As you probably know, February 14th is Valentine's Day! And what better way to declare your love to your partner than with a romantic dinner around the Kokko? Here are our ideas for dishes to prepare with love on the barbecue for an unforgettable evening!
We're banking on spices
Certain foods are renowned for their aphrodisiac virtues, and what better time to put them on the menu than on Valentine's Day? Top of the list of foods supposed to boost desire and pleasure: spices. These include ginger, saffron, cloves, vanilla and cinnamon. Fresh, dried or powdered, they'll flavour your dishes for that romantic evening and raise the temperature...!
Our spicy recipe ideas to enjoy with your partner this Valentine's Day:
Grilled shrimps marinated in spices
And to accompany your meal, why not make your own your homemade Kokko bread?
We cook exceptional foods
Valentine's Day is a special day, and a special day means a special dinner. On this night, we're going all out and cooking up some beautiful products that we don't eat every day. For example, we launch into the preparation of a truffle and scallop risotto or scallops on a bed of asparagus confit. A noble and refined product, scallops are perfect for this magical dinner. What's more, truffles and asparagus are reputed to be aphrodisiacs!
Do you prefer meat? Then turn to duck. Our recipe ideas for duck with Kokko :
Smoked duck breast with green beans and almonds
Paletot of duck cooked in fig leaves and smoked figs.
Or opt for exceptional pieces like these dishes
Marinated beef picanha cooked on lava stone
Hot-smoked veal aiguillette baronne with apple wood.
To care for these delicate dishes, prefer indirect cooking Kokko.
Go for chocolate dessert
Once again, chocolate, and more specifically cocoa, is renowned for its aphrodisiac virtues. While not everyone seems to agree on the subject, whether myth or reality doesn't matter, with a chocolate dessert you're sure to be in for a treat. Our recipe idea for chocolate moelleux easy to prepare at Kokko, perfect for ending a meal on a sweet, gourmet note. If you're in the mood for something fresher, then this recipe for mangoes, chocolate sauce sauce will be perfect for you. Whatever dessert you choose, the most important thing is to enjoy it with a spoon for two!
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