Cooking with Aphrodisiacs: Ten Top Cookbooks to Consider

by Susan on 01/21/10 at 9:00 am

If reading about the top ten aphrodisiacs on the FriendsEat.com list of favorites  made you lust for food to put you in the mood, then you might want to grab your kindle.  That’s where you can find cookbooks that contain collections of  recipes for your romantic repertoire.  Although many general purpose cookbooks will have a few recipes for some of the foods on the list, the following collections focus specifically on incorporating tempting and tasty aphrodisiacs into a sensual and seductive meal.

InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook

This book, by Martha Hopkins, has 17 chapters, each one concentrating on a particular aphrodisiac, including chocolate, chilies and oysters.  Many recipes can be prepared in advance, so you can steam up the bedroom instead of the kitchen. Besides, if the recipes don’t heat you up the incredibly gorgeous photography is sure to put you in the mood for a little loving.

The Chocolate Cookbook: Luxurious Treats for Total Indulgence.

This book features 135 irresistible recipes that are accompanied by stunning, full-color photographs.  Julia McFadden’s collection will win the hearts and tummies of chocoholics everywhere and help ignite some passion  during the upcoming Valentine’s Day season.

The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations for Lovers

Diane Bowers, the book’s author, says that you can “warm things up or get wildly carried away with these alluring initiators.”  This is a must-have guide for cozy culinary evenings that will serve you well during the upcoming season of love.

Chocolate Therapy: Indulgent Recipes to Lift Your Spirits

Kathy Farrell- Kingsley’s book carries a five-star rating for its sensual culinary concoctions that are sure to lift your spirits and put you in the mood for all things fun and festive. Sure you can make these on your own, but why not grab that special someone and make a nice mess in the kitchen? We promise that it will be lots of fun.

Khana Sutra – An Aphrodisiac Cook Book

Mumbai’s chef Zubin D’Souza’s creation is a book of love and recipes that allows you to bring your inner inhibitions, fantasies and desires to life.  The seductive recipes can lead to passionate desserts … and will most definitely inspire you to get creative (in and out of the kitchen). This is a no fail if you want to impress a new lover or re-kindle an expired flame.

Ginger (The Basic Flavoring Series)

Clare Gordon-Smith offers a comprehensive collection of recipes for all things ginger, one of the oldest aphrodisiacs in history.  An inexpensive, yet powerful and stimulating substance that promotes romantic and sexy feelings, it can be added to appetizers, salads, main courses, drinks and desserts.  This cookbook will show you how.

Fig Heaven: 70 Recipes for the World’s Most Luscious Fruit

Marie Simmons wrote to highlight both sweet and savory dishes containing one of the sexiest and most succulent fruits.  If you weren’t quite sure how to incorporate figs into your meals, Simmons will give you dozens of ways that might perk up your romantic routine.

Eat Sexy, Lose Weight: Aphrodisiac Diet

Jenny Lee incorporates the use of foods that are both sexy and seductive, but which also help you lose weight.  Lee’s recommendations will help you shed the extra pounds while also spicing up your love life.  This is the perfect cookbook that can help you slim down without sacrificing romantic dining.

The Cookbook of Everlasting Love: Sex On a Plate: Food As Foreplay

This is  a guide for anyone who wants to orchestrate a romance-filled night.  The book contains a mix of classic recipes, stories, quotes and beautiful photos and illustrations to help set the stage for a night of sensual pleasure.  Sharon Esther Lampert’s collection of recipes and potions are inspired by the classic culinary aphrodisiacs that have been around for centuries.

Fork Me, Spoon Me: The Sensual Cookbook

Amy Reiley’s guide to aphrodisiac foods.  This is a fun and informative manual that provides readers with the fuel for discovering the sensuality and effectiveness of romantic foods.  Even if your cooking skills are unsophisticated, you’ll be able to turn out some hot food that will lead to a steamy aftermath.

There are still a few weeks left before February 14, so picking up one or more of these aphrodisiac cookbooks may be the best money you’ll ever spend.  You can count on great returns for your investment!

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