February 14: Valentine's Day #3: Aphrodisiac recipes (hot chili)
Time for an unexpected flavor twist for Valentine's Day! Chocolate and oysters are tradition, but what about chili peppers? Dishfolio food bloggers discovered that they are considered an aphrodisiac in many cultures! The spiciness of the food is thought to transfer to the libido!
Our food photographers enjoy the different colors and shapes of chili peppers, which can give you new inspiration to try these recipes. They can be added into almost any dish for a kick and previously plain food becomes a new spicy meal. The peppers also come in a variety of heat levels, so you do not need to choose a variety that seems to burn off your taste buds. There is a chili combination that will work for you so if this is the year to move away from chocolate and oysters enjoy these chili recipes today!
Chilli Con Carne
Delicious and healthy chilli con carne with a little twist, and only 181 calories!
by myrecipebookuk
Creamy Chicken Chili Soup
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Green Chilli Soup - Don't waste those chicken bones - Turn them into this!
by kitchensanctuary
Crispy Thai Salmon Salad
Thai Salmon Salad - A colourful, healthy Thai salad recipe with freshly-cooked salmon drizzled with a lovely dressing of lime and chilli that makes this salad a refreshing summer treat!
by seointern8
Feta cheese "dip" with tomato & chilli
A great cheese dish for those times when you need something quick easy and delicious to share with a glass of wine
by my kitchen stories
Barbecue chilli burger
Chilli burger with smoked streaky bacon, melted Jarlsberg cheese, crispy thyme onions rings and coke cola barbecue sauce served with caramelised sweet potato chunks
by IsabelitasLarder
Asian Chilli jam
Sweet chilli jam with an Asian twist. Perfect with almost everything
by Lolo's Little Kitchen
Spicy Broccoli & Tomato Soup
A vibrant green broccoli soup to keep you warm with the heat from the chilli in this Autumn weather!
by Shivaay Delights
Jjampong
Jjampong! A Korean/Chinese spicy seafood noodle dish with just the right amount of spice!
by cma0425
Chilli Chicken
Easy, delicious and spicy rendition of a famous South Asian Indo-Chinese dish.
by ThisMDcanCook
Chilli con Carne
This chilli con carne recipe is a great dinner option for families. Hearty, rich and delicious, it'll be wonderful for a cosy evening in.
by TolaniGBC
Grilled Chilli Garlic Prawns
Quick, light, healthy and easy recipe - grilled garlic and chilli prawns with choy sum
by kitchenwench
Fresh Chilli chicken with red pesto sauce
Award-winning chef and Great British Menu favourite, Paul Ainsworth, prepares a simple fresh chilli chicken pasta recipe - perfect every time
by TolaniGBC
Chilli & Garlic Prawns with Couscous Salad
These barbecued chilli & garlic prawns with couscous salad are ridiculously easy and oh so very tasty. Perfect for summer!
by kitchenwench
Taucu sliced pork with chilli
Every time my Mum cooks this dish, I always go back for seconds. This is one of those dishes that tastes better the next day.
by Quay Po Cooks
Butternut squash chilli with quinoa
Another great dish to cook with this amazing grain!
by peachesanddonuts
Spicy Aztec Chocolate Brownie Cake
What's spicy, sweet, fudgey, secretly healthy, and oh-so-chocolate-y? Why, Spicy Aztec Chocolate Brownies, of course. Serve with ice-cream.
by thegracefulkitchen
Red Hots Rice Krispy Treats
Red Hots Rice Krispy Treats - the perfect balance of sugar and spice!
by mallowandco
Kofta Chiily Fry
Kofta Chiily Fry..oven baked meatballs tossed with garlic & chilies and made even better
by mmkitchenbites
Carrot Coconut Soup
Carrot Coconut Soup - a savory, sweet and spicy soup that is easy to make and tastes amazing!
by ChezCateyLou