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Imported, Romantic Meals

feasting on seven deadly sins

As quoted on the new James Beard web site: “There are decadent dinners and then there are those that are downright sinful. For this event, guest Chef Thanawat Bates created an inspired menu of indulgent dishes that embody the seven deadly sins. You may have to say a few extra Hail Marys, but e[...]
Imported, Recipes, Salad and Dressing

orange, feta, arugula salad

It’s time to welcome the coming of Spring with lighter fare, and this salad is a great start.   Serve this tempting arugula salad, mixed with oranges and feta, as a side dish to a simple grilled rib eye steak or grilled swordfish, or plate up a large salad bowl and served on its own. You [...]
Dessert, Imported, Recipes

amorous encounters inspired by tiramisu

As a finale to my Seduction Meal I wanted something sweet, seductive and sensational when I hit upon the idea of Tiramisu; a delightful dessert with a blend of luscious sensations…mocha, cream, rum, coffee, and of course, the delicate tease of the lady fingers–mmmm! This dessert certainl[...]
Beef Dishes, Imported, Recipes

pure seduction with steak diane

Steak Diane is the perfect choice for the meat lover in your life. With a luscious brandy tinted cream sauce and grilled mushrooms sauteed with a mix of seductive flavoring–this dish is sure to make hearts flutter. You can use any cut of steak–I prefer filet mignon, which I used here, or[...]
Imported, Recipes, Salad and Dressing

the perfect Greek salad

For your Seduction Meal arsenal, it’s a good idea to learn a few simple yet flavorful dishes that you can serve up for a refreshing “quickie” or as a side to a main dish. A simple Greek salad, this recipe is from the cookbook New Greek Cuisine from Jim Botsacos, the Chef of Molyvos[...]
Imported

coffee in bed

Making a great cup of coffee is a somewhat of a balancing act.You have to find the right equipment, the best beans to match your preferred taste, and the perfect ratio of coffee to water. I’ve always heard Kona coffee is the best so I went right to the source and placed an order for fresh coff[...]