As you probably know, February 14th is Valentine's Day! And what could be better than a romantic dinner around the Kokko to declare your love to your partner? Here are our ideas for dishes to prepare with love on the barbecue for an unforgettable evening!
Let's focus on spices
Certain foods are known for their aphrodisiac qualities, and what better time to include them in your menu than on Valentine's Day? At the top of the list of foods believed to boost desire and pleasure are spices. These include ginger, saffron, cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon. Fresh, dried, or powdered, they will flavour your dishes during this romantic evening and raise the temperature!
Our spicy recipe ideas to savour as a couple during this Valentine's Day dinner:
Grilled shrimp marinated in spices
And to accompany your meal, why not prepare your homemade bread on the Kokko?
Let's cook exceptional foods
Valentine's Day is a special day, and a special day calls for an exceptional dinner. Tonight, we go all out and take the opportunity to cook beautiful products that we don't eat every day. For example, we can start preparing a truffle and scallop risotto or scallops on a bed of candied asparagus. A noble and refined product, scallops will be perfect for this magical dinner. In addition, truffles and asparagus are known to be aphrodisiacs!
Are you more of a meat person? In that case, turn to duck. Our duck recipe ideas for the Kokko:
Smoked duck breast and green beans with almonds
Duck paletot cooked in fig leaves and smoked figs.
Or, opt for exceptional pieces like with these dishes
Marinated beef picanha cooked on lava stone
Smoked Baron of Veal, hot-smoked with apple wood.
To best prepare these delicate dishes, we recommend indirect cooking on the Kokko.
Let's dive into chocolate for dessert
Once again, chocolate, and more specifically cocoa, is known for its aphrodisiac qualities. While opinions may differ on the matter, whether myth or reality, a chocolate dessert is sure to be a treat. Our recipe idea for easy chocolate fondant prepared on the Kokko is perfect for ending the meal on a sweet and delicious note. If you're looking for something more refreshing, then this recipe for mangoes with chocolate sauce and orange is perfect for you. Whatever dessert you choose, the most important thing is to enjoy it with a spoon for two!
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