SAN DIEGO (NEWS8) - Sick and tired of feeling like you’re getting scammed on Valentine’s Day? Why not make your sweetie something tasty at home.
This morning Chef George Geary joined News 8 Morning Extra with some easy recipes full of aphrodisiac foods.
Check out these recipes!
Bite Size Avocado Bruschetta
Yield: 2 servings
Avocados are creamy and full of flavor.
8 slices baguette, toasted
1/4 cup prepared guacamole
2 tbsp tomato, diced
1. Spread each toast with guacamole. Top with tomatoes
Lemon Pepper Shrimp and Berry Salad
Serves 2
6 oz jumbo shrimp, cooked
6 oz fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries etc)
1 medium lemon, zest and juice
Pepper
Salad greens
Basil Pistachio Pesto on Angel Hair Pasta
Serves 4 to 6
1 pound dry pasta, such as spaghetti
1-1/4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
2. In a food processor, add basil, pistachios, garlic and salt. Turn on processor and add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Process to make a smooth paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
3. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Scrape half of the pesto into a large skillet over low heat and add 1 cup pasta water. Use a spider to drain pasta and transfer to the skillet. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat the pasta with the pesto. Off heat, toss with the grated cheese.
Chocolate Cake with Berry Compote
Yield: 2 servings
2 slices chocolate cake (prepared)
1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup port wine
Whipped Cream
1. Place cake slice on a plate.
2. In a bowl, blend berries, sugar and wine. Let sit for 15 minutes.
3. Top cake with berries and whipped cream