Foodie Friday: For The Love Of Chocolate

Warning. This post may cause weight gain. I feel like I have gained five pounds just writing it up. I don't think I am alone in being a chocolate lover. "Mr. Shop This" likes to say that I am addicted to the cocoa bean. :) If you love chocolate, too, this post is for you. 

Chocolate Martini

Nothing like a boozy beginning or ending to a date night. This is your Valentine cocktail. I am not a vodka drinker at all, but a chocolate martini hides all of that flavor. It's creamy, sweet, and chocolatey. You need to try it once in your life.

Sweet Serenity Kitchen

Chocolate Truffle Tart

Well, this is pretty fancy, and one of the first assembled desserts taught in a pastry class. But don't fear, the recipe author states that it is so easy that even a beginner can make it.

Sprinkle Bakes

Hot Chocolate Macarons
These hot chocolate macarons are made with an indulgent chocolate cookie shell and a dreamy marshmallow filling.

Broma Bakery

Boozy Coconut Hot Chocolate

A decadently delicious way to warm up. I adore hot chocolate but stay away from dairy, so this recipe is great for me or anyone. It's made with rum, but any type of liquor can be substituted.

Windy City Dinner Fairy

Best Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Isn't this a showstopper! And yes, that is whipped Cream on the top. Mounds of it! 

The Cookie Rookie

Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Bundt Cake
Simply decadent! And yes that is Chocolate Ganache being generously poured on top of the finished cake. To go along with those beautiful blood oranges, there is orange liquor in the batter. Talk about elevating a recipe!

Feasting At Home

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Have you had these? Those at The Zodiac Room of Neiman's truly are the best I have ever had. This recipe is supposedly the same. There's a story about how this recipe came into the right or wrong hands. I, for one, am going to try it. As I remember them, they are thick and chewy, as they should be!

Cooking Classy

Chocolate Lovers Coconut Milkshakes with  Sea Salt

A really good hand churned milkshake is hard to be as a sweet treat. I absolutely love them, but the feeling isn't mutual. In this case, the risk may be worth the reward. YUM!

How Sweet Eats

 Stuffed Hot Chocolate French Toast Gluten & Dairy Free

This dish is proof that food can be delicious and still good for you. Truth is, gluten is not good for anyone. I think I will try this on Super Bowl Sunday.

Saucy Kitchen

Gluten Free Super Moist Chocolate Cake

What this recipe lacks in gluten (who needs it?) it makes up for in pure chocolate.

Pure Wow

Salty Dark & Milk Chocolate Skillet Cookie

One of the best things you can make in your cast iron pan. I never had a skillet cookie but this looks divine and I bet, fun to make and eat!

The Modern Proper

Devil's Food Layer Cake

There's a secret to this recipe, which I have never done. Can't wait to try it.

Williams Sonoma

Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate, Heavy Cream, a touch of butter, and vanilla, is all you need to make this recipe. The toppings are up to you. You can find empty heart shaped candy boxes at Amazon.

Sally's Baking Addiction

Baked Chocolate Fudge Glazed Doughnuts

With 125 five star reviews, this recipe is one to try. These are said to be super easy and very yummy, They look delish!

Half Baked Harvest

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Ganache is a chocolate lovers dream spoonful. It's chocolate and cream melted together.  I just made this recipe last weekend. I used it as the filling between layers on a chocolate cake. OMG! It is so light and fluffy. You will love it.

Baking A Moment

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Saturday Sweets From Shop This

Ingredient Spotlight: Lemons

 

Brighten up these cold winter days with the zing of lemons. Whenever I want to take a dish from good to great, I reach for a lemon. They are so versatile and play well with savory food as well as sweets. Not to mention the health benefits! Enjoy these 12 eye catching recipes staring lovely lemons.

Cheesy Lemon Flatbread Pizza With Hot Honey

This recipe begins with homemade Naan bread. Then comes lemon infused oil that you make yourself. Add plenty of gooey Buratta cheese (or cheese of your choice), thin lemon slices, a little bacon (or not), greens of your choice, and hot honey. Doesn't this just look and sound so good? It's a five star recipe, and I can see why.

How Sweet Eats

Lemon Chai Cake

This recipe for a sweet lemony almond cake gets a citrusy twist with the warming flavors of chai. And as you might guess, the chai flavors come from fresh brewed chai tea. What a treat!

Half Baked Harvest

Meyer Lemon Risotto 

Looks good, doesn't it? Loving the idea of adding the green Swiss chard on top for color, texture, and a touch of healthy.

Kitchen Confidence

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes With Blueberry Syrup

This is what I would like make for breakfast this Sunday, in the midst of all of the winter weather. A wonderful new restaurant in Chicago serves it for brunch. It is so good!

The Original Dish

Herbed Garlic Butter Scallops with Lemony Feta Dressing

These scallops are easy enough for a week night meal, but fancy enough for company. Tieghan says that the lemony dressing is slightly addicting. 

Half Baked Harvest

Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Coconut Crust

These beautiful bars get their color from pink lemons. Have you every heard of them? They are said to be "absolutely stunning." Look for them in the produce aisle. They are in peak season now.

Cooking On The Weekends

Spaghetti with Shrimp, Lemon, Mint and Pecorino

Here's a lightened up pasta dish, that is as unique as it is pretty. This is one to try, and it is going to be a crowd pleaser.

Food and Wine

Brioche French Toast with Fruit Syrup and Meyer Lemon Marmalade

I made French Toast for Christmas, and actually ate it! One of my favorites. This recipe dresses up your toast in a lemon marmalade. YUM!

Williams Sonoma

Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Pepper And Fresh Thyme

This recipe calls itself a side dish, but I would be happy eating it as my main dish. It's served with a honey Dijon sauce on the side.

Foodness Gracious

Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie

I can not resist a well done meringue. I love to make it but like to eat it even more. The secret is cream of tartar and no humidity. Where's a fork?

A Beautiful Mess

Fish en Papillote with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

I think this is my favorite of the recipe roundup. How attractive, and ever so easy. Essentially, the fish is steamed in parchment paper, and infused with fresh herbs, lemon juice, white wine, and a touch of shallot butter. Delicate and delicious!

Love and Olive Oil

Lemon Mousse With Candied Lemons

One of my fave desserts is chocolate mousse, and I love to make it. This recipe promises to be light as air with a five star rating. Not to mention, it is easy yet very impressive when served in wine glasses.
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Foodie Friday: Cooking With Red Wine

It's #NationalRedWineDay, and we are celebrating with 14 boozy recipes.  If you are like me, you take any opportunity to cook or bake with alcohol. Cooking with wine is the perfect way to bring a subtle flavor and a new level of complexity to any dish. I do it all of the time. In fact, any time a savory recipe calls for water, add wine instead. Today's recipe roundup features, sweet and savory dishes that promise to impress your guests and tantalize your tastebuds. 

So pop a cork and get cooking!

Red Wine Cherry Tomato

Crostini is simply chic. I have noticed that men especially enjoy them. The tomatoes have been roasted with a dash of balsamic for tang, and a good helping of red wine for acidity. The result is some serious flavor.

Wry Toast Eats

Short Rib Meatballs With Red 

Wine Sauce

Just when I thought you couldn't improve upon the classic meatball, this recipe comes into our lives. The ground short ribs add the richness.

Williams Sonoma Taste

Smoked Ancho Chile Salted Steaks With Drunken Burst Cherries + Burrata

Isn't this an interesting combination? The wine comes in with the drunken cherries. The best news, this recipe works with any cut of steak.

Half Baked Harvest

Red Wine Chocolate Snack Cake

I looked at quite a few red wine cake recipes for this post. This one stood out to me. It had me at the word "snack." Sometimes you just need a bite of chocolate and a sip of wine to get you through the day. The ganache topping with flaky sea salt must be everything!

Food and Wine Magazine

Red Wine–Dijon Vinaigrette

One of the things I love to make is a good vinaigrette. The sky is the limit as to the flavors you can create. The red wine used in this dressing has been reduced on the stove. How interesting!

Food and Wine

Turkey Sliders With Red Wine Caramelized Onions & Goat Cheese

I love a good turkey burger. This recipe has all of the extras one could want. The red wine caramelized onions are the big stars here. I can only imagine the depth of flavors!  By the way, this recipe calls for ground turkey breast. 

Looks fab!

Broma Bakery

Sangria Cupcakes

I am not sure if I would take a sip of wine or a bite of the cupcake first. This is a real grown up treat. The cupcakes are made with fruit in the batter and frosted with a red wine buttercream. Imagine licking that bowl!

The First Year Blog

Read Wine Steak Marinade

I recently marinated a grass fed strip steak. It was my first time, and it won't be my last. Fabulous! My marinade had no recipe but it did have red wine in it.

 Try it!

Eat Well 101

 Ratatouille Tart

A good way to use up all of the Summer produce. This beautiful tart would make for a lovely lunch! 

Food and Wine

Strawberry Red Wine Sorbet

Isn't this the most luscious looking sorbet? I make ice cream weekly, but have never made sorbet. This recipe looks like it would be worth the effort.

Havoc In The Kitchen

Red Wine + Goat Cheese Risotto with Caramelized Mushrooms

This is one of my very favorites of this recipe roundup. Maybe it is because I love every element of this dish. Making risotto is good for the soul, and a test of your patience, for sure. 

How Sweet Eats

Red Wine Portobello Burger With "Mozzarella" {Vegan}

Picture proof that you don't need meat to make a hearty burger. This recipe is said to be slightly smoky and just a

 little bit spicy. 

Veganosity

Red Wine Ice Cream Float

Crazy easy to make, and an elegant ending to a beautiful meal. Only three ingredients needed for this unique cocktail/dessert.

Likes N Trends

Sticky Red Wine Glazed Wings

My record of never having had wings is still intact. However, even I have to admit that these look good. They are said to be sweet, savory, and boozy! Now that's a tasty trio.

Sweet and Savory Meals

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