These are are our contributions to the magical, mysterious world of love and aphrodisiacs!
Crab Soup with Avocado Cream
By: Andrea Madigan-Wilken
When I began researching for this blog and what foods were categorized as an aphrodisiac and why, I was left with a lot of questions. It seems almost anything can be labeled an aphrodisiac. Form the obscure like wedding cake and licorice to the mundane such as carrots and oats. There were also the obvious choices like champagne, oysters and chili peppers. I can honestly proclaim I have experienced most everything I found listed yet cannot remember feeling "hot and bothered" due to its consumption. Perhaps these foods "sensual" qualities we're unable to circumvent my sometimes prudent disposition. But I digress. All in all, I believe anything can have an aphrodisiac quality when enjoyed in the company of someone desirable. So whether you get your kicks from coffee or cinnamon, pine nuts or truffles, I say eat what turns you on!
Ingredients for crab soup:
1 stick Unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 tbs. Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tbs. white pepper
1 15 oz. jar Alfredo/Cream pasta sauce
10 oz. cooked and chopped crab meat
1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
Directions:
- In med. saucepan melt butter over med. heat. Once melted slowly add 1/2 cup flour and stir continuously over med. heat until raw flour taste is gone and it has turned a light golden color. (approx. 5 min.)
- Add 2 cups heavy cream and stir well until smooth. Next add the 1 cup of milk, stirring again to ensure creamy smoothness. Mix in Old Bay, Worcestershire, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
- Next, pour in Alfredo sauce and stir to combine. Lastly, gently fold in crab meat and heat over med. until hot.
- Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with Avocado Cream and Pine Nuts.
Ingredients for Avocado Cream:
2 med. Avocados Peeled and Chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbs. lime juice
Tabasco to taste
Chili Lime Shrimp
By: Vanessa Madigan
So the aphrodisiac foods I am using in this recipe are shrimp, honey, ginger, and chilies. As my sister has laid out so eloquently, there are a ton of foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs. For me the greatest aphrodisiac is a little "Miracles" by Jefferson Starship and an entire bottle of Port, preferably Prager Royal Escort, but I digress. This is a savory dish with just a little kick, its really not as spicy as it seems. It is a perfect, easy to make date night dinner that you and your partner can enjoy together.
Ingredients:
1 Lb large or extra large shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined.
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. lime juice
4 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. honey
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes
8 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp ginger, grated
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large jalapeno, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
Handful of chopped cilantro
Siracha
Directions:
- In a medium sized bowl mix together garlic, olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, chili powder, paprika, red pepper, green onions, ginger, black pepper and jalapeno. Add shrimp to marinade and toss to coat evenly.
- Allow shrimp to sit in and absorb marinade for about 1/2 hour.
- Scoop shrimp out of marinade and place in broiler safe baking dish. Make sure you scoop up all of the yummy green onion and jalapeno, also take most of the marinade too.
- Place under broiler for about 3 minutes, using tongs or a spoon, toss the shrimp again so that they are turned and once again coated with the sauce. Continue cooking under broiler for another 2 minutes. Remove and place in a serving dish.
- Garnish with the lemon juice, cilantro and siracha and enjoy!
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