Aphrodisiac recipes
Showing 1 to 24 of 68 results
Chocolate, mint & chilli truffles
Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract
Best ever chocolate brownies recipe
A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.
Chocolate mousse
Bear Grylls' chocolatey dessert is so quick to make. If you have unexpected guests, it's sure to be a winner!
Oysters with chilli & ginger dressing
John Torode's seafood dish with a kick makes a spicy addition to a Chinese-style banquet
Sweet potato jackets with pomegranate & celeriac slaw
Line up three of your 5-a-day at lunchtime with this vibrant vegetarian dish. It's low-calorie too, while beta-carotene and vitamin C help to keep skin healthy
Barbecued oysters with garlic, paprika & Parmesan butter
Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like
Pomegranate oysters
Try our take on oysters by adding fresh pomegranate seeds, a zesty squeeze of lime and sweet pomegranate molasses. They make an eye-catching starter
Chilli oysters
Bring the heat with our simple oyster starter. Top your seafood with fresh ginger, chilli and a squeeze of lime for a fiery pre-dinner treat
One-pan tikka salmon with jewelled rice
Marinate salmon with yogurt and curry paste, then cook with brown rice in one pan to steam the fish until tender and flaky
Mediterranean-style oysters
Serve up these delectable Mediterranean-style oysters with a dash of vermouth and celery for a fresh, impressive-looking starter at your next dinner party
Scandi-style oysters
Serve up a fresh batch of oysters topped with capers, dill and zingy lemon juice for a light dish everyone will enjoy. Try it as a special seafood starter
Strawberry smoothie
Partnered content with Lidl
Get your fruit fix with our strawberry smoothie made with banana and orange juice. It's free from dairy, so it's vegan too – making it a great start to anyone's day
Avocado & strawberry smoothie
A creamy breakfast-friendly blend that's high in calcium and low in calories
Avocado & strawberry ices
Replace dairy with creamy avocado, full of healthy fat, in these delicious ices and bring out the flavour of strawberries with balsamic vinegar
Strawberry, tomato & watercress salad with honey & pink pepper dressing
Serve this strawberry, tomato and watercress salad as a side, or simply on its own as a light lunch. Pink peppercorns in the dressing give a gentle spice
Asparagus, avocado & quinoa tabbouleh
Add texture and flavour to this nutritious side or packed lunch with soya beans, crunchy cucumber and chopped fresh herbs
Chia & oat breakfast scones with yogurt and berries
These healthy breakfast scones have a slightly bouncier texture than traditional ones, but make a lovely start to the day and provide folate, vitamin C and fibre.
Strawberry tart
Wow family and friends with a stunning strawberry tart. A lovely centrepiece dessert for summer dining, it's made with homemade pastry and crème pâtissière
Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor
Strawberry & cinnamon torte
Just blitz and bake to produce this fruity dessert
One-pan salmon with roast asparagus
Partnered content with Lidl
For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
Sticky cinnamon figs
A simple and stylish nutty fig pudding ready in just 10 minutes
Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad
If you want to make this more substantial, you could serve some prosciutto or Serrano ham with it
Figs with goat's cheese, pistachios & honey
Make the party season stress-free with these simple throw-together fig and goat's cheese canapés. For added luxury, try using truffle-infused honey