Recipes

Romantic Desserts for Two: Three Date Night Treats

Romantic desserts are just the thing to make date night special. So if you have a sweet tooth but no willpower, you’re in the right place for a few delicious recipes that can be made ahead of time or are easily put together so you have more quality time with your date. The desserts feature a little something of everybody’s favorite….chocolate, ice cream, and strawberries. 

Keep in mind, when it comes to sweet treats, don’t hesitate to go with what you feel. Even if it’s just butter pecan ice cream or chocolate mousse in a long-stemmed glass. 

The recipes below are a good start:  

Very Berry Vanilla Parfaits 

  • Garnish bottom of glass with coconut flakes

  • Greek Vanilla Yogurt

  • Mixed Berries

  • Granola

Banana Flavorful Foster 

  • Vanilla ice cream

  • Rum

  • Banana Liqueur 

  • Salted Caramel

  • Bananas 

  • Whipped Cream

Sweet Strawberry Romanoff

  • Grand Marnier

  • Strawberries

  • Strawberry Ice Cream

  • Grand Marnier

  • Sprig of Mint

Date Night Mocktails for Two: Just as Delicious as the Real Thing

Explore a multitude of mixtures and overindulge.

The possibilities are endless with mocktails. They’re a healthier option for people, taste well and there’s no need to worry about a hangover. You can explore a multitude of mixtures and overindulge during any time of the year especially during the holiday season and family festivities. To get you started, below are a few of our staff picks: 

Virgin Mojito-Enjoy a simple and light mojito mocktail made with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and honey.

Ingredients:

  • Lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • Honey

  • Mint leaves

  • Club soda

  • Garnish with a mint sprig

Sunny Sweetness-Start the day sweet or end it on a sweet note with this drink. All you need is grenadine, and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Ingredients:

  • Orange juice

  • Grenadine, to taste, creates a great contrast

  • Orange slice, for garnish

Bellini Love-Get fancy with a peach flavored bellini. Instead of champagne, enjoy this drink with a sparkling cider. This is a drink everyone will love. 

Ingredients:

  • Peach nectar

  • Sparkling cider

  • Peach slice, for garnish

Fall in Love Over a Cup of Tea

IMG_2612.png

Tea for two, please! The perfect night cap can occur over some tea. Just imagine the fresh aroma of chamomile tea brewing and later being poured into a cup. Top it off by setting the mood when you light some candles. Now it’s time to serve your favorite tea blend while sitting on the couch. Play some music and just talk. Let’s be honest, tea is a great way to relax and get to know someone. It’s casual and romantic at the same time. In fact, it makes for the perfect memorable scene. 

There’s something about a hot beverage that just calms you down. It’s soothing to the soul and allows you to really get to know the person you’re interested in. Tea is that beverage that can improve brain function and reduce stress. Not to mention some may reduce bad breath and add the perfect amount to antioxidants to your diet. 

Before your next outing, head to the market and get a few of the things on this list: 

  • Green tea

  • Chamomile tea

  • Peppermint tea

  • Lavender tea

  • Fennel tea

  • Lemon Balm tea

  • Passion Flower tea

Drunk in Love Recipe

IMG_2162.png

A sexy little cocktail you’ll love to share

Sweet & Fruity

Drunk in Love: Finally you're happily in a good place and the vibes are good. Love is such a beautiful thing and should always be celebrated. Drunk in love sounds like the perfect time to have fruity cocktail with your new boo. You can either ignite the fireworks or settle those butterflies in your stomach with a smooth love potion we call “Drunk in Love.” All you need to do is mix up a raspberry purée in the blender, then grab some champagne, vodka and pour all three in a chilled glass. If you’re feeling extra creative, you can garnish with the extra raspberries. That’s totally up to you.

Smoothie Hacks that May Boost Your Sex Drive

Jumpstart your mood with a smoothie.

Jumpstart your mood with a smoothie.

An Aphrodisiac. It may not work for everyone but for some, they’re living proof that common foods can be used to boost libido in women. Well, what’s that? Libido is your sexual desire. There’s no scientific evidence that there are foods that change libido in women but some of the most popular ones to do the job are raw oysters, berries, bananas, honey, chocolate and coffee. Now, some of those would not mix well in a smoothie. However, here’s a list of things you may want to add to your grocery list for your next smoothie creation. These rank among the best according to studies:

Smoothie, anyone?

Smoothie, anyone?

  1. Ginseng- This popular and easy to find supplement known to increase your energy overall, and improve sexual dysfunction is the added bonus.

  2. Ginkgo- A natural herbal supplement that even comes in the form of tea that can ramp up the female sex drive.

  3. Saffron- A Spice you’ll find in a powder or capsule form that could increase sexual arousal if taken over a period of time.

  4. Maca- A supplement known to help boost fertility and combat sexual dysfunction.

  5. Apples- A fruit loaded with fiber and may increase sexual desire.

Fighting COVID-19 with natural antibiotics

IMG_0575.png

In recent days, the liquor stores have been crowded with lines forming outside such businesses. Total Wine, Roger Wilco and many others in New Jersey and Delaware. Sure, no one wants to be in the house with nothing to do but drinking is not the answer. According to nutritionists, alcohol isn’t the best thing to turn to during this pandemic because it actually depresses your immune system. To fight COVID-19, you’ll need a healthy and strong system and this is the perfect time to focus on your health and change it for the better. To achieve healthier habits, it takes discipline and work to stay committed to nutritious foods as well as the 10 most powerful natural antibiotics or supplements every household should have. During your next trip to the grocery story, be sure to pick up some of the items below.

  1. Garlic

  2. Raw Honey

  3. Turmeric 

  4. Echinacea (herb)

  5. Ginger

  6. Apple Cider Vinegar

  7. Zinc

  8. Oregano Oil 

  9. Onions

  10. Goldenseal root

These are the first line of defense against some illnesses and infections. Remember to also exercise and stay hydrated as well with H2O and an occasional glass of orange juice.

Romantic Cooking for Date Night

IMG_0262.png

It’s always nice to spend some quality time in the kitchen with the love of your life. After all, my mother always said, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Honestly, that saying really goes for myself. Feed me and I’ll love you forever. Whatever the long language, one thing is for certain, couples can always bond over a nice meal. Remember Disney’s animated movie, the Lady and the Tramp? There were definitely sparks flying over dinner between the two pups. Believe it or not, there’s romance in the kitchen. That’s only if you don’t try anything complicated on the stove. I like to keep it simple and delicious by going after the traditional or common recipes. After you master those with your partner, then you can get kinky in the kitchen. Not that kind of kinky. I’m actually talking about getting creative with a number of different flavors and seasoning. 

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro in the kitchen, the following recipes will help you connect.

Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce:

  • Onions

  • Garlic

  • Olive oil

  • Tomato paste

  • Red wine

  • Beef Broth

  • Tomatoes

  • Fresh rosemary

  • Salt 

  • Fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the red wine sauce:

  • Dice some onions and mince garlic. Heat a large, deep pan over medium high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until very soft. Then stir in the tomato paste. Mix well. Minutes later pour in your wine and bring to a simmer. Add your tomatoes, broth, seasoning and anything extra you’d like to use. You should be having fun, so don’t feel obligated to stick to this script. Stir until there’s some consistency with the sauce. Use your best judgement. 

Please note, this meal will be extra fun and romantic if you decide to make homemade meatballs with your significant other. That way you get to spend more time in the kitchen together. To cook the meatballs, you’ll need to shape them, using raw ground beef and later simmer over medium heat in the pan with the tomato sauce. Then boil your favorite pasta and eventually serve with your choice of a vegetable, as a side dish and a glass of red wine. 

Tomato and Arugula Pizza

INGREDIENTS

  • Pizza dough, one pound at room temperature

  • Olive oil

  • Tomato sauce

  • Mozzarella cheese

  • Arugula

  • Cherry tomatoes 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the oven to 550°F (or maximum oven temperature) for at least 30 minutes.

  • Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll or stretch it into a 10- to 12-inch circle. Brush the edges of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread the tomato sauce over the rest of the dough. Sprinkle with the cheese and top it off with the cherry tomatoes. 

  • Bake the pizza until edges are lightly browned and cheese is bubbly and browned in spots.