Recipes

for Love
Love is in the air and excitement is on the plate, so surprise your significant other
by planning a week of romantic surprises. We looked to Jennifer Seyler, registered
dietitian and account supervisor at Current Lifestyle Marketing, to select meals and
treats that may help enhance your libido. From a caffeinated dessert to slippery oysters,
Qualityhealth’s Recipes for Love eBook will be sure to spice things up.

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Recipes for Love

Table of Contents

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell page 1

Beef with Green Beans page 1
Asparagus with Lemon page 2
Classic Red Beans and Rice page 2
Apple and Celery Salad page 3
Wild Rice Salad with Oranges page 3
Breast of Chicken with Asparagus and Carrots page 4
Avocado and Tuna Pasta Salad page 4
Banana Berry Jumble page 5
Fresh Spinach Salad page 5
Kentucky Peaches page 6
Cinnamon Chocolate Coffee page 6
Low-Fat Coffee Cake page 7

QualityHealth Network page 8

Recipes for Love

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 0 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

8 fresh oyster Rinse mud from outside of oysters, discarding any
1 lemon, cut into thin wedges seaweed. Do not scrub. Hold a short pointed oyster knife in
one hand. Cover the other hand with a thick glove or cloth
and grip the shell in your palm. Insert the point of the blade
next to the hinge and twist to pry the shell open. Cut the
muscle of the oyster from the top half and discard the top
shell. Loosen the muscle from the lower shell with the knife.
Arrange on a bed of ice and serve with lemon.

Per Serving:
calories: 89, fat: 2.1g, calories from fat: 22%, protein: 9.7g, cholesterol: 50.0mg,
dietary fiber: 0.8g.

Slip and slide. This well-known libido enhancer, oysters, will not let you down. The mineral zinc, found in these
sexy mollusks, as well as beef and beans, may help to increase sex drive.

Beef with Green Beans

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 15 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

3/4 Lbs. lean ground beef Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Saute
1 small onion\cooked, chopped meat, onion, and garlic about 5 minutes, stirring to break up
1 clove garlic, minced meat, until browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, except
1-3/4 cups canned chopped tomatoes green beans and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to
1 Tbs. tomato paste taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and
1/2 tsp. oregano
simmer 5-7 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 Lbs. canned green beans, drained green beans and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle cheese over top
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Per Serving:
calories: 208 fat: 10.1g, calories from fat: 44%, protein: 20.9g, cholesterol: 32.8mg,
dietary fiber: 3.4g.

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Asparagus with Lemon

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 5 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

2 Lbs. asparagus, tough ends trimmed Place asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water.
2 tsp. olive oil Cover saucepan and steam 5 minutes or until bright green
2 Tbs. lemon juice and tender. Rinse asparagus under cold water and drain
thoroughly. Combine oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Pour
over asparagus. Season with pepper to taste. Serve at room
temperature if desired.
Per Serving:
calories: 74, fat: 6.6g, calories from fat: 80%, protein: 5.2g, cholesterol: 0.0mg,
dietary fiber: 4.8g.

Classic Red Beans and Rice

Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 40 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

1 Lbs. canned red kidney beans, Heat oil in heavy sauté pan over medium heat. When hot,
any size, drained add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and sauté for 3
3 Tbs. vegetable oil minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Sir in tomatoes,
1-1/2 cups onions\raw, chopped herbs, spices and vinegar. Cook for about 15 minutes or until
1 cup green bell pepper\raw, chopped vegetables are tender. Add beans, Tabasco, red pepper
1 cup celery\raw, chopped
flakes, salt, and pepper, Place over medium heat and cook
2 Tbs. garlic, minced
1 cup tomatoes\raw, peeled, cored, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Cook rice as directed
seeded and chopped on package or by your usual method. When cooked, place in
1 tsp. dried oregano a deep serving bowl and pour beans over top. Use additional
1/2 tsp. dried thyme Tabasco and white vinegar if desired. Adapted for The Bean
3 bay leaf Cookbook by Judith Choate, 1992, Kenan Books, Inc.
1 tsp. paprika Courtesy American Dry Bean Board.
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. black pepper (optional)
1-1/2 cups long grain rice

Per Serving:
calories: 331 fat: 8.5g, calories from fat: 23%, protein: 8.6g, cholesterol: 0.0mg,
dietary fiber: 5.3g.

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Apple and Celery Salad

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 0 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

3 apple/raw, cored and cut Combine apples and celery in a bowl. Add lemon juice and
into 0-1/2 inch pieces toss. Set aside. Combine next 4 ingredients and salt to taste
2 celery rib, trimmed and cut in a bowl. Let stand until sugar dissolves. Pour over apples
into 0-1/2 inch pieces and celery. Toss and chill before serving.
3 Tbs. lemon juice
3/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. cayenne

Per Serving:
calories: 180, fat: 9.8g, calories from fat: 49%, protein: 1.9g, cholesterol: 19.1mg,
dietary fiber: 3.5g.

Sweat never seemed so sexy. According to some researchers, the perspiration of a man who has recently
consumed celery may attract women.

Wild Rice Salad with Oranges

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 0 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

2 cup cooked wild rice Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Saute
2 medium orange, peeled and cut meat, onion, and garlic about 5 minutes, stirring to break up
into chunks meat, until browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, except
2 green onion, chopped green beans and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to
2 purple onion/raw, chopped taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and
1/4 cup raisins
simmer 5-7 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh mint or basil green beans and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle cheese over top
1 Tbs. olive oil and serve.
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Per Serving:
calories: 272 fat: 6.1g, calories from fat: 20%, protein: 4.9g, cholesterol: 0.0mg,
dietary fiber: 6.6g.

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Breast of Chicken with Asparagus and Carrots

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 20 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

heavy duty aluminum foil Preheat oven to 450° F. Tear off 1 large piece of foil for each
4 boneless skinless chicken breast half, serving. Arrange sliced chicken in center of lower half of each
cut crosswise into 0-1/4 inch strips length of foil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with
1/2 Lbs. asparagus, trimmed and cut equal amounts of asparagus, carrot, and onion. Combine
into 1-0/1 inch lengths remaining ingredients and salt to taste in a bowl. Pour equal
1 mediumcarrot\cooked, cut
amounts of butter mixture over each. Fold two ends of foil
into 0-1/8 inch rounds
1 small onion\cooked, thinly sliced together and tightly fold 3 or 4 times. Repeat process with
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted ends to seal packet tightly. Arrange foil packets in a single
2 tsp. lemon juice layer on a baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes and serve.
1/2 tsp. tarragon
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Per Serving:
calories: 285, fat: 9.0g, calories from fat: 28%, protein: 44g, cholesterol: 121.1mg,
dietary fiber: 2.2g.

Avocado and Tuna Pasta Salad

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 10 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

2 oz. shell macaroni Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 8-10 minutes, or
1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing until al dente. Drain. Combine next 4 ingredients in a small
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped bowl. Combine pasta with remaining ingredients, except
2 clove garlic, finely chopped lettuce, in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and mix gently until
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, crushed well coated. Arrange lettuce leaves onto individual serving
1/3 Lbs. canned water-packed albacore
plates. Top with salad.
tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup tomatoes\raw, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup red onion\raw, thinly sliced
2 Tbs. black olives, chopped
4 green lettuce leaf

Per Serving:
calories: 183 fat: 6.4g, calories from fat: 31%, protein: 14.1g, cholesterol: 12.8mg,
dietary fiber: 3.1g.

Don’t forget fruits and veggies. Foods high in folic acid and vitamin C, such as avocados, spinach, asparagus,
bananas, peaches and oranges may provide a welcome added energy boost for your romantic week.

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Banana Berry Jumble

Servings: 3 Preparation Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 5 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

2 banana, halved and cut Combine all ingredients in a large non-stick skillet. Cook on
into 0-1/2 inch pieces medium-high heat just until cranberries begin to soften,
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Spoon
1/4 cup oats into bowls and top with whipped topping or frozen yogurt, if
1/2 tsp. nutmeg desired. Source: 5 A Day

Per Serving:
calories: 147, fat: 2.5g, calories from fat: 15%, protein: 2.4g, cholesterol: 0.0mg,
dietary fiber: 4.6g.

Fresh Spinach Salad

Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 0 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

4 cup packaged spinach salad, Place first 7 ingredients in a salad bowl. Combine remaining
torn into pieces ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well, pour
1/2 cup tomatoes\raw, chopped over spinach mixture and toss well to coat.
3/4 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup red onion\raw, diced
1 large papaya, peeled, seeded and cut
into 0-1/2 inch cubes
1/3 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. water
1 Tbs. orange juice concentrate
1 tsp. honey
1 green onion, minced
2 Tbs. fresh dill weed, or 1 tsp. dried
3 Tbs. olive oil

Per Serving:
calories: 210 fat:10.9g, calories from fat: 47%, protein: 9.2g, cholesterol: 3.4mg,
dietary fiber: 9.8g.

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Kentucky Peaches
Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 5 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

3 Tbs. sugar Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan over high
2 Tbs. fresh mint leaves, chopped heat. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring to dissolve
1 Tbs. lemon juice sugar. Transfer to a bowl and stir in bourbon. Refrigerate or
1/4 cup water freeze at least 10 minutes until cool. Strain to remove mint.
1/4 cup bourbon Divide peaches among individual dessert dishes and toss
4 large ripepeach, peeled and sliced
gently with syrup. Garnish with mint sprigs before serving.
8 fresh mint sprig

Per Serving:
calories: 140, fat: 1.5g, calories from fat: 9%, protein: 1.2g, cholesterol: 0.0mg,
dietary fiber: 3.3g.

Cinnamon Chocolate Coffee

Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 5 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

1/2 cup ground coffee Combine coffee, cloves and cinnamon. Brew coffee accord-
4 whole clove ing to desired method. Heat milk and chocolate in a heavy
1 cinnamon stick saucepan over low heat. Stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in
4 cup water hot coffee, a little at a time, whisking until mixture is frothy.
1/2 cup lowfat milk Serve coffee sprinkled with orange zest. Sweeten to taste.
1/4 Lbs. fine dark chocolate, chopped
2 tsp. orange zest

Per Serving:
calories: 210 fat:10.9g, calories from fat: 47%, protein: 9.2g, cholesterol: 3.4mg,
dietary fiber: 9.8g.

Although coffee may not directly increase libido, it’s a great way to perk up and keep excited.

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Low-Fat Coffee Cake

Servings: 10 Preparation Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 20 min.

Ingredients Cooking Directions

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed Preheat oven to 375° F. Prepare streusel topping by
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon combining first 2 ingredients in a bowl until crumbly. Set
1-3/4 cups reduced fat buttermilk aside. Combine remaining ingredients in another bowl and
baking mix stir until blended. Spread in a greased 9-0/1 inch round pan.
3/4 cup skim milk Sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake 18-23 minutes or until
1/4 cup sugar
golden brown.
1 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1 egg

Per Serving:
calories: 150, fat: 2.0g, calories from fat: 12%, protein: 2.8g, cholesterol: 22.1mg,
dietary fiber: 0.3g.

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