Love is in the air, and if you haven't made plans to sweep her off her feet, you better get cooking -- and I mean cooking! To all the men who complain that Valentine's day is just a hallmark holiday; to those who can't afford to splurge on an evening out, to those who don't believe in showing love with gifts, and to the ones who just hate sitting next to other cookie cutter couples in a crowded restaurant on a day that is supposed to celebrate your unique love, Eric S. Lee has the answer. Lee is a Colorado restauranteur and author of 'Sweeping Her Off Her Feet With Food: The Ultimate Guide to Romance and Seduction in the Kitchen.'

Chef Lee wants you to take a new approach to this very special day by giving you a step-by-step guide to romance and seduction in the kitchen. How would you like to make your love, grilled salmon with fresh mango salsa, or blackened catfish smothered in etouffee? How would she feel if you whipped up baked brie en croute with sliced apples and baguettes, or chicken sheldon topped with shrimp and a brandy shallot butter sauce? What do you think she will want to do after she takes a bite of triple chocolate cake or apple crisp with vanilla ice cream?

Don't be intimidated by the names, these recipes are delicious and simple to prepare. The key to any woman's heart is to make her feel special and that she is the only woman for you. In order to do that you have to set the stage for romance.

Step 1: Pick a Menu that you know she will love. My favorite is the Beef Tenderloin with Bordelaise sauce, Shrimp & Red Pepper Aioli Crostini, Traditional Caesar Salad, and Triple Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice cream. Paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon, I am putty in his hands.

Step 2: Send her flowers or chocolate with a note, inviting her to an intimate dinner at home.

Step 3: Prepare your menu, set the table with candles and pick the perfect romantic tunes to set the mood.

Step 4: When she arrives home, leave a trail of rose petals leading her to a bubble bath where you have champagne on ice and bite size appetizers waiting. Feed her and massage her while she soaks and releases the stresses of the day.

Step 5: Lay out a beautiful dress on the bed and tell her to meet you in the dining room.

Step 6: Pop open the wine, light the candles and serve her a dinner made with love and appreciation.

The sensations you experience when you savor delicious food intensifies the feelings you have for each other, and the act of preparing it is an intimate affair. If you want to sweep her off her feet, then take Eric's advice and "Take the time to make one romantic meal a month minimum and your love will change guaranteed."

Chef Eric Lee's Special Valentine's Day E-book edition is available through Feb. 12!




Rebecca Brody is a Relationship Coach in New York City. She is the creator of She Caught the Crazy! If you need relationship advice or want to work with Coach Brody contact Brody@TheLuvCoach.com or go to www.TheLuvCoach.com. For more crazy stories visit www.SheCaughtTheCrazy.com