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Sensual Salmon with Tarragon- leek sauce

SALMON WITH TARRAGON-LEEK SAUCE
"Sure to tantalize the palate"..

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
4 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 4 cups)
1 1/4 cups dry vermouth
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
8 6-ounce salmon fillets

Breading:
All purpose flour mixed with almonds & Panko crumbs
White pepper
salt

Additional chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft and transparent, about 15 minutes. Add vermouth and boil over high heat until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add cream and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.

Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Dredge Salmon with flour- panko mixture on flesh side. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 non-stick skillets over medium-high heat. Add 4 salmon fillets to each skillet and cook until opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.

Transfer salmon to plates. Spoon sauce over salmon. Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve.


Serves 8.

For a lighter dish, poach Salmon with fresh tarragon,water & lemon juice.

BON APPETIT!
Chef Cindy

Aphrodisiac Soups..

COLD STRAWBERRY SOUP

1 qt. fresh strawberries, hulled
1 qt. strawberry or vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in large bowl, stirring well. Transfer half of mixture to container of an electric blender and process until almost smooth. Repeat procedure with remaining half. Ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Serve immediately. Yield: 5 1/2 cups. Garnish with mint sprig.
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ASPARAGUS IS NATURE"S ANSWER TO VIAGRA.....

CREAM OF ASPARUGUS SOUP

2 lb green asparagus
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 to 6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Cut tips from 12 asparagus
1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.

Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.

Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.

Yield: 4

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Cook Sexy Mango Shrimp with your partner..

EATING SHOULD BE A PLEASURABLE EXPERIENCE..
The delicious aromas, sensual textures and beautiful appearance can make food very sexy.
Ignite the fires of love by sharing sexy food with your sweetheart.
MAKE THIS "Mango ginger shrimp"

The ingredients you will need for this dish is:

2 T. Safflower Oil
3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 in. piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated & chopped fine
1/2 of 1 Thai chili ( minced)
6 scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 Pound- peeled-deveined Shrimp ( 70 per pound count)
If using extra large shrimp- use 6 pieces per person.

2 Mangoes-- peeled & pitted-Flesh sliced into strips
1 T. soy sauce
Sweet basil

* To prepare as appetizer: Reduce recipe by half

Note: For a less spicy dish use less ginger and half of thai chili. Remove chili seeds for less heat...

First of all you’ll need a wok or heavy bottomed pan; add the 2 T. of oil until hot
Add the ginger, garlic, sliced scallions & thai chili; Now stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Hmmmm, nothing like adding a little extra spice for your lover.


Any product that comes for the sea is great to get those love juices going... Shellfish is one of the greatest of aphrodisiacs and contains phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron & vitamin B.

For many years the Mango has been known as "the love fruit". Known for its sweet smell & juiciness, mangoes are the ideal fruit for an aphrodisiac. Mangos are bursting with protective nutrients. When the mango is green the amount of vitamin C is higher, as it ripens the amount of beta carotene (vitamin A) increases.


Asian medical systems consider ginger root "hot"... It brings fire into ones body....
Ginger is a means of promoting digestion and has stimulating effects.... for Centuries ginger has been used as a highly effective aid to digestion and has an ability to increase circulation.

Garlic:
The spiciness in garlic builds up sexual desire.Of course it’s best when shared together. Garlic improves your bloods circulation and lowers cholesterol.
Basil:
This food is said to increase sex drive and increase fertility. This aphrodisiac is also said to produce a general sense of well being for the body and mind.



Chili:
A pepper's heat comes from "capsaicin," a chemical that stimulates our nerve endings.Chili peppers will create changes in our bodies; sweating, circulation and increased heart rate. Similar to what you experience during love making.

Now add the shrimp, mango and soy sauce.
Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp and mango for about 5-6 minutes

Do you know where the name aphordisiac comes from? The name comes from the Greek god -The Love Goddess" Aphrodite". Aphrodisiacs have been described as a means to increase pleasure with your partner and will cure infertility. Well here it is; a sexy and delicious dish for you and your sweetheart.. A great accompaniment is jasmine rice garnished with sweet basil.
Basil stimulates sex drive and boosts fertility.


Yummm.... Who can resist the sweet taste of mango, with ginger and shrimp and of course a little heat. A fabulous dish to share with your sweetheart.
The best way to enjoy this dish is by using no forks... Yeah.. SEXY!!!!

Now it’s time to enjoy this dish.
Remember you are never too busy to spice up your love life....
"HAPPY EATING"
Bon appetit!