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In Like Water for Chocolate, cooks cast special spells using chocolate as an elixer. Instead of creating gold, they created passion. The cayenne in this love potion is sure to heat up the chemistry between you and your special someone this Valentine’s Day, so you can tango until it’s time to siesta.

4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon organic ground cayenne
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• fresh mint for garnish (optional but looks very pretty and freshens the breath!)

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Here comes the sun … so welcome in the dreary month of February.  This colorful montage bursts with antioxidants and bright citrus flavors and is the perfect complement to the Pomegranate Pork recipe.

4-6 servings

Ingredients

Salad

• 6 cups washed and dried field greens
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds
• 2 blood oranges or clementines, peeled and sectioned
• 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

Dressing

• 1/2 cup pomegranate balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup blood orange olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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Some historians speculate that the pomegranate, rather than the apple, was the source of all that drama in the Garden of Eden. In this heart-healthy recipe, the tension between the assertive spices and the sweet fruity glaze creates a drama all its own. Good for the heart, speaking both anatomically and metaphysically!

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin
• 3 1/2 teaspoons Smith & Truslow  Organic Coriander·Cumin Rub
• 2 organic cinnamon sticks
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup pure pomegranate juice
• 1 blood orange (or any juicy orange)
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)

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Earthy rosemary and sweet garlic couple together to make these crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside morsels irresistible. In the Middle Ages, rosemary was associated with wedding ceremonies.  It’s well known that garlic is associated with virility. Make this as a symbol of your love.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes cut into wedges
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 Tablespoons Smith and Truslow Organic Rosemary·Garlic Rub (more…)