We've all heard that the way to a man's (or woman's) heart is
through the stomach.
For centuries, men and women have used exotic edibles to
fan the flames of love. If you'd like to
learn more about foods that bring on a state of euphoria, take a look at Philadelphia's City Paper
Aphrodisiac Dishes. Students of "l'histoire de l
'amor" will find the recipes at
Salon's Moveable Feast fascinating,
especially if you know a good source for rattlesnake blood.
For those with more conventional tastes, the following sites offer romantic recipes:
Epicurious.com
Epicurious offers a variety of
helpful Valentine's Day features in their Valentine's Day Guide, including decadent desserts and an effortless breakfast in bed.
Valentine Be Mine! Romantic Recipes
Features "tried
and true" recipes of romance. You'll find
several desserts, as well as a
Splendid Raspberry Spinach Salad.
Sheila's Kissing Booth
Lists preparation times, spells out exactly what you need and provides
suggestions for music to accompany the meal.
Romantic Recipes - Food To Feed Your Soul
Lonnie Lynch,
chef and author of "The Art of Romance Cooking" shares romantic recipes like
Passionate Crab Spread, Saffron
Rice with Parmesan Cheese and Sweet Devil Carrots.
Romantic and Sexy Valentine's Day Recipes
This member of the About.com family has tons of dessert suggestions, as well as main dishes
like Shrimp with Spinach and Alfredo Sauce.
A Vegetarian Valentine
Offers great suggestions for vegetarian valentines, as well as romantic vegan desserts.
With a little preparation, you'll have loved ones eating out of your hand in no time.