When Chef Michael Symon isn’t whipping up drool-worthy dishes on Food Network or co-hosting The Chew on ABC, he’s preparing homecooked meals for his wife Liz. Jealous? We are! To impress someone special, this Iron Chef brought a romantic entrée and dessert to YourTango’s kitchen. “These two dishes are romantic for me because they are recipes I make for my wife and with my wife” says the 5 In 5 author. Swoon! RELATED: 7 Steamy Ways To Boost Intimacy — With Food Bring the passion into your bedroom, err, and kitchen tonight with these recipes.
Here are 2 romantic recipes guaranteed to make him fall for you:
Fluffy Biscuits with Strawberries, by Michael Symon
Part 1: Biscuits Ingredients
2 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt¼ cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and kept cold1 cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt, plus more for brushing¼ cup whole milkZest of 1 lemon
Instructions• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.• Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and lemon zest. Add the cubed butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.• In a small bowl, whisk together the Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt and milk. Then add it to the flour and butter mixture.• Stir just until the dough comes together then knead it the rest of the way, being sure not to overwork it. The dough will be slightly sticky when finished.• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and press it out to ¾ inch thickness then cut it into rounds, pressing straight down and not twisting. You can use a circle cutter for this or a drinking glass.• Lay the biscuits out onto a baking sheet and brush the tops with a little bit of Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt then sprinkle them with sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until light golden brown.• To serve, slice a biscuit in half like you are cutting open a hamburger bun. Spoon some of the strawberries along with plenty of their juices into the bottom half. Spoon some whipped cream on top of the strawberries, and then top with the other half of the biscuit. RELATED: 11 Adorably Romantic Things Men Wish Women Would Do Part 2: Strawberries Ingredients
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries¼ cup granulated sugarJuice of 1 lemon
Instructions • Combine all ingredients and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, until the strawberries release their juices. Part 3: Whipped Cream Ingredients
8 oz. heavy cream¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions• Using the whisk attachment to your mixer, whip the cream and the sugar together at medium speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use. Yield: 6 servings RELATED: We Tried A 7-Course Aphrodisiac Meal And The Post-Dinner Intimacy Was Insane
Roasted Chicken with Cumin and Orange, by Michael Symon
Ingredients:
4 skin-on chicken breastsSalt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to taste1 cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt½ teaspoon cumin¼ teaspoon smoked paprika1 orange, zest, and juice2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions• Season the chicken breasts with plenty of salt and pepper on both sides then place them in a gallon-sized re-sealable bag.• Whisk together the Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt, cumin, smoked paprika, orange zest, juice, and garlic. Pour this mixture into the bag with the chicken, seal it, and make sure all of the chicken gets coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 3.• Remove your chicken from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking to take the chill off of it.• Remove the chicken from the marinade, wiping off any excess, and preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Discard the marinade.• Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil along with the chicken, skin side down.• Cook for about 2 minutes, until the skin is golden brown then flip the chicken and place the whole pan in the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken has finished cooking through. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.• Slice and serve with creamless corn (can remove the skin from chicken before eating). Yields: 4 servings There you go. I hope these meals can bring some love into your relationship. RELATED: 7 Secrets To Keep Your Marriage Steamin’ Hot For A Very Long Time Hilary Sheinbaum is a journalist, author, and food writer. YourTango may earn an affiliate commission if you buy something through links featured in this article.
