled and quartered  but left whole at the root     2 sirloin steak, about 175g/6oz each     crushed black peppercorns     large glass red wine, about 175ml/6fl oz     150ml beef stock     25g butter     4 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method     Simmer the shallots in a pan of water for 2-3 mins, then drain and set aside. Season the steaks with a little salt and plenty of crushed peppercorns. Heat half the butter in a pan until sizzling, then cook the steaks for 3 mins on each side for medium or until done to your liking.     Remove the steaks and keep warm. While they rest, add the remaining butter to the pan, throw in the shallots, then sizzle in the sticky pan until s...

Get ready to have a Hot Valentines Day with your partner with the taste of chilli chicken! A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for  a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad. Preparation: 20 Minutes. Cooking: 1 Hour and 5 Minutes, Serves 8 Ingredients 2 large onion, halved and sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 265g chorizo ring, peeled and thickly sliced 4 red pepper, deseeded and cut into large chunks 2 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomato 2 chicken stock cube ½-1 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tsp dried oregano 16 boneless skinless chicken thighs 3 x 410g/14oz cans red kidney beans, drained To serve 15g pack coriander, chopped 2-3 avocado, skinned and sliced good squeeze lime juice Method     Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Fry the onions in the oil for 5 mins until they become soft and start to colour. Add the chorizo and fry for a few mins more. Stir in the peppers, then pour in the tomatoes, follo...

Light yet full of flavor, this chicken piccata offers more than just a delicious taste. Its tangy lemon sauce gives out mood-enhancing effects that can improve you and your date's sexual performance. Makes: 2 Start to Finish: less than 30 minutes Ingredients     1 1/4 pounds (570 g) chicken breast (about 3) or chicken breast fillets     1/4 teaspoon salt     1/4 teaspoon and 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, divided     2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil     1/4 cup whole-wheat flour     2 tablespoons dry white wine     1 cup organic or reduced sodium chicken broth, divided     1 teaspoon cornstarch     1/2 lemon (use center), peeled and cut into 4 thin slices, seeded     2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley     1 tablespoon capers, chopped     1 tablespoon butter ...

The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy chocolate, and a tiny kick of cayenne creates the ultimate trifecta of deliciousness. Chocolate contains a chemical that's known to spike feelings of excitement, making it the perfect seductive ending to a romantic meal. Preparation: 5 Minutes Cook: 5 Minutes Makes 2 Ingredients 1 3 ounce block semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped or grated 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pound strawberries, cleaned 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper   Directions     Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate, stirring with fork or whisk so it melts evenly and doesn't burn. Add cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. When fully melted, remove from heat to prevent burning.     Holding strawberries by stem end, dip them in melted chocolate, coating them on each side.     Place dipped strawberries on prepared cookie sheet and refrigerate fo...

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...