Valentine’s Treats and Food Secrets

What would be the shape of the world without love, good food and a glass of wine? Bleak, isn’t it?

Love and food have some cosmic connection. A table filled with good food and wine has stirred the emotions of many men and women. The secret behind this connection is that many foods are aphrodisiacs. Such foods have the power to stimulate strong feelings of pleasure and intimacy. To add to it, the season of love is here again, shining brightly on every love bird. Make the most of this Valentine’s Day by taking charge of the kitchen and showing your special someone that you care.

‘Cooking Is the Love Made Visible’

If the road to your companion’s heart is through their stomach, then these food ideas cut to Hecuba. Make your special one’s heart aflutter by keeping in mind these utterly delicious Valentine food secrets.

#1 Peanut Butter Crunch French Toast

Nothing can beat a perfect breakfast feast in bed for a cuddly, cosy and comfy beginning to your Valentine’s Day. Impress your better-half with this easy-to-make, mouth-watering peanut butter French toast.

All you need to grab is two pieces of buttery brioche, full of smooth and creamy peanut butter. Layer the toast with crunchy cornflakes and toast them until they are unwilted. Finally, garnish the French toast with maple syrup and fresh berries.

Brioche French Toast with fresh Berry compote and CrŽme fraiche. Image Source: Food & Wine

#2 Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Many of you must be aware of chocolate’s aphrodisiac power. We urge you to use this power on Valentine’s Day. Express your love with an amazing fusion of dark chocolate and cherries. Sink your teeth into this special brownie and allow yourself and your partner to experience pure temptation.

Sark Cherry Chocolate Brownie. Image source: briebrieblooms.com

#3 Red Velvet Cake Bites

Do you want to experience the bliss of heaven on earth with your beloved? Indulge in the soft, red velvet cake bites that make for one of the best food ideas for every occasion. Savour the fusion of cake and frosting, immersed in chocolate, and deepen the bond of love forever.

Chocolate covered red velvet cake bites with cream cheese filling #redvelvetcakebites #redvelvetcake #valentinesday #lilystreatsnyc #queensnyc

A post shared by Arlene santiago (Lily) (@lilys_treats) on Jan 29, 2017 at 7:49am PST

#4 Heart-Shaped Pizza

Love expressed through pizza is eternal. Prepare a freshly homemade pizza crust crowned with crimson tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, salami and black olives, and present it to her/him with a glass of red wine. And this time, don’t make a triangle but a heart shaped pizza for your darling.

Gio’s “girl friend” turned 21 yesterday so he phoned in an order to have this made and delivered. #pizza #heartshapedpizza #amazingmom #livinthedream

A post shared by Gale Gand (@chefgalegand) on Feb 23, 2017 at 5:33am PST

#5 Parmesan Marinara Mussels

If you want to treat the love of your life to a traditional candlelight dinner, then parmesan marinara mussels would make a terrific first course meal for your V-day evening celebration.

Parmesan Marinara Baked Mussels

‘Food Is the Ingredient That Binds Us Together’

To make your relationship stronger and deeper, two factors will go a long way – quality time and food. This love season, give greeting cards, bouquets and gifts a rest and spend some beautiful time with your love instead. Make 14^th February a unique and extraordinary day by creating some beautiful reminiscences with food that ‘put you in the mood’.

Well, now would you stop blushing and start preparing some delicious dishes for your soulmate? You won’t be let down, we promise!