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Jean-Christophe Novelli's food to get you in the mood

jean christophe novelliFood and sensuality have gone hand in hand for centuries. Whether it's warm seductive colours to appeal to the eye, smooth, silky textures that melt on the tongue, or irresistible smells to whet your appetite, the perfect romantic dish incorporates all of these to appeal to the senses, and sensuality, of your favourite man. Try these heart melters courtesy of original casanova Jean-Christophe Novelli



Start off with fresh Black Mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers! Enjoy this with a glass of ice cold champagne.

Rocket, Avocado & Pine Nut Salad

200g washed wild rocket
1 ripe avocado
30gm pine nuts
20gm parmesan shavings
Olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Balsamic vinegar
Fresh milled black pepper
1 passion fruit

Method

  • Toast the pine nuts until golden brown.
  • Cut the avocado into nice-sized cubes, not too small.
  • Place all ingredients in a bowl together (reserve some parmesan for a topping).
  • Mix gently together by hand, mix passion fruit with lemon juice oil (the dressing should be equal parts lemon juice oil and balsamic).
  • Serve in small bowls with parmesan shavings on top.

Half a dozen Oysters to share

  • Shuck oysters five minutes before needed.
  • Detach the flesh from the shell and turn over, pour out the first water.
  • Leave in shell and allow for second water to come up before serving.
  • Add a teaspoon of half whipped double cream and a drop of tobasco on each oyster.
  • Adjust tobasco to your own taste and sprinkle on some freshly chopped chives.



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