Recipes with aphrodisiacs to boost your libido
By Victoria O'Meara
Turn up the heat in the kitchen - and the bedroom - with these recipes featuring powerful aphrodisiacs.
Menu
- Poached Pike in Aspic
- Seafood Salad
- Hazelnut and Almond Meringues
- Red Beans and Walnuts with Garlic Sauce
- Coulibiac of Salmon with Dill
- Whole Baked Fish with Hazelnut Stuffing
- Salt Cod Poached with Tomatoes and Peppers
- Broccoli and Cauliflower with Garlic and Oil
- Orange Honey Cake
- Winter Fruit Kompot
Suggested Recipes
- Candy Store Cupcakes
- Strawberry Blossom Cupcakes
- Rocky Road Cupcakes
- Easy Butter Icing
- Seven-Minute Frosting
- Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
- Easy Vanilla Cupcakes
- Berries and Chocolate Cupcakes
- Maple Chili Snack Mix
- Apricot Almond Energy Bars
Special occasion
The connection between food and sex has long been explored by experts and curious lovers alike. But what do we really know about the illusive aphrodisiac? And more importantly, how can we get our hands on some!?
Look no further than our recipes below, as most incredients with the powers of seduction can be found in your local grocery store. For example, did you know that beets contain boron which is important in the production of sexual hormones? Or that the zinc found in oysters and red meats is vital to testosterone production, known to increase sex drive in both men and women?
We've compiled a titillating collection of recipes that will turn up the heat in the kitchen, and beyond! *wink*
Recipes
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Peppercorn-Seasoned Steaks with Mustard-Wine Sauce
Heat large non-stick skillet, lightly coated with cooking spray, at medium-high heat. Add beef, seasoned with pepper, and cook to desired doneness (ab... -
Strawberries in Honey and Wine
These sweetened berries are delicious on their own, but you can spoon them over pound cake or ice cream. Quarter them if they are large. -
Oysters and Caviar on the Half Shell
Oysters signify celebration and are a wonderful way to whet appetites. You can serve them with lemon wedges and hot pepper sauce or with our simple ga... -
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Walnut Dressing
Classic and colourful, this is a striking salad both in looks and flavour. -
Pan-Seared Halibut with Mango, Fennel and Peppered Strawberry Salsa
The inspiration for this recipe came from two of my favorite springtime foods halibut and strawberries. I was looking for a novel way to combine the t... -
Maple-Baked Grains with Bananas and Pecans
Toasting the grains before baking this creamy breakfast adds a deep nutty flavour. Substitute your favourite fruits and nuts for the bananas and pecan... -
Ginger Sweet Potato Puree
Serve this puree with poultry, pork or game. Make it ahead of time to rewarm in the oven or prepare it in the slow cooker while you make other dishes ... -
Sweet Ginger Almonds
Sweet nuts are a welcome addition to a cheese platter or are delicious on a salad. -
Chocolate Truffles for Two
This recipe makes six creamy, rich dark chocolate truffles — a perfect accompaniment to a cup of espresso or as a little surprise to wrap an...






