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| Romantic Cookbooks Spice up your food and more... with these cookbooks for lovers! |
  Table for Two 
Anticipating pleasures of the table with a loved one only heightens the delights in cooking together--particularly because cooking and eating are tow delicious steps on the way to the heart. And accomplished French cook offers 80 classic recipes to be prepared or tasted as a couple, according to the occasion--perhaps for a Valentine's Day dinner at home, for an anniversary--any celebration that starts with dinner and a romantic mood. Paquin's suggestion for your candle-lit supper might start with oysters and fresh herb parcels of ginger and lime, and end with an improvised midnight feast in the bedroom of cherry and goat's cheese covered in poppy seeds--toasted with raspberry confetti champagne. These irresistible dishes are sure to delight all the senses and season your romantic dining in an inimitable French style. |
 Venus in the Kitchen The cult classic--now available for the first time with its original illustrations. Toss your Viagra in the trash and make room on your shelf for Venus in the Kitchen, Norman Douglas' wry, eccentric, and highly practical collection of aphrodisiac recipes. Compiled by Douglas and his friends during their twilight years, it was intended for private use among those who were 'anxious to preserve for as long as may be possible the vitality of their youth and middle age'. Now, Venus in the Kitchen is available to all of us who crave an extra dose of vigor in our diets. A whimsical marriage of the utilitarian and the absurd, this collection of over a hundred annotated recipes runs the gamut from the simple and delicious (almond soup) to the dangerously effective (hysterical water) to the downright ridiculous (sparrows' brains, crane). Complete with beautiful vintage illustrations, introductions by Graham Greene and Stephen Fry, and an unforgettable frontispiece by D.H. Lawrence (whom Douglas quipped 'certainly looked as if his own health would have been improved by a course of such recipes as I had gathered together'), Douglas' irreverent cookbook is a gift you can either slip discreetly under your lover's pillow, or keep for yourself. |
Creating a magical mood for your loved one can be as easy as cooking dinner for two, if you’re mixing the right ingredients for romance. Aphrodisiacs have existed for centuries with questionable reputation, but studies have proven that many foods do have chemical components that elevate mood, and even create the sensation of falling in love.
Warm up your love life, or get wildly carried away, by serving these amorous foods that are packed with the punch of mood enhancing ingredients. You can always find the perfect recipes for romance in 'The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations for Lovers '. Or find some fresh, fun recipes for two in 'Booty Food : A Date By Date, Nibble by Nibble, Course by Course Guide to Cultivating Love and Passion Through Food'.
Shellfish like scallops or oysters have a high dose of zinc, an essential good mood nutrient, which triggers the feel-good brain chemical serotonin. Zinc is also a key ingredient for testosterone production, heightening sexual performance in both genders. For some great seafood preparations, look up 'The New Legal Sea Foods Cookbook'.
Pasta cravings may be a subconscious attempt to raise serotonin levels. Serotonin is the brain chemical, responsible for happy moods, sleep and appetite control. Eating pasta gives the brain a sense of well being, a definite lift in feeling romantic. Pasta lovers will find plenty to love in 'Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen'.
Legumes such as garbanzo beans, black beans and lentils are great sources for vitamin B6, vitamin C, folic acid (folate) and zinc, all beneficial to an upbeat mood. Find some mediterranean delights in 'The Foods of the Greek Islands : Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean'.
Learn more about Super Foods in 'SuperFoods Rx : Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life', after all, feeling great and looking great is the best libido booster!
by Diane Brown author of The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations For Lovers
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 Cooking with Aphrodisiacs DVD: Sensual Recipes with Delicious ingredients
The idea of cooking with aphrodisiacs sends some people running... Don't worry, our recipes won't have you eating Spanish Fly, or using powdered rhinoceros horn in your meals. The recipes use readily available and delicious ingredients such as: strawberries, asparagus, chocolate, honey, and more. Cooking with Aphrodisiacs shows you how to add a little romance to your everyday cooking using delicious aphrodisiac ingredients. |
  Pink Drinks : Cocktails for Love, Passion & Nights In,
For a night in, or out--for any kind of night at all--here are pink drinks to suit any occasion or shade of lipstick. Over 50 recipes for classic and contemporary cocktails. |
  Valentine Treats
Nothing says I love you like gifts made from the heart and anyone struck with Cupid's arrow will find plenty of inspiration in this book. So say it like you mean it with nostalgic Antique Valentines and a Sweetheart Candy Box. If that's not enough to sway the fickle, then let me hear the sweet Pitter Patter of your Pancakes and dive into your Chocolate Cookie Truffles. Even the littlest cherubs will join in the fun with simple nosegays, no fuss Peanut Butter with Love Sandwiches and Pixi Postcards. Cupid's arrow will hit the bulls eye this holiday with the enchanting ideas in Valentine Treats. |
 Tasting the Wine Country: Recipes from Romantic Inns and Resorts with CD (Audio)
"Some of the first vineyards in North America were planted by Spanish missionaries who brought wagonloads of vines to California in order to satisfy the..." |
 A Taste for Love: A Romantic Cookbook for Two
The book is divided into eight sections: "Breakfast in Bed" gets the day off to a good start, and "By the Fire" is guaranteed to turn the heat up. "Table for Two" offers romantic restaurant-style dinners, while "Perfect Picnics" cooks up portable meals for romance on the go. "Light Love" is for calorie-conscious lovers, "From the Garden" gets vegetarians in the mood, and "Songs of the Sea" offers love on the half-shell. Finally, you'll always have Paris with "Bar and Grill," a collection of bistro-style meals that will make you feel like Bogie and Bergman. With such dishes as Herb-Roasted Tomatoes with Romano Cheese, Soup de Provence avec Pistou, and Chocolate Kahlua Soufflé, what's not to love? |
 Cooking for Two : 120 Recipes for Every Day and Those Special Nights
Weinstein and Scarbrough, both writers for Gourmet and Fine Cooking, have amassed a nice assortment of recipes aimed at twosomes. Although the cookbook lacks pictures, the recipes are understandable and relatively easy to prepare. The authors modify ingredients so that instead of having to store, and a week later throw out, the leftovers, one can buy just the amount necessary of a particular item. For example, they show that one can actually bake a batch of two large Linzer Cookies as a dessert, or prepare just two servings of a Lardons Salad with Poached Egg and Warm Bacon Dressing. Each dish is rated according to its ease of preparation and follows Weinstein and Scarbrough's mantra of "you'll buy what you use, use what you buy." |
 Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two
This is such an inspiring book for the person trying to get excited about cooking for two. The recipes are fast, flavorful, easy-to-prepare and guaranteed to get compliments from those with whom you share them. They can also be converted to serve more than 2 people. These authors have done an outstanding job coming up with convenient dishes that don't taste that way, all presented in a fun yet stylish format. If you need a little culinary inspiration, regardless of how many you are serving, you'll love this book. |
 Cooking for Two (Better Homes & Gardens)
Better Homes and Gardens Cooking for Two promises more than 70 enticing two-serving recipes for palate-pleasing meals without waste or endless leftovers. Whether you're looking for healthful entrees, fast-to-the table dinners, or old-fashioned favorites, you will find plenty of ideas for great tasting dinnertime solutions. |
 Booty Food : A Date By Date, Nibble by Nibble, Course by Course Guide to Cultivating Love and Passion Through Food
If Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw cooked, and wrote a cookbook, this might be it. It's a sassy collection of recipes and menus for the occasions and stages of relationships (from flings to marriage), with dating advice, sex sidebars and a dash of etiquette-a primer on "caviar for newbies"; a key to the pronunciation of wines and international foods; suggestions for successful key exchange0thrown in for good measure. Malouf, co-host of Hot off the Grill with Bobby Flay and host of the WE network's Full Frontal Fashion, offers stories from her own dating life along with simple-chic recipes such as Funky Mimosas for the morning-after breakfast; Pan-Roasted Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Butter, Blue Cheese Arugula Salad with Honeyed Walnuts, and Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette for the first home-cooked meal; and Chicken Ramani, Cucumber Raita, and Minty Cuban Mojitos for keeping things "hot." Readers in any phase of a relationship-and especially readers in no relationship at all-will be entertained and informed by this volume and will enjoy its modern design and fun photographs by Ben Fink. |
 Seduction and Spice: 130 Recipes for Romance
"In Seduction and Spice, Rudi Sodamin will intoxicate you with delectable aphrodisiacs that will have you scurrying from the kitchen to the bedroom...do, rejoice and indulge in the world of Aphrodite and gastronomy."--Jacques Pépin, chef, book author, and host of Jacques Pépin's Kitchen: Encore with Claudine on PBS
"Seduction and Spice reminds us that when it comes to sexuality, taste is just as important as our other senses. Rudi Sodamin's aphrodisiac recipes will take you to sensual new heights!"--Sirio Maccioni, owner of Le Cirque 2000 |
 Food As Foreplay: Recipes for Romance, Love and Lust 
Food as Foreplay: Recipes for Romance, Love and Lust contains over 100 quick, easy, fun recipes and dozens of tips that will get you out of the kitchen and into the bedroom. The authors are happily married authors practicing what they preach. Food as Foreplay covers every aspect of a romantic meal, from appetizers to dessert, and proper kitchen etiquette (cleaning up means showering together). You'll learn why cooking is like making love, how to stock your passion-filled pantry and what to serve at 2:00am when your bedmate says "Feed me". Discover what to cook for the vegetarian you love or lust after. Learn how to turn your home into a romantic garden of sensual delights and crete a culinary fantasy that will capture your loved one - body, heart and soul. More than just a cookbook, Food as Foreplay is a guide to romance that will leave America's libido howling. Seal your relationship with a kiss -- and a home-cooked meal! |
 Love Bites: Romantic Food for Two
Whip up your partner to new heights of passion with this mouthwatering selection of foods for love. Share a sensual feast of rich oysters, asparagus drenched in butter and dusky chocolate mousse, and watch your lover melt before your eyes. |
 The Erotic Cookbook
Taking a fresh look at the delicious connection between eating and sexual foreplay, The Erotic Cookbook draws on inspiration from Europe and Asia. The author explores the long history of love potions, the psychology of seduction and stimulating foods from across the globe. Over 100 original recipes will tantalise and entice, including Fresh Ginger Papardelle with Black Truffles, Spicy Smoked Goose Breast with Melon and Ceylonese Wedding Cakes. The book incorporates a stimulating compendium of aphrodisiacs and each chapter contains a literary extract from books or films – creating an irrepressibly seductive mood. |
 cooking in the nude: quickies
Comes with a warning on the back cover: "While impromptu passion in the dining room can be fun, we must advise you to be 'Ready for Action' before you start 'Fooling Around.'" |
 dinner dates: a cookbook for couples cooking together
Getting tired of the local restaurant scene, not to mention the expense of eating out? Here's the ideal recipe for satisfying your appetites; a cookbook that helps couples create tantalizing, romantic meals together. |
 love potions: romantic drinks for two
Set your partner's pulse racing with this heady array of romantic drinks. Featuring both alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoctions, this novel board book contains recipes for rich, creamy milkshakes; exotic, fruity cocktails and fiery, passionate brews. |
 recipes for romance: bed and breakfast cookbook
With recipes of Gail Greco's Little Bed & Breakfast Cookbook Collection, these books are sure to tantalize even the most discriminating tastes. |
 Romantic At-Home Dinners: Sneaky Strategies for Couples With Kids
Work together to prepare an elegant meal and to create a romantic atmosphere at home. Includes tips for having your children involved in the preparation and how to allot grown-up time to yourselves. |
 a tuscan seduction: a romantic cookbook for two
Features the Italian cuisine that originated almost half a millennium ago during the Italian Renaissance. |
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