This dinner for two sets the stage for a romantic Valentine's Day
Throughout history and myth, certain foods have been prized for their ability to stimulate sexual desire and improve sexual performance. Since February is the month for lovers, why not cook up a special dinner bound to put you in the mood for a night of romance? For a beverage, try a nice tall flute of champagne with a vanilla bean to add flavor and aroma. Round out the meal with strawberries dipped into melted semisweet chocolate and a glass of syrah or Australian shiraz. This simple meal for two contains 11 separate ingredients with documented aphrodisiac properties. Who knew cooking could be so much... fun!
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Ingredients:
12 oysters
4 cups rock salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cream
Nutmeg
1/2 cup Japanese-style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated
1/2 cup arugula, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put rock salt into a high-sided baking dish large enough to hold the oysters. Arrange oysters (in their shells, with liquid) on rock salt. Melt butter in a skillet and gently sauté onion and garlic until soft. Sprinkle flour in the pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and stir until thickened. Season with nutmeg; add breadcrumbs, cheese and arugula. Season with salt and pepper. Top each oyster with a generous amount of stuffing. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until tops are lightly browned.
Serves 2. |
Ingredients:
1/2 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
Directions:
Snap the tough ends from asparagus stalks and
peel skin from the lower portions. Cut asparagus
on the bias into 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a
skillet and add pieces. Add honey and ginger;
sauté until crisp tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.
Serves 2.
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