Valentine's Day Recipe Selections

Mango Sangria

by Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Ingredients:

· 1 bottle dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work well)
· 3 tablespoons peach schnapps
· 2 packets DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Mango Dessert Sauce
· 1 orange, sliced
· 1 lemon, sliced
· 1 lime, sliced
· 5-6 mint leaves
· 3-4 large strawberries, quartered, or 1 pint raspberries
· club or lemon-lime soda and ice, for topping off glasses of sangria at table

Directions:

1. In a large pitcher, whisk together wine, schnapps and Mango Dessert Sauce.
2. Add sliced orange, lemon, lime, and mint leaves to pitcher. Chill sangria in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.
3. To serve, spoon fruits into glasses, adding a few quartered strawberries or raspberries in each glass. Pour sangria over top of the fruit.
4. Top glasses off with a splash of soda and ice, if desired.

Chef’s Tip:

Substitute sparkling wine for white wine for a delicious Bellini!

MAKES 1 PITCHER, ABOUT 6 GLASSES.

Raspberry Daiquiri Swirled Brownies

By DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

Ingredients

- 1 box DCD Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix, prepared using recipe on box.
- 1 packet DCD Raspberry Daiquiri Mix
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 egg

Directions:

1. Prepare Brownie Mix batter as directed.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, Daiquiri Mix, and egg.
3. Pour brownie batter into prepared 8” baking pan, and drop dollops of Daiquiri cream Mixture on top of the brownie batter one inch apart.
4. Swirl together using a dinner knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cut into 2” squares and serve.

Red Velvet & Merlot Fudge Trifle

by Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Prepare Red Velvet Pancake Mix as directed and bake in a loaf pan at 350 Degrees for 28-32 minutes, or until baked thoroughly. When cool, cut the cake into large chunks.

Prepare White Chocolate Mousse using DCD Mousse Mix and Chef Series White Chocolate.

In a wine glass, layer cake pieces, DCD Merlot Fudge Sauce, White Chocolate Mousse, and 

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Drown in Sweet Goodness this Valentine's Day by Catherine Godbey with Decatur Daily Living

You can find a fun article on me and three yummy recipes in the Decatur Daily today!  Here is the link: 

http://www.decaturdaily.com/life/food/article_6dcbfe90-9364-11e3-8dfd-10604b9f6eda.html#.UvulmSv_ukE.gmail

Dalmation Cupcakes

Dalmation Cupcakes

Dalmation cupcakes! Made in memory of my dalmation, Penny, whose birthday was January 8th. I have been making these in early January each year since 2005 from a Betty Crocker recipe, but this year I used our Dove Chocolate Discoveries' Chocolate Baking Mix and used the chocolate chips from it. There is a cream cheese center with some more chips melted in ; )

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Watermelon Slices with White Chocolate and Sparkling Lime Sea Salt by Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Add a sweet and salty chocolate twist to your watermelon!

 

What you will need:

8-10 Slices of watermelon

2 (2 oz.) bars of DCD Chef-Series White Chocolate, melted

1-2 Teaspoons of DCD Sparkling Lime Sea Salt

 Directions:

 

Lay watermelon slices on a flat surface, drizzle (try using a squeeze bottle) with the melted DCD Chef Series White Chocolate, and sprinkle with DCD Sparkling Lime Sea Salt.

 

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Dark Chocolate Gelato by Dove Chocolate Discoveries (TM)

Yield: 4-5 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

½ teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

2 bars (4 oz.) DCD Chef Series Dark Chocolate, melted

1 ½ cups heavy cream

2/3 cup DCD Cocoa Powder

2/3 cup Irish cream liqueur

Directions:

1. Add 2-3-inches of water to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and place a larger heatproof bowl inside (like a double boiler).

2. Pour sugar, salt, eggs and yolks into the bowl and whisk for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture reaches 165⁰F. Cool completely, then stir in melted chocolate.

3. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream, Cocoa Powder, and liqueur to stiff peaks.

4. Fold whipped cream into egg mixture. Pour into a clean baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours, until semi-firm. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for an additional 1-2 hours, until solid. Scoop and serve.

 

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Something for you Sumertime "Grill-seekers" ; )

Cocoa Spice Sliders with Molé Aioli

    DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

 

 What you’ll need:
1lb Ground Beef
2 Tbsp DCD Sweet ’n’ Spicy  Cocoa Rub
2 Tsp Salt
¼ cup DCD Molé Simmering Sauce
¼ cup Mayonnaise
Lettuce & Tomato
Hamburger buns (we used onion rolls – delicious!)

Directions:
For the slider patties: Preheat grill or pan over medium heat. Combine Ground Beef, DCD Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Cocoa Rub, and Salt in a large bowl. Mix until combined, then shape into six uniform patties. Cook patties to preferred doneness.

For the Aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together DCD Molé Simmering Sauce and mayonnaise.

Assembly: Cut each bun in half, placing a slider patty on the bottom half. Top with lettuce, tomato and 1-2 teaspoons of the Mole Aioli.

Host your very own grilling & chilling party with me : )

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