Best aphrodisiac recipes
Certain foods have long-standing reputations for sparking sexual desire. We don't know whether those beliefs would stand up to modern-day science, but we do know that scrumptious treats and romantic dinners are guaranteed to put just about anyone in the mood for love.
The following aphrodisiac recipes feature 10 ingredients traditionally held to have powers of seduction.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring chocolate
Ginger Brownies with Chocolate Cream-Cheese Icing
These decadent, fudgy brownies actually deliver an aphrodisiac double-whammy: both chocolate and ginger are considered aphrodisiacal.
Molten Chocolate Indulgence Platter
This dipping dessert is so portable you could serve it on the coffee table or even on a nightstand. You don't need much imagination to see where we're going here.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring almonds
Trout Almondine
This elegant entrée is a classic French specialty; our version is fast and easy to make.
Cherry Cobbler with Toasted Almonds
It's said that both almonds and cherries have aphrodisiac properties, so this luscious cobbler delivers a sure-fire passion punch.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring pine nuts
Red Wine Risotto with Rapini and Toasted Pine Nuts
This elegant risotto makes a fantastic late-night snack or scrumptious side.
Mixed Nut Tart
Besides pine nuts, this elegant French-style tart also contains hazelnuts and walnuts. Serve it with plenty of whipped cream.
The following aphrodisiac recipes feature 10 ingredients traditionally held to have powers of seduction.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring chocolate
Ginger Brownies with Chocolate Cream-Cheese Icing
These decadent, fudgy brownies actually deliver an aphrodisiac double-whammy: both chocolate and ginger are considered aphrodisiacal.
Molten Chocolate Indulgence Platter
This dipping dessert is so portable you could serve it on the coffee table or even on a nightstand. You don't need much imagination to see where we're going here.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring almonds
Trout Almondine
This elegant entrée is a classic French specialty; our version is fast and easy to make.
Cherry Cobbler with Toasted Almonds
It's said that both almonds and cherries have aphrodisiac properties, so this luscious cobbler delivers a sure-fire passion punch.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring pine nuts
Red Wine Risotto with Rapini and Toasted Pine Nuts
This elegant risotto makes a fantastic late-night snack or scrumptious side.
Mixed Nut Tart
Besides pine nuts, this elegant French-style tart also contains hazelnuts and walnuts. Serve it with plenty of whipped cream.
Wine: the drinkable aphrodisiac
Of course you'll want to serve wine with your special meal for your special someone. Click here to discover 10 things you need to know about wine.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring honey
Cornish Hens with Honey-Ginger Sauce
This recipe for a gorgeous, special-occasion main course might be the ultimate Valentine's Day dinner, containing no less than four aphrodisiac foods: honey, ginger, hot peppers and coriander.
Yoghurt Blancmange with Orange and Honey-Poached Cranberries
This dessert makes a beautiful finish to a meal, or romantic late-night dessert.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring oysters
Taiwan-Style Oysters on the Half Shell
Most oysters in Taiwan are tiny, so they're shucked into a bowl and marinated in this sauce. Our larger oysters are more attractive presented on the half shell.
Gaspe Oyster and Apple Soup
This rich, flavourful soup, best served in small cups, is a wonderful way to warm up a cold February night.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring strawberries
Strawberry and Black Pepper Sorbet
Black pepper and strawberries might seem like an odd combination, but they complement each other nicely. The pepper adds a little sparkle at the end of each bite.
Madeira Cream Bread Pudding With Strawberries
A decadent take on bread pudding, this dessert mixes strawberries with Madeira, a time-tested pairing.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring asparagus
Green Asparagus With Ginger Butter
This simple but delightful recipe combines two foods with renowned aphrodisiacal properties: asparagus and ginger.
Asparagus Omelettes for Two
A perfect late-night snack or next-morning breakfast, this is a traditional French omelette which is rolled rather than folded. Use any firm cheese, such as Gruyère, Jarlsberg, Edam, Gouda or Cheddar.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring vanilla
Vanilla Souffle With Chocolate Sauce
This spectacular, delicious dessert is actually quite simple to make!
Vanilla Rice Pudding With Strawberries
This fabulous dessert is inspired by the classic French Conde, a rice ring mold accompanied by macerated strawberries and strawberry sauce. Homemakers food editor Andrew Chase replaced the rice ring with a rich, baked vanilla rice pudding.
For more on foods that put you in the mood, read our article on natural aphrodisiacs, and then test your knowledge with our fun quiz that asks how many aphrodisiac foods do you know?
Of course you'll want to serve wine with your special meal for your special someone. Click here to discover 10 things you need to know about wine.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring honey
Cornish Hens with Honey-Ginger Sauce
This recipe for a gorgeous, special-occasion main course might be the ultimate Valentine's Day dinner, containing no less than four aphrodisiac foods: honey, ginger, hot peppers and coriander.
Yoghurt Blancmange with Orange and Honey-Poached Cranberries
This dessert makes a beautiful finish to a meal, or romantic late-night dessert.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring oysters
Taiwan-Style Oysters on the Half Shell
Most oysters in Taiwan are tiny, so they're shucked into a bowl and marinated in this sauce. Our larger oysters are more attractive presented on the half shell.
Gaspe Oyster and Apple Soup
This rich, flavourful soup, best served in small cups, is a wonderful way to warm up a cold February night.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring strawberries
Strawberry and Black Pepper Sorbet
Black pepper and strawberries might seem like an odd combination, but they complement each other nicely. The pepper adds a little sparkle at the end of each bite.
Madeira Cream Bread Pudding With Strawberries
A decadent take on bread pudding, this dessert mixes strawberries with Madeira, a time-tested pairing.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring asparagus
Green Asparagus With Ginger Butter
This simple but delightful recipe combines two foods with renowned aphrodisiacal properties: asparagus and ginger.
Asparagus Omelettes for Two
A perfect late-night snack or next-morning breakfast, this is a traditional French omelette which is rolled rather than folded. Use any firm cheese, such as Gruyère, Jarlsberg, Edam, Gouda or Cheddar.
Aphrodisiac recipes featuring vanilla
Vanilla Souffle With Chocolate Sauce
This spectacular, delicious dessert is actually quite simple to make!
Vanilla Rice Pudding With Strawberries
This fabulous dessert is inspired by the classic French Conde, a rice ring mold accompanied by macerated strawberries and strawberry sauce. Homemakers food editor Andrew Chase replaced the rice ring with a rich, baked vanilla rice pudding.
For more on foods that put you in the mood, read our article on natural aphrodisiacs, and then test your knowledge with our fun quiz that asks how many aphrodisiac foods do you know?
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