Turkey Day Turn-Ons: Aphrodisiac Foods

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Serving chocolate pie is just one delicious aphrodisiacal option for Turkey Day.

Romance is not usually the main ingredient in a good Thanksgiving Day dinner, but whether you’re cooking a quiet meal for two or you’re cooking a feast for your whole family, adding aphrodisiacal ingredients into your Thanksgiving menu is a great way to add some variety to the afternoon.

Aphrodisiacs are foods that are consumed in the belief that they increase sexual desire (and/or potency). The name comes from the ancient Greek goddess of love and sensuality, Aphrodite, but many cultures had their own aphrodisiacal beliefs. Today's aphrodisiacs list comes from these different, world-wide traditions. While modern medicine hasn’t substantiated aphrodisiacal claims, there are properties in these foods that help to relax or stimulate the human body in general. Whether or not they truly ramp up the libido, aphrodisiacs are delicious foods that will do your dinner good! 

OYSTERS:

Oysters have been linked with love and sexuality for thousands of years. And while they may not chemically stimulate the body, the fresh, raw flavor of an oyster is enough to stimulate the mind. And they’re a wonderful addition to stuffing!

Oyster Stuffing

1 8oz. can oysters, drained and chopped (save the liquid)

2 cups herb stuffing mix

2 cubs cornbread stuffing mix

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chicken broth (hot)

salt and pepper to taste 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oysters, stuffing mix, onion and celery. Gradually add oyster liquid and broth, stirring to moisten all pieces. Place in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake covered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes enough stuffing for a 5- to 8-pound turkey. Double recipe for a 14- to 16-pound turkey. pounds of poultry.

PINE NUTS

Pine nuts are are rich in zinc, a key mineral for maintaining male potency. Also, like most nuts, they provide protective cardiovascular benefits. Pine nuts are delicious roasted and served in a bowl as a little before-dinner munchy. And if the oyster stuffing sounds a little heady for you, pine nuts are a delicious addition to your family-recipe for stuffing. Add in a handful (1/2 to 3/4 of a cup) for delicious flavor and texture.

PINK CHAMPAGNE

Champagne (like wine) is a classic aphrodisiac. Marilyn Monroe’s favorite drink is bubbly, light and eternally romantic. And surprisingly, a pink champagne (usually made form the pinot noir grape) is a perfect pairing with Turkey Day dinner.

CHOCOLATE

The classic aphrodisiac, chocolate contains two chemicals that scientists link to sexuality and romance. Tryptophan is a building block of serotonin, a brain chemical involved in sexual arousal, and phenylethylamine is released in the brain when people fall in love. Although chocolate probably doesn’t contain enough of these chemicals to truly affect a person, the taste of chocolate is delicious enough to make anyone fall in love. For Thanksgiving Day, chocolate can be served as hot chocolate or in a chocolate pie.  

Chocolate Pie

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

1/3 cup flour

1 cup sugar

3 separated egg yolks

1 cup water

2/3 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

baked 9-inch pie crust

Mix cocoa and flour in top of a double boiler over hot water and whisk in about half of the 1 cup of water, enough to make a smooth paste. Blend in the sugar and the beaten egg yolks and add remaining water and milk. Cook over low until the mixture is thick, then add butter and vanilla. Pour into baked pie crust. Top with whipped cream or whipped topping. Serve chilled.