Take it from a girl who burns toast: a man who can cook is a precious (and sexy) commodity. But whether you're a gourmet guru or nutritional novice, there exists a simple key to culinary prowess:
Culinary Seductions is a "guy's guide to cooking for girls," which basically means that it provides step-by-step instructions for how to (literally) impress the pants off your date. Whether you're looking for a complete menu with recipes, a wine pairing, a unique cocktail, or a dinner soundtrack that'll seal the deal, Culinary Seductions has pretty much everything you'll need. Here are a few tasty sample menus (click the titles for links to specific recipes):
The Delicious, Decadent Picnic
Difficulty: Easy
Budget: Not so Cheap
Rating: XXXX
Starter: Cheese Plate and Cold Cuts
Main Course: Maple Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Sweet: Cold Chocolate Truffles
Drink: Pinot Grigio
Vegetarian Vixen
Difficulty: Easy
Budget: Cheap
Rating: XXXX
Starter: Arugula salad with herbs, nuts, and Dijon dressing
Main Course: Portobello mushroom steaks
Sweet: Chocolate covered strawberries
Drink: Muscat
Italian Amore
Difficulty: Easy
Budget: Cheap
Rating: XXXX
Starter: Caprese salad
Main Course: Farfalle with Roasted Veggies
Sweet: Cannoli
Drink: Prosecco
Need more help? Check out the video cooking tutorials (they're a little cheesy, but effective nonetheless), table setting tips, and even a foodie app for your iPhone.
How this will get you laid: Mix a pinch of charm with a hefty helping of culinary know-how, bake until well done, top off with candelight, and season to taste. Dee-licious.
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