{"id":14852,"date":"2013-01-26T01:01:09","date_gmt":"2013-01-26T01:01:09","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2013-02-01T18:02:41","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T18:02:41","slug":"Cook-Up-Passion-for-a-Sexy-Night-In","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=14852","title":{"rendered":"Cook Up Passion for a Sexy Night In"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Ditch the reservations and stay in on that special day for lovers. I\u2019ve always considered food to be a highly effective tool in the art of seduction.<\/strong> The adage, \u201cthe way to a lover\u2019s heart is through the stomach,\u201d certainly has merit.<\/p>\n

When I want to stack the deck in my favor and get someone\u2019s attention, I always extend an invitation to dinner.<\/strong> Having the home court advantage gives you the edge to create and execute that perfect romantic dining experience to entice your love interest.<\/p>\n

Looking for a way to make a night in extra special? Why not heat things up by cooking with foods that ignite and rev up the romance factor? It\u2019s been documented that such foods like:<\/strong> chocolate, oysters, figs and ginger possess aphrodisiac properties to promote desire, passion and sustain energy and love. Spice up your night with these ingredients incorporated into a lover\u2019s feast.<\/p>\n

Seduction Menu:<\/h2>\n

Starter:<\/strong> Arugula Salad with Fresh Figs, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Red Peppers.<\/p>\n

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  • Toss 2 cups of arugula, 6 figs (cut into halves), and roasted pepper strips with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.<\/li>\n
  • Top with dots of goat cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The peppery arugula is the perfect compliment for the silky goat cheese and the succulent figs. The seductive flavor of the figs in tandem with the roasted peppers will get the juices flowing, in anticipation of what\u2019s to follow\u2026.<\/p>\n

    Entr\u00e9e:<\/strong> Ginger and Chive Crusted Halibut with Mashed Rutabaga and Rainbow Chard.<\/p>\n