Diva Dish with homemade sushi recipes by Diane Brown 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 […]
Celebrating Setsuban with sushi recipes from Chef Diane Brown There is a tradition in Japan to celebrate the change from winter to spring, or Setsuban. I’ve translated this beautiful tradition into a menu of spring-inspired sushi recipes. Use them to set the scene for a romantic dinner for two. Or take one or two of […]
A sauce for pasta, chicken or fish I adapted this Puttanesca Sauce recipe from my first cookbook, The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations For Lovers. It is, of course, the classic sauce for Pasta Puttanesca. But I also enjoy using this sauce over chicken or fish.
Diva Dish with aphrodisiac food authority Diane Brown Language is rich and decadent in romance novels, a certain way to arouse the reader and create a fantasy world. In fact, when I looked at the most frequently used words in the average romance novel, the top five were need, want, pleasure, mouth and stir. The lingo […]
Stirring up passion for Valentine’s Day–menu and recipes with Diane Brown Wild Mushroom Risotto with Seared Scallops Scallops are the product of Aphrodite’s sea-foam voyage, and are high in phosphorus and iodine, which may have a beneficial effect on sexual potency. Mushrooms, along with their earthy sensuality, have high phosphorus and potassium content, as well as […]
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