February’s Potluck Dinner Club gathering was romantically themed, inspiring everyone to bring their best Aphrodisiac dish or food item. Aphrodisiacs are items that are said to spark sexual arousal in those that consume them, and their ‘power’ is largely debatable. If familiar at all with aphrodisiacs many people go straight to the absurd (tigers penis or deer antler) and forget some of the more common ones such as honey or  chilies.

This potluck was a bit more piecemeal than the others, with more single or simple recipes. Here’s a preview of what we had. For those interested I’ve bolded the aphrodisiac ingredient:

 

Appetizers: Spinach artichoke dip with corn tortilla; cheese platter with goat cheese, walnuts, honey and beets; slices of avocado; chips with ghost pepper salsa. 

Main Dishes: Gluten free pizza (I mean who doesn’t LOVE pizza?); gluten free pasta with Basil pesto; salad with strawberries and fennel.

Dessert: Fudge, Red wine infused pears, Mexican Mousse made with avocado, Ice cream bar complete with Neapolitan ice cream, cherries, strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.

And of course, everything was topped off with several bottles of red wine. Unfortunately, I failed as host at this party and neglected to get my guest’s favorite recipe so I’m leaving you without one. I think you’ll do just well enough though with finding your own aphrodisiac food, even if it is gluten free pizza and beer!