Valentine’s Day comes once a year only, but on that occasion we get blasted with all sorts of hearts, flowers and chocolate offers to suit almost everyone…
Whilst Cupid does his work, let’s focus on how to prepare the perfect Valentine’s dinner, to show our beloved one how he or she are important to us.
What a better way to prove our love to them through delicious food?
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MASTERCHEF FOR A DAY
Should you wish to turn into the new Master Chef for one night, then follow our tips on how to prepare an intimate dinner for two, entirely dedicated to love.
– THE RECIPE –
“Venus kiss”
Red prawn tartare, Norway lobster carpaccio with
quinoa and Balik salmon eggs, papaya coulis with marinated ginger,
wasabi and Balsamic Vinegar pearls.
What do you need?
• Two large Norway lobsters
• Four red prawn from Sicily
• 100 grammes quinoa seeds
• 100 grammes fresh ginger
• 50 grammes papaya
• Balsamic vinegar pearls in a jar
• Wasabi paste
• Balik salmon eggs
• Lime
• Sichuan pepper
Instructions:
Clean the prawns and the lobsters, dice the prawns for the tartare, lightly beat the lobsters with a meat mallet. Cook the quinoa seeds in water, drain and let dry out a little, then season with salt, pepper and a little extra-virgin olive oil.
Prepare the papaya coulis and put it on a plate and lay the prawn tartare on it helping yourself with a food ring mold.
Prepare a bed of quinoa and place the Norway lobster carpaccio on top of it.
Decorate quinoa with the Balik salmon eggs, sprinkle some lime and ginger zest and finish off with a heart-shaped wasabi.
Do not forget:
• To decorate the dining room with candles for a romantic atmosphere.
• To choose a light color table cloth and put a red roses centerpiece.
• To select the most aphrodisiac and elegant wine, Pinot Noir.
• Strawberries and whipped cream are a must.
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If cooking is not for you, then this is the alternative…
Take a romantic stroll along the port-canal in Cesenatico, the one designed by Leonardo da Vinci! The evening lights, the sound of the sea and the boats moored along the canal all set the right atmosphere for a perfect evening.
Warm up by the fireplace in the XIX century style, romantic suite, lit up only by the lighthouse light and enjoy unique pleasurable moments. You are at the five star Grand Hotel da Vinci. Here, wellness treatments for two and delicious dishes by the Chef Alessandro Trovato combine for the perfect Valentine!
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Before getting ready for an aphrodisiac candle lit dinner, spend some time at the spa…
Dolce Vita Spa – unique and unconventional beauty and wellness treatments.
Private Spa, Champagne and rose petals.
Start with a full body scrub with sea salt and rose oil to soothe and regenerate your skin. Then enjoy a massage for two with champagne-scented body cream. And, finally, relax in a Jacuzzi with champagne and rose-petals-scented bath salts.
Chocolate massage
Chocolate is highly aphrodisiac and is therefore a must on Valentines’ day. Try a massage for two in a chocolate-scented atmosphere with candle lights. Exciting, tonifying, warming… unique to make you completely forget about the world outside. A sweet embrace that stimulates endorphins for a deeply relaxing treatment.
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Love sensations at the Monnalisa Restaurant
Candles, Champagne, oysters… what else? Discover the menu by the Chef Alessandro Trovato, for your ultimate romantic tête-à-tête.
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In your suite… A bed covered in rose petals and a beautiful Marilyn Monroe style hot tub await for you to wish you a wonderful night…
