A winter farro recipe with simple and seductive ingredients This hearty farro bowl with mushrooms recipe is one I created for my Family Farm Box. And although these days I focus on preparing CSA-based family meals, as the author of The Seduction Cookbook, I’m no stranger to the world of aphrodisiacs. So I know my […]
Inspiration for celebrating a tropical Christmas at home with Diane Brown Just when the winter gloom sets in, and the outdoor palette of colors seems to be another variation of gray, I start having fantasies about escaping to a brightly tinted, temperate world. I see myself indulging in a Christmas menu featuring tropical fruits and […]
A Mojo sauce is a simple but flavorful Cuban tradition. We use this mojo recipe in my house to bring fresh flavor to grilled fish and meats and roasts. But this healthy sauce can also be used to brighten the flavors of vegetarian dishes. Best of all, it can be made in under 10 minutes […]
Serve these Spanish mussels as a part of a Spanish tapas-inspired evening…or just enjoy them on their own. This recipe is part of an entire meal of fabulous (aphrodisiac) appetizers for a date-night dinner. But I like to think each one also stands alone as an easy dinner dish. These simply steamed mussels make a […]
One of the things I love about sushi is its ceremony. Based on etiquette and order, sushi demands a distinct method of preparation and dining. At the sushi bar, the sequence of service never alters: It starts with a hot towel and ends with a sweet orange cut into segments and speared with toothpicks. But […]
This recipe is my twist on a classic lemon drop shooter. A fun drink everyone loves to throwback, a lemon shooter can make a tension easing start to a romantic evening at home. And to make sure the romance sticks, I’ve added the aphrodisiac of lavender to my lemon drop shoot recipe. This faintly floral, […]
Chef Diane Brown offers us this easy brown rice salad for winter and spring featuring the finest seasonal produce, most of which is aphrodisiac.
At this time of year, the selection of fresh vegetables starts to get redundant. Soon, we’ll start to grow tired of root vegetables and sturdy greens. But in winter, a raft of exotic fruits appear on store shelves. True, they’re more costly than your average apple or pair but their intense flavors go a long […]
Greek recipes for a romantic occasion from Chef Diane Brown Cupid gets all of the attention for Valentine’s Day. Of course, we identify this lover’s holiday with his cherubic image. But his Greek counterpart, Eros, is rarely as iconic. That’s why I’ve created this romantic, Greek menu inspired by Eros.
