Image One of the more heartening stories to come roaring down the information highway of late, at least about food, involves an unbeatable combination: dark chocolate desserts and red wines. Simply put, dark chocolate cake ingredients matched with a suitable selection of red … [Read more...]
Undercover: Foods You Wouldn’t Think Were Healthful
When it comes to food, we think that we know which to eat and which to avoid. We have grown up knowing to eat vegetables and avoid fats, sweets and salt. For the most part, these rules are great ones to live by. However, it's possible that you may be missing out on all the … [Read more...]
Easy Molten Chocolate Cake
Imagine decadent dark chocolate liquid lusciously oozing from the center of a moist and warm chocolate cake. If the image alone makes you swoon then this is definitely one dessert you should make at home. It is actually pretty easy to make - one story about how it came to be was … [Read more...]
Chocolate and Orange Cupcakes
Chocolate orange cupcakes are fruity treats for those with a sweet tooth. It is a perfect snack or party food. Top it with fresh orange segments or other fruits to make them more delectable. These cupcakes may be frozen too, simply store them without the icing. Makes … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate: Need I Say More?
Chocolate has the stigma of being a “woman” food. But when it comes to dark chocolate, both men and women can benefit from adding a bit to their diet. Surely you have started to hear the rumors that there may be a lot more benefits to eating dark chocolate, beyond just taming rag … [Read more...]
Catalan Beef Stew
Catalan Beef Stew or "Estofado de Ternera a la Catalana" is a unique stew with a special ingredient – chocolate! This scrumptious dish of Spanish origin will definitely please your taste buds. Ingredients: 250g piece pancetta, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup extra v … [Read more...]
Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake
Chocolate amaretto cheesecake is a delicious dessert that can definitely cap off a perfect meal. Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur made of almond or apricot pits. It is often added to coffee or cocktails and even soda. At times it is added to desserts to give them a sort of … [Read more...]
Champorado
Champorado is a Filipino comfort food that is served for breakfast or sometimes as a snack. It is made of rice and chocolate. A sweet breakfast as we call it is definitely a treat for both kids and adults alike. This dish is best eaten with tuyo or dried fish. The saltiness from … [Read more...]
Baileys Chocolate Fudge
Everyone indulges in chocolate once in a while. It is eaten for dessert, as a snack. Here’s a delicious recipe with a unique ingredient –Baileys. Its creaminess adds a kick to this melt in your mouth recipe. Ingredients: 1 395g can sweetened condensed milk 100g … [Read more...]
Lime and Mint Chocolate Posset
A light dessert, suited perfectly to follow rich, heavy dinners. Sweet enough to satisfy sugar cravings, but not over the top with flavours and too sickly. Use After Eights to get the best possible, but any other soft Chocolate bar with Mint Flavourings will work quite … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Some people find this weird, but it is extremely delicious. It is sweet and salty at the same time. It is similar to Royce’s chocolate covered potato chips, but it is more sinful. You can slice the bacon in bite size pieces if desired. Ingredients: 6-8 s … [Read more...]
Raspberry Tiramisu
Instead of layers of Chocolate, the bright layers of berries in this dish are very light (light enough for a summer treat) and fruity to go with many dishes as a dessert. Try experimenting with different soft fruit in place of the Peaches and Raspberries – you can use a w … [Read more...]
Broken Biscuit Cakes
If you’re like me, you’ll hate it when a packet of Biscuits has broken ones in them. But, if you have this recipe to hand, you’ll always have a tasty treat to hand. They’ll last in a fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to three weeks, so that you’ll still get the same qual … [Read more...]
Orange and Rum Chocolate Truffles
This is a very fancy sweet and great for showing off to guests. To really show off to your guests, you can give these out in fancy boxes, customised with little features special for each guest. As with most desserts, making sure you use the best quality Chocolate possible … [Read more...]
Velvety Chocolate Crème Brulee
This dish takes very little time to prepare, but the results are outstanding if you leave them overnight to chill. If you have a blowtorch, use it to caramelise the Sugar on top, failing that, use a very hot Grill, before leaving to set a little bit. To Serve 4 500ml … [Read more...]
Easy Chocolate Fudge
This is a very simple dish, which would prove very popular. It’s creamy, crumbly, and full of flavour. Try a range of different flavours, and you can also use a range of fillings - candied fruit, biscuits and dried fruit are all great ideas. It’s easy to make, but takes … [Read more...]
Devil’s Food Cake
Sweet, Chocolaty and full of calories. But so tasty, so tempting and definitely lives up to the name! Serve it with some Fresh Cream, or a dollop of Vanilla Ice Cream to really top it off! To serve 10 140g Plain Chocolate 100ml Milk 2tbsp Cocoa Powder 140g Unsalted … [Read more...]
Grilled Peaches with Chocolate and Marzipan
Soft, juicy with a nice crisp edge to them – these Grilled Peaches are a great desert, especially after a rustic main course. For an extra crisp, sweet finish to them, sprinkle half a teaspoon of Brown Sugar over the top before grilling. If you’re not too fond of Peaches, y … [Read more...]
Classic Valentines Day Meal
The first meal for the week is a classic menu. A rough time frame has been included to help it easier to plan and prepare, just to help the special night or day go without a hitch! Starter Starting with a true classic starter - Smoked Salmon Pate. A smooth, creamy dish, … [Read more...]
Chili Chocolate Fondue
Everyone loves chocolate. Here's an interesting twist to the classic chocolate fondue. A hint of chili gives this recipe an extraordinary taste. It is bitter, sweet and spicy all at the same time. The Nutella gives it a nutty taste as well. It is a wonderful dessert, but you … [Read more...]