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Chocolate It's
the dessert that many of us can't resist if only for it's soul stirring,
head-to-toe satisfying chocolatey goodness.
In
fact, recent studies have pointed to chocolate's
health benefits as a cancer fighter and a delicious part of heart healthy.
It may actually be good for you, but most important... chocolate
makes you feel good. Really! Chocolate
has a host of "feel good" mood altering chemicals. Endorphins that help
relieve stress are boosted by chocolate; serotonin a natural anti-depressant
is increased by chocolate and scientists are finding plenty of other effects that
chocoholics have been talking about for centuries.
The only
drawback to eating chocolate is the sugar that gets added...
which means calories and weight gain if a chocolate habit
runs wild. But that fact doesn't stop true chocolate lovers
from indulging in their in their favorite food group, with
sweet memories of mom's best chocolate chip cookies (still
warm from the oven) or romantic reveries of their first Valentine
kiss (chocolate, of course). An extra few sit ups are a small
price to pay for the pleasure of eating such a delicious treat.
More
chocolate recipes around the Web:
Around
the Web, check out top sites offering the best in chocolate desserts online
ranging from Christmas
chocolate recipes and other traditional favorites, to unusual gourment food
pairings, chocolate cocktails, exotic international dishes, and more for the confirmed
chocoholic ... Chocolate
Recipes, Tips and Photo Instruction - Food Network
- Quick, easy "Chocolate 101" recipes with complete ingredients lists
& instructions for making homemade chocolate mousse, poundcake, souffle, truffles
and more. Chocolate
Recipes - Just it like it says - featuring an encyclopedia of chocolate
including more than 100 recipes for cheesecakes, cookies, cakes, brownies, fudge,
truffles. Chocolate
Club's Chocolate Recipes - Browseable by topic including cakes, candies,
cookies, (at least 2 dozen for chocolate chip) chocolate drinks, brownies and
puddings plus more exotic fare including... chocolate pasta. Chocolate
Fondue Recipes | Simply Recipes - Variations on a theme with a basic chocolate
fondue recipe and tips for adding zing with espresso, orange zest, and more, with
links to related resources. Brownie
Recipes - A dozen recipes at last count, from basic to peanut butter brownies. Chocolate
Drinks Recipes - A good collection of recipes for chocolate shakes, floats,
hot chocolate, and moccha drinks. HERSHEY'S
Kitchens - Recipes - The source for baking with milk chocolate featuring
a menu browseable by topic including holiday baking, birthdays, quick & easy,
fun kids' recipes, with intructional video tips. Gourmet
Chocolate Recipes from Hank Friedman - Like truffles? Check out soul satifsying
concoctions including raspberry, strawberry, coconut, and macadamia nut truffles
and lots more. Hank's the man. 10
Chocolate Cocktails - A Valentine's Day special from FineLiving.com with
complete mixing instructions for a chocolate martini, peppermint schnapps hot
chocolate, brownie cognac and more.
Mole
(Sauce) Mahalo - The Mexican national dish incorporating
chocolate with chicken, pork and turkey dishes, with complete
recipes and ingredient sources including history, trivia,
related blogs and cooking forums.
Chocolate
and Wine Pairing - A quick guide to pairing ports, reislings, and merlots
with your favorite dessert. also
see -> Chocolate Recipes in the Chiff Chef Recipe
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see -> Valentine's
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