Want to see if you and your lover have the right recipe for romance? How he whips up a meal can offer some major clues
The free spirit
Does he let inspiration dictate his menu? People who regularly cook sans recipe tend to be creative thinkers.
The mix and matcher
This fairly analytical cook will usually use a combination of packaged and fresh foods.
The grilling master
This is a 'Man’s way to cook!' Chefs who cook this way tend to be pretty masculine and usually ascribe to the 'bigger is better' school of cooking.
The microwave gourmet
Time is of the essence for this chef.
The curious foodie
This chef is up on the latest trends and must-try ingredients. They tend to be extroverts and look to experts for guidance.
The passionate vegetarian
'Many celebrities have embraced a vegetarian diet, such as Tobey Maguire, Shania Twain, Anne Hathaway and Olivia Wilde,' says Castrigno.
The nurturer
We’re talking comfort food here. These chefs are all about taking care of their guests.
The take-away advocate
'This host loves food, but has little interest in cooking or cleaning up, and perceives those things as a chore rather than an enjoyment,' says Castrigno.
The fat-free fanatic
'This chef is very focused on health and weight control in particular,' says Castrigno.
The exotic explorer
This chef likes to go off the beaten track. 'Ethnic foods offer intrigue, mysterious flavours, and are often very healthful,' says Castrigno.