Ok lovers, its time to consider how to use food to get your significant other in the mood.

If you believe the media hype, only an expensive gift will get the blood flowing, but I say you don’t need a box of bling or a cable TV sports package to make your sweetie swoon. Top notch libidos and goofy smiles are just one romantic meal away and the fare is far simpler than you might think.

An indoor, elegant picnic will do the trick. Just think fingers, fowl and floors. You could take it outside of course, but this way, grass stains are not an issue. Seriously folks, a blanket in front of the fire and a chichi dinner sans utensils is about as sexy as it gets – right ladies? Eating with your hands is primal and fun and so much easier to feed your mate. Napkins are optional.

Of course, edible aphrodisiacs lurk around every corner, but are you really going to shuck a couple dozen oysters or spend a few C-notes on truffles just to get a little? I wouldn’t.  It’s all about the atmosphere and food, baby. So, I have prepared an elegant if affordable menu for all you lovers out there. Read on and tell me what happens later.

Kisses,

Heidi

 

Menu for an Unforgettable Romantic Meal

  • Two Cornish Game Hens with Rosemary
  • Fingerling Potatoes
  • Asparagus Spears with Butter, Lemon and Fresh Grated Parmesan
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cornish Hens

Rinse the hens and pat dry with a paper towel. Loosen the skin on the breast and slide a few rosemary sprigs underneath. Put a few in the cavity, as well.  Rub the birds with some olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet with wire rack.

Potatoes

Clean potatoes and put in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, 1 T. fresh thyme, pepper and salt. Place the potatoes next to the hens on the rack and put in the oven to cook.  They should be done at the same time, about 40-50 minutes. Poke them with a fork to make sure. Hens are done with thermometer at 165 degrees or until juices run clear when you poke them with a fork, too!

Asparagus

1 pound of asparagus spears, trimmed and cut. Put a large sauté pan full of heavily salted water to boil. Once boiling, add asparagus and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from water and strain. Return to pan with a little butter heat and finish with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

The key here is to put all of the food on one platter, decorated nicely with some parsley or a little leftover rosemary. There’s nothing wrong with cooking together, but if you want to surprise your love, direct her to the blanket with a nice bottle of bubbly to await your arrival.

Crank up that fireplace, light some candles and get some music going. Sinatra is always a good choice but KD Lang ain’t bad either. Make sure that the blanket is thicker than a bed sheet, please; a single red rose and you’re in business. Now, that’s hot!!