My husband is a vegetarian and hates chocolate, and when I think of sexy food, I think of oysters and chocolate. Do you have any good ideas for trying to spice up the table this Valentine's Day? What would you consider a sexy vegetarian dish?
- Marnimoreau
A. How about a fondue -- you could make it cheese or do it with a veggie broth. and it is romantic to sit around an open flame. Try these recipes from our Fondue party menu. Or, host a raclette party -- it's a fun interactive way to eat as well.
Some other ideas include Beet Risotto (oozy, sexy and red), or Crepes with Roasted Asparagus and Scrambled Eggs (with asparagus -- a classic aphrodisiac food, thought to stimulate hormones and it naturally mimics a certain "member" of anatomy). Have fun!
A dieting wife
Christine, I hate Valentine's Day, and I know my wife is trying to diet and lose weight. She's said nothing about celebrating V-day but if I make no effort this year I know she'll be upset. We don't have a lot of money so I won't do take-out. What do you suggest for a guy who doesn't cook much and hates V-day but wants to do something nice for his dieting wife?
- William
A. William - don't be such a buzzkill, embrace the day and you will get more mileage out of it! First of all, if you are cooking and she isn't she's going to love it no matter what it is, so you really don't need to try that hard. I would stick to something you already cook well and focus on serving it in a nice way. Light some candles, buy a some sparkling wine - there are plenty of reasonably priced ones out there, and put a rose in a vase for the table. Try to dig up the fancy linens if you can find them and run her a bath for when she gets home so she doesn't have particpate at all in the prepping of dinner. Simple omlettes and a salad make a nice elegant dinner.
Don't forget to clean up. Leaving her with a mess will be a set back after all of your effort! Good luck and Happy Valentine's Day!
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