Serve these Spanish mussels as a part of a Spanish tapas-inspired evening…or just enjoy them on their own. This recipe is part of an entire meal of (aphrodisiac) appetizers for a date-night dinner. But I like to think each one also stands alone as an easy dinner dish. These simply steamed mussels make a great choice […]

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Truffles are among the most exciting, extravagant, seasonal ingredients a chef or home cook can find. But because of the ingredient’s seasonality, short lifespan and high cost, most of us don’t ever get to cook with truffles. I’m one of the lucky ones. I’ve not only cooked with truffles but I’ve also hunted for truffles […]

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Do you like the idea of eating ice cream for breakfast? Traditional ice cream doesn’t exactly give your morning a nutritious start. But a bowl of creamy mango nice cream does. It provides fruit nutrition with the smooth texture of a frozen treat and you don’t need an ice cream maker. This plant-based recipe is […]

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Heirloom eggs are often marketed as more natural, more flavorful and even more nutritious than regular eggs. But are they actually better? Here’s the truth about heirloom eggs, how they compare to conventional eggs and whether they’re worth the extra money. Eggs have long been considered one of the most powerful aphrodisiac foods. Historically, that […]

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