Vegetarian Valentine's Day Recipes

Feast of Love

Turn up the pleasure with a Valentine's dinner laced with aphrodisiac foods

BY Maria Lissandrello
PHOTOGRAPHY Mario de Lopez

Most people know that chocolate is considered an aphrodisiac, but would you have guessed that kale, pineapple, chile peppers, and sesame seeds have amorous associations as well? We've put together a Valentine's Day party menu that showcases some of the most potent (and sometimes surprising) love drugs from the kitchen. The tempting recipes create a feast for the senses—and plenty of conversation starters.

Roasted Vegetable Linguine with Torn Fresh Basil

Feta-stuffed Peppadews

Pineapple-Fennel Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing

Tempeh in Hearty Mushroom-Lager Sauce

Crispy Kale Leaves

Chocolate-Nutmeg Pots de Crème

FEBRUARY 2010 p. 62

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