Aphrodisiac recipes
They might not be scientifically proven, but we're told the following recipes, containing aphrodisiacal ingredients, may cause passion. You have been warned!
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Oysters Kilpatrick
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If your friends are oyster-wary then try them on this classic cooked recipe - bet they come round quick
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Easy
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Saffron & tomato risotto
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Low fat, under 500 calories but still a comforting midweek supper
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Oysters
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New to oysters? Here's a simple recipe to get you started
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Chocolate fondant
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A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...
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Moderately Easy
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Mocha fondant puddings
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With their molten, oozing centres, these puddings are guaranteed to impress.
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Moderately Easy
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Dark chocolate fondants with liquid toffee centres
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This is show off cooking at its best. Dark chocolate puds filled with molten toffee that swirls into the fondant as you cut into it - yum!
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One-pan salmon with roast asparagus
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For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
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Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels
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Try this simple, but smart, starter using English asparagus
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Asparagus and Parmesan tarts
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Celebrate the British asparagus season with some sweet and tender spears
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Dark chocolate & salted caramel tart
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Never tried salt with chocolate? Give this a go and you'll be a convert...
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Zesty strawberries with Cointreau
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Make the most of the fresh taste of British strawberries with this simple recipe. In season from the end of May
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Rosé syllabub & sugared strawberries
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A stunning but simple dish, the classic syllabub is made special here with rosé wine and zesty lime
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Artichoke, lemon & Parmesan pasta
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A simple pasta supper that's packed with Italian flavour
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Steak & sticky red wine shallots
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People will think you've been cooking for hours with this rich and meaty dish, ready in under 30 minutes
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Chilli chicken one-pot
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A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad
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Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts
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This full-flavoured Spanish dish is great for the family or entertaining friends midweek
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Rib-eye steak with basil hollandaise
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Gordon takes steak and chips to a new level with a sharing slab of prime rib-eye that's just right for sharing. The perfect Valentine's treat for any steak lover
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Moderately Easy
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Steak in red wine sauce
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A versatile sauce great on lots of meat dishes, and perfect for steak - a comforting main for a dinner party.
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For The Keen Cook
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Lobster with Thermidor butter
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A luxury that has been prized by chefs for years, so make the most of it with this cheat's classic
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Moderately Easy
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Warm lobster & potato salad with truffled mayonnaise
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Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price
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Moderately Easy
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Chocolate soufflés
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These melting chocolate puddings are much sturdier than ordinary soufflés and will behave even if made ahead (but not cooked)
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Moderately Easy
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Rich nutmeg ice cream
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This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding
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Moderately Easy
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Bacon-wrapped monkfish
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Choose dry-cured, thinly sliced bacon for this dish - the crisp texture works well with the firm, meaty monkfish
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