Fifty Shades of Food, Because it is Valentine's Day Afterall

Anastasia Steele doesn't eat much when she is around Christian Grey (obviously she has other things on her mind and who can blame her?) But what if Christian was a bit more imaginative and tried to spice it up in the plate as much as he does in the bedroom?

So here you go dear Christian, some little tips for you (Fifty to be exact)... 
PS: let me know how the evening went.

All Recipes for 2 people (obviously...)

Starter of the Day: Seafood and Avocado Verrines

Perfect presentation to impress your guests. You can choose to make it very light by serving this dish in small glasses or if you want a more consistent starter, use wine glasses, increase the proportions of ingredients and follow up with a lighter main course as avocado and taramasalata can be very filling.

                                  

Salad of the Day: Beetroot Salad with Oranges and Cinnamon

The combination of sweet beetroot, zesty oranges and warm cinnamon is very unusual but delicious. This dish can be served as a healthy light lunch or as a starter for dinner. It will bring you anti-oxidants and Vitamin C, perfect to fight the change of weather.

                                  

Starter of the Day: the 4C's soup: Crab, Coconut, Chili and Coriander

With the days getting shorter and colder, this Thai inspired soup recipe will bring a bit of Far-East comfort in your plate. Although fresh crab meat has a better flavour, you can use canned crab to keep the cost down.

                                  

Starter of the Day: Tarragon Scrambled Eggs

Contrary to general belief, the best scramble eggs do not need cream or milk. The secret is to cook for longer time at low temperature. The tarragon is a healthier alternative to the usual smoked salmon, cheese or bacon. Served in individual ramequins, this will make a perfect starter. It can also be accompanied with brown bread for breakfast, or with a salad for lunch.

                                  

Starter of the Day: Chicken Liver Parfaits

With this starter you will be guaranteed to impress your guests. You will not even have to mention to them that chicken livers will bring them all the vitamins they need: "B12" against anaemia, "A" for eyesight, Iron for immune system, selenium for Thyroid etc...You will just let them taste and enjoy this melting parfait.

                                  

Starter of the Day: Coriander and Corn Chowder

With temperature going down, I started feeling hungry for more comforting food. Who said comfort has to be unhealthy and heavy? With this flavoured soup, you will get the carbohydrates your body is sometimes craving, the V.I.A (very important antioxidants) and fibers. All these without a high level of saturated fight.

                                  

Starter of the Day: Beetroots, Mushrooms and Walnuts Carpaccio

Fall brings us new season mushrooms, beetroots and walnuts. So why no take advantage of these? The combination of the three will help you fight anaemia, reduce blood pressure, bring you anti-oxidants, vitamins and iron. This starter is colourful, light and refreshing. It will also be a pleasure for your sight and taste.

                                  

Starter of the Day: Marinated Sardines

The famous little blue fish is appreciated for its taste and the amount of Omega-3 it contains (yes, them again...). This unsaturated fat family slows the process of coronary degeneration. 
Sardines also promote bone health (packed with vitamine D) and are very rich in proteines. Many reason to try this delicious starter which will take you 5 minutes only to prepare.

                                  

Starter of the Day: Philadelphia Stuffed Romano Peppers

Peppers are not only coulourful and tasty, they are bursting with vitamins (A, C, K), antioxydants, carotenoides and are low calories. They are delicious on their own but try stuffing them with this delicious filling and you will get a fantastic summery starter.