Saigon Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls!

The Saigon Cinnamon Swirl Cinnamon Roll Mix is so YUMMY! I even think they are better than Cinnabon's! These are great any day to make the day more special,perfect for a Sunday brunch or fresh out of the oven for Christmas morning.

Now you can make homemade Cinnamon Rolls with an authentic yeast recipe. Smell the exotic Saigon cinnamon and serve them hot out of the oven, gooey with melted frosting and creamy milk chocolate.

Treat your family to these extra special cinnamon rolls and watch the thank you's roll in!

Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com. Thank you! Kim

FREE Trip to Punta Cana!

Sales Incentive Trip

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Will you be joining us? Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com with any questions or to become a Chocolatier with DOVE Chocolate Discoveries. Thank you!

TV Program Guest Appearance

I was honored to be a guest on a TV program today! It will air in December, four times per week throughout the month. I arrived at the station to meet the director and camera people. After I was finished setting up the two hosts arrived. They were lovely (two teens - boy/girl). Both did a fantastic job assisting me with the recipes and asking questions. I could tell they had spent time thinking about questions to ask prior to the show's taping. We made the following recipes:

** Pretty in Pink Berry Smoothie
** Corn Salsa with a chocolate flair
** Brownie Bombs
** Truffles
** Peppermint Delight Smoothie

The time preparing the recipes on air flew by! I enjoyed the experience and hope the television viewers will as well. I will post an update, when the program is edited and available online to view. What a great time....Thank you!

Peppermint Delight Smoothie!!!

Perfect for the holidays and kids! These smoothies are soooo yummy! I made them on the TV program I was a guest on today and everyone at the station LOVED them! They will be a hit your party or get together or just you and the family. The peppermint is light and refreshing. If you LOVE peppermint or even if you are not a big fan, I believe you will enjoy these smoothies!

Creamy Peppermint Delight

Ingredients

* 2 cups ice
* 1 peppermint candy stick - broken into 1" pieces
* 4 ounces milk
* 1/3 cup cream soda
* 1 pouch DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ (DCD) Frosty White Chocolate
Smoothie Mix
* 2-3 peppermint candy sticks for garnish

PREPARATION
1. In an electric blender, pour ice, peppermint stick, milk, cream soda and White Chocolate Smoothie Mix, in that order. Blend for 30 seconds or until thoroughly mixed.

2. Pour into glasses and garnish with a plain or chocolate-covered peppermint stick.

Double CHOCOLATE Pumpkin Cupcakes

This cupcake recipe is perfect for any Fall, Thanksgiving or Halloween gathering or party!

** Great for a kids' Halloween party too.

My daughters love these cupcakes and with pumpkin in them, I love them even more...nothing like getting fruits and veggies in little ones, when they are least suspecting - hehe!


Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 C. cake flour
* 2/3 C. DOVE Chocolate Discoveries cocoa powder
* 2 t. baking powder
* 1 t. baking soda
* 1/2 t. salt
* 1 C. plain lowfat yogurt
* 1 3/4 C. canned pumpkin (15 oz. can)
* 1 t. white vinegar
* 2 t. vanilla extract
* 1/2 C. unsalted butter, softened
* 1 1/2 C. lightly-packed light brown sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 8 oz chopped DOVE Chocolate Chef Series Dark Chocolate

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners.

2. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt together; set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt, pumpkin, vinegar, and vanilla extract, set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, and using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Alternately beat in the flour and pumpkin mixtures in thirds (for example, beat in 1/3 flour mixture followed by 1/3 pumpkin mixture and repeat until everything is combined). Fold in the chocolate.

4. Working quickly, spoon batter into cupcake cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Place cupcake pans in the center of the preheated 350 degree oven and bake approximately 25 minutes. Cupcakes are done when they spring back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire racks for 10 minutes then remove cupcakes from pans and let cool completely on the wire racks.

5. While cupcakes are cooling, prepare cream cheese frosting (recipe follows). When cupcakes are completely cool, spread with frosting.


Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:
* 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 C. unsalted butter, softened
* 2 C. powdered sugar
* 1/4. t. vanilla extract
* 1/2 t. DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Spice Chai Tea

In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and Spice Chai Tea. If frosting is too soft, chill in fridge for 15-20 minutes.

Frost cupcakes and decorate with molded chocolates, sprinkles, shaved chocolate, etc...ENJOY!

To purchase DOVE Chocolate Discoveries products, please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com.

Gifting with DOVE Chocolate

Who is on your shopping list? Let's check them off with chocolate!

I love this time of year when everything is beginning to look festive and everyone is joyous and giving. I love to give more than I do to receive. DOVE Chocolate makes giving so easy! Whether you are thanking your childrens' teachers with a couple of our chocolate covered graham crackers or chocolate covered pretzels along with a chai tea or smoothie packet tucked in a mug or our $10 gift of Sea-Salted Chocolate Covered Caramels for the postal carrier, hairdresser, etc. Who doesn't LOVE premium (melt-in-your-mouth) chocolate and what better than to receive it for a gift?


DOVE created these lovely gift towers and gift boxes filled with delights for your gifting pleasure:


We have gifts $20 and less! Teens love our smoothies (Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Coconut Chocolate Chip or our Frosty White). The Cappuccino Biscottini, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans and Java Chocolate Chip Smoothies are perfect for the coffee lover on your list! Our smoothies are only $18.

Have you been invited to holiday parties? A great hostess gift is our Chocolate Martini Mix, only $20 and makes 20-25 full-size martinis. Just add flavored vodka, milk and ice into a shaker or blender ~ voila' it's that EASY!!!

Dads love the Choco-Caramel Crunch! This NEW product has been a hit!! The Choco-Caramel Crunch is popcorn touched by a fairy godmother's magic wand. Chewy gooey caramels? Crunchy pretzels and potato sticks? Bling! Caramelized dry roasted almonds and DCD Milk Chocolate drizzled lavishly over all? Bling-bling! You asked for sweet, salty, chewy-crunchy. Your wish is our command. Taste and be transformed. (PACKAGED IN A GIFTABLE READY-TO-GIVE 10-OZ. CANISTER)

Do you have coffee lovers on your list? Our Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans are perfect! One half-pound dark chocolate covered and one-half pound milk/white marbelized chocolate covered roasted espresso beans are sure to please. Or our Milk Chocolate enrobed Cappuccino Biscottini are delicious. Both ONLY $20...also only $20 are:

Cinnamon Dusted Almonds (milk or dark chocolate)

Milk Chocolate Cashews/Dark Chocolate Almonds

Dark Chocolate Covered Fruit Collection (8 oz each ~ Cherries, Blueberries and Cranberries)

I also offer Corporate Gifting, please contact me to learn more. I love to help take care of business' clients and Associates. We can deliver directly to their door!

Let me help you do some shopping from your home, no parking headaches or standing in long lines! Chocolate treats please.....Please visit www.dove-chocolate-discoveries.com/kimberlylucak to view the entire catalog and more fabulous recipes. Please contact me to order at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com by December 12, 2011 for guaranteed delivery for Christmas!

CORN SALSA ~ Ole'

I have made the Corn Salsa so many times and try to remember to share it (it is so good)! Everyone raves about it and it will be a hit at your Mexican Fiesta or Football party as well!


Ingredients:

16 oz bag Frozen Corn thawed
2 tbsp garlic infused extra virgin olive oil (or olive oil and garlic powder)
3 radishes diced1/2 small red onion chopped
1 green onion top chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
2 tbsp DCD Sweet n Spicy Cocoa Rub
3 tbsp DCD Choc Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
Juice from 1 lime
2 tbsp fresh Cilantro finely chopped


Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine corn, olive oil & cocoa rub together. Roast corn mixture on cookie sheet for 25 min stirring once halfway thru. Remove con from oven and let cool 30 min. Combine corn & all other ingredients together. Chill for at least 1 hour & serve with tortilla chips.

Sweet 'N Spicy Roasted Nuts

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup sugar
• 16 oz pecan halves
• 3 tablespoons DCD Sweet 'n' Spicy Cocoa Rub
• 3 tablespoons DCD White Chocolate Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

Tools:

DCD Parchment Paper

DCD Spatula

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with DCD Parchment Paper.

2) In a large bowl, beat egg white and water until foamy. Add sugar, pecans, Cocoa Rub, and Vinaigrette and toss with Spatula to combine.

3) Pour coated pecans onto prepared baking sheet, and place into oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool.

Enjoy with your favorite pale ale and ENJOY!

One of our favorite ways to celebrate Dad is with a glass of his favorite brew and our Sweet 'n' Spiced Nuts!

Chocolate Museum

Last weekend we went to Put-in-Bay, OH to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary. We had a great time on the island and enjoyed the ferry boat ride.

For lunch we dined on the island and loved a rigatoni soup that was served at Mossback's! I need to find a recipe for the soup or return for another bowl. We checked out various sites, the Perry Monument which was under construction, toured Heinemann Winery and Crystal Cave. Also, on the island was the Chocolate Cafe with a Chocolate Museum attached.

Heinemann Winery is also the home of Crystal Cave (largest geode). It was so much fun to tour Crystal Cave and walk into the cavern was was all crystals. Also had a tour of Heinemann Winery. They grow 50% of the grapes used in their wines and grape juice. If I lived closer I would have offered wine and chocolate pairings! The cost of the tours also included a sample of wine or grape juice. If you purchase 4-6 bottles they will deliver to the Miller Ferry, which was awesome; do not need to carry bottles around with you for the day.

The museum offered information such as the history and making of chocolate and chocolate collectibles. I was surprised not to see DOVE Chocolate or MARS on the timeline. I thought the DOVE Bar would have been on the timeline? There were also to have your photo taken as Willie Wonka with the Oompa Loompas or as Lucy from the Lucille Ball Show in the chocolate episode.

The Chocolate Cafe offered chocolates from the South Bend Chocolate Company, an ice cream shop and a coffee bar with some desserts. Chocolates looked great! We had just finished lunch and were not hungry, but very thirsty since we had walked there from downtown and the temps were in the mid 80's. I enjoyed an iced Cappuccino and my husband had a raspberry iced tea. The iced Cappuccino hit the spot, a little energy boost and something cool to sip.

If you are planning a visit to South Bass Island where the Chocolate Cafe and Chocolate Museum are located, it is worth stopping in for a visit, something to drink or a chocolate to satisfy your craving.

Chocolate Cafe & Museum

820 Catawba Avenue

Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Heinemann Winery & Crystal Cave

978 Catawba Avenue

Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Mossbacks

371 NW Catawba (at Bay View Avenue)

Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Sea-Salted Caramels!

I was never a big caramel fan until I tried DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Sea-Salted Caramels. They are so creamy and smooth, not hard and chewy like other caramels and do not stick to your teeth like many other caramels.

Each of our buttery caramels is wrapped in premium Milk or Dark Chocolate and then dusted with 1 of 6 different exotic sea salts from around the world.

Milk Chocolate with Fleur De Del Salt from France: Proclaimed as the "caviar of salts," this delicate standout has a moist texture and a rich, sweet flavor.

Dark Chocolate with Bolivian Rose Salt from Bolivia: This South American beauty sparkles with exceptional flavor and a gorgeous rose/orange color.

Milk Chocolate with Murray River Pink Salt from Australia: With its apricot-colored flakes, this delicate and wonderfully mild salt melts quickly on your tongue.

Dark Chocolate with Cyprus Flake Salt from the Mediterranean: This distinctive salt features pyramid-shaped crystals, mild flavor and a light, fluffy character.

Milk Chocolate with Sel Gris Salt from France: Sel Gris soaks up minerals, nutrients and it's elegant grey color from the French clays of Guerande's salt ponds.

Dark Chocolate with Himalayan Pink Salt from Asia: For centuries, this salt has been prized for its beautiful color, high mineral content and natural healing properties.

As always, I am here to fulfill your chocolate cravings, please feel free to contact me, DecadentChocolate@gmail.com Thank you!

Pretty in Pink Choco-Berry Smoothie

Chocolate and berries have never been such a delight together! These smoothies are so refreshing and delicious. You will want to drink both servings yourself! But invite a friend and share, you will be glad you did! Don't let summer go by without trying these....They are very easy to make! The Frosty White Smoothie Mix is so versatile and this recipe is an example of one of the delicious recipes that can be made with it. I love the Chocolate-Berry smoothies!

Pretty in Pink Choco-Berry Smoothie

Makes 2 Smoothies.

Ingredients Smoothie:
1 packet DCD Frosty White Chocolate Smoothie Mix
¾ cup milk
2 cups ice
1½ teaspoons DCD Raspberry Dessert Sauce
2 oz. DCD Chef-Series Dark Chocolate (1 bar), chopped
DCD Raspberry Dusting Powder

Directions:
1. Add smoothie mix, milk and ice in a blender and pulse until ice is crushed and mixture begins to look like a smoothie.
2. Add raspberry sauce and chopped dark chocolate and pulse until desired consistency. If desired, add more raspberry sauce and chocolate to taste. Pour into glasses and garnish with raspberry dessert sauce, whipped cream and a raspberry.

Chef's Tip
To turn this family-friendly smoothie into an adults-only drink, add 2 oz. raspberry vodka, and serve in a martini glass rimmed with raspberry dusting powder.

Please contact me with questions or to purchase products to make these delicious smoothies at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com. Thank you!

Chocolate & Berry Crostini Recipes!

I have made this amazing and easy recipe and it is so scrumptious! Here is the original recipe and my modified recipe with milk or dark chocolate and Cinnamon Dusted Almonds!!!

White Chocolate & Berry Crostini

ingredients24 slices French baguette, cut ¼" thick
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Shaker
1 DCD Chef-Series White Chocolate bar (2 oz.), melted12 strawberries, sliced
¼ cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thinly slice baguette; arrange slices on baking sheet. Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar using Shaker. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp.
2. Coarsely chop White Chocolate. Melt chocolate in microwave on HIGH at 20-second intervals, stirring in between each until smooth; set aside.
3. Arrange sliced strawberries on each crostini slice. Drizzle each generously with melted White Chocolate and sprinkle with coarsely chopped pistachios.
Makes 24 crostini.

I just LOVE our Cinnamon Dusted Almonds and had to try to replacing the pistachios! I know why spoil a good thing? Unless you can make something else just as great!

DARK Chocolate and Cinnamon Dusted Almond Crostini

ingredients
24 slices French baguette, cut ¼" thick
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Shaker
1 DCD Chef-Series Milk or Dark Chocolate bar (2 oz.), your preference melted
12 strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup DCD Cinnamon Dusted Almonds (milk or dark chocolate), your preference

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thinly slice baguette; arrange slices on baking sheet. Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar using Shaker. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp.
2. Coarsely chop Milk/Dark Chocolate. Melt chocolate in microwave on HIGH at 20-second intervals, stirring in between each until smooth; set aside.
3. Arrange sliced strawberries on each crostini slice. Drizzle each generously with melted Milk/Dark Chocolate and sprinkle with coarsely chopped Cinnamon Dusted Almonds.
Makes 24 crostini. ENJOY!!!

Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com or (330) 630-3837 to order products to make this delicious recipe that is sure to please any crowd! Thank you!

Red, Blue & White Chocolate Mousse!

White Chocolate Mousse

ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
2 DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Chef-Series
White Chocolate bars (4 oz.)
DCD Pastry Bag
DCD Chef-Series Dark Chocolate,
DCD Dessert Decorator, for garnish
DCD Dark Chocolate Leaves, for garnish

PREPARATION
1. Pour cream and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer, and whip until soft peaks form. Set aside.
2. Melt chocolate in microwave on HIGH at 20-second intervals, stirring in between each until smooth.
3. Gently mix melted chocolate into whipped cream.
4. Use Pastry Bag to pipe mousse into glasses, alternating with blueberries and strawberries.
5. Garnish with a strawberry or blueberries and/or shaved White or Dark Chocolate using your Dessert Decorator. A strawberry dipped in white chocolate and then blue sprinkles would be lovely as well!!!

ENJOY!!!!! I would love to answer any questions about preparing this delicious, delightful Patriotic treat. Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com!

Creamsicle Martinis

ingredients

2 ounces mandarin orange-flavored vodka,

2 ounces DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ (DCD) Chocolate Martini Mix,

1 ounce Irish Cream,

1 ounce light cream or half and half,

1 cup ice, Optional garnishes:,

Chocolate-covered strawberry,

DCD Chef Series Dark Chocolate,

Chocolate-covered pretzel rod

PREPARATION

1. Shake the vodka, martini mix, Irish Cream and light cream in a martini shaker with ice to chill.

2. Pour into a 12-ounce martini glass, and garnish as desired.

I have made these for my hostesses and they are the BOMB!!! The orange is so refreshing, you will think you are on the beach. If you enjoy orange and chocolate, I believe you will LOVE these Creamsicle Martinis! Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to order products. Thank you!

Are you Ready for Summer?

You will be in style and ready for the beach, pool and summer with this fashionable tote! You also receive our delicious and refreshing White Chocolate Raspberry Daiquiri Mixes ~ YUM! Make without alcohol for the kiddos or add white rum or Raspberry Vodka for an adult version! For one of my chocolate tasting parties we made them with the Raspberry Vodka and they were the bomb!!! Take the daiquiris to the beach with you or enjoy lounging around the pool or patio. Only available until July 31, 2011. Please feel free to contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to order! Thank you.

Begin Summer with Delicious BBQs starring Chocolate!!!

I love summer and what could be better than grilling all summer long? Here are wonderful and easy ideas to make your summer bbqs and gatherings simple and delicious! Great gift ideas for Father's Day!!!

SWEET 'N SMOKY CHOCOLATE BBQ SAUCE (my personal favorite!):

I love DOVE Chocolate Discoveries BBQ Sauce, made with rich molasses, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, champagne vinegar, and a sinful blend of spices make this a spectacular sauce! So sweet on ribs, chicken and steaks! Whether you brush on just before done grilling, or enjoy:

Saute onions in olive oil and chicken and cook, until the chicken is no longer pink and the onions are caramelized. Then add the Sweet 'n Savory Chocolate BBQ Sauce to coat and ENJOY!!!! This is a hit in our home.

SWEET 'N SPICY COCOA RUB:

If you enjoy spicy food, you are sure to enjoy the Sweet 'N Spicy Cocoa Rub is great on chicken, pork and steak. Not only that, we can put a savory rub on our meat and potatoes, not to mention our vegetables in search of flavor. This versatile rub blends cocoa with sea salt, a touch of brown sugar, garlic, onion and smoked paprika.

For those who enjoy flavor, cut the spice by mixing it with olive oil.

FIG CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:

The Fig Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette is delicious! For Mother's Day, I made a Savory Sausage Quiche with cranberries and then served it with a side salad. The Mothers enjoyed the Chocolate Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing over salad greens, green peppers, cranberries and shaved parmesan cheese. Watch salads be transformed by this decadent blend of Balsamic Vinegar, fig, orange, white chocolate and vanilla. YUM!

Add grilled chicken for a salad that is fit to satisfy as an entree'.

Or

Serve the Fig Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette over spinach, strawberries, mandarin oranges, red onions. The possibilities are endless and your guests (or you) will enjoy a gourmet meal that is easy to prepare and scrumptious!!

FABULOUS RECIPE: Spiced Chocolate Roasted Vegetables

Choose a mix of your favorite seasonal vegetables or try 1 each of red and yellow pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, 3 portabella mushrooms and 1 cup grape tomatoes.

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces (except tomatoes). Mix 3/4 cup DCD Chocolate Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette with 3 Tablespoons DCD Spiced Cocoa Rub. Toss all together in large bowl. Spread vegetables evenly on foil-lined sheet pan. Bake for 25-35 minutes until fork tender.

Indulge! Order the bundle and save! The bundle contains all three products with a savings of $6. Normally $34 for each purchased individually, or in the bundle for ONLY $28! Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to place an order to get summer started.

Let them eat cake! And they'll come running for the seductive flavor of cake (or cupcakes) made with DCD shaved white chocolate and the tang of Meyer Lemon highlighted by Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. You'll whip it up in no time with the added bonus of yummy Meyer Lemon frosting.

I absolutely LOVE Meyer Lemons!!! The flavors of Spring are here and what could say Spring more than Meyer Lemon? This mouthwatering mix will be welcome at your Easter or Mother's Day Brunch, Bridal Shower, Tea Party, or just because! Nice and refreshing with lovely fresh lemon flavor. (They will think you baked it from scratch!) I have a a Meyer Lemon Tree that I bring indoors over the winter and would zest and juice the lemons to make cupcakes from scratch. With this mix, just add a couple of ingredients and pop into the oven and you are done!

(Tasting will be overlooked, but please leave some for the cake.)

(MAKES 1 8-inch Cake or 12 Cupcakes)

Please contact me to order Spring brought to your door!

Mother's Day Truffle Collection!!

Motherhood has its rewards and this one ~ our collection of 24 truffles featuring six fabulous dessert flavors wrapped in dark, milk or white chocolate ~ it DIVINE! Back by popular demand, these sweet treats are handmade on the day you order them and shipped directly to that special lady's door. Show your gratitude for all she's done. Order the Divine Desserts Collection today.

This collection is perfect and delicious for special ladies in our lives, such as:

Mom

Daughter (even away at college)

Daughter-in-law

Grandmother

Aunt

Best Friend

Sister

Sister-in-law

Step Daughter

Godmother

And More!

Limited Edition Divine Desserts Collection (24 Truffles) Dark, Milk and White Chocolate with 6 tempting dessert flavor centers:

• Dark Chocolate Mousse • Key Lime Pie • Raspberry Parfait • Strawberry Cheesecake • Lemon Meringue Pie

• Crème Brulee

Made with real cream and butter, these chocolates are best enjoyed within 3 weeks from receipt. Store in a cool, dry place.

Delivered directly to gift recipient before Mother’s Day. Gift will arrive before Mother’s Day (by Saturday 5/8).

A personalized gift message will be included with shipment (60 character limit).

The collection is $39 and includes all shipping and sales tax. Please contact me by April 28, 2011 to order. Forms of payment accepted include money order, check, VISA or M/C. Any questions, please let contact me at (330) 630-3837.

Banana Caramel Sundaes!

The cinnamon-dusted almonds give this superfast, simple ice cream sundae a little something extra special!

Ingredients:
* 2 large bananas
* 1 1/3 cups vanilla ice cream (your favorite brand)
* 1/4 cup DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Chardonnay Caramel Sauce
* 1/3 cup chopped DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Cinnamon-Dusted Almonds

Preparation:
1. Cut each banana in half crosswise and then in half lengthwise to make 8 quarters. Place 2 banana quarters in each of 4 stemmed glasses or 4 individual serving bowls. Top each serving with 1/3 cup ice cream and 1 tablespoon caramel topping; sprinkle each serving with about 1 tablespoon almonds.

Notice two spoons beside this sundae. Share it with a sister, friend, better half, or better yet, use both spoons to inhale it before someone catches you and wants a bite! Just an idea....ENJOY!

Choice ingredients:

Cinnamon-dusted almonds are great to use for embellishing recipes that only need a few ingredients. Try them on desserts like cheesecake or as part of sweet-and-savory recipes such as salads or entrees.

Chardonnay Caramel Sauce made with California Chardonnay! Wonderful over cheesecake, apple pie or a Bananas Foster.

Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to order premium ingredients!!!

St. Patty's Day ~ Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

What are you making for St. Patrick’s Day? Make 14 Chocolate Stout Cakes. This recipe will bring you luck!

CHOCOLATE STOUT CUPCAKES
Ingredients:

1 box DCD Chocolate Baking Mix
2 eggs
6 oz stout beer (recommended: Guinness)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 stick butter
2/3 cup DCD Dark Chocolate Baking Bits (included in Baking Mix)

Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
DCD Chardonnay Caramel Sauce, for garnish
DCD Dark Chocolate, shaved, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners, and spray lightly with a non-stick baking spray.

2. Pour chocolate baking mix into a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, begin mixing, pouring in the eggs, stout beer, and sour cream. Mix for approximately 30 seconds.

3. Place butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl, and melt at 20-second intervals, until completely melted and smooth. Pour into mixer, and mix for an additional 30 seconds.

4. Fill the cupcake liners up about 2/3 of the way (you will have leftover batter, use this to bake another pan). Bake for 16-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out almost clean, with a little batter stuck to it.

5. Let cupcakes cool completely. Swirl some Chardonnay Caramel sauce into a batch of sweetened whipped cream, and dollop onto each cupcake. Garnish with some shaved Dark Chocolate, and enjoy!

Please contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com for questions or to place an order. Thank you & ENJOY!

Gifting with DOVE - Bridal Showers, Birthdays and more!

Some gifts get an "Oh that's nice" and a few get a "Woo-hoo!" (this would be one of those). Great for a shower, birthday or "It's finally Friday!".

What bride would not LOVE to receive chocolate as a present? From our Chocolate Martini Kits that include a stainless steel cocktail shaker, 4 martini glasses and a bottle of our Chocolate or Mudslide Martini Mix! Just add any flavor vodka and milk and the happy couple is ready to celebrate!

The cocktail shaker is sophisticated and elegant when mixing up Chocolate Martinis!

Does your she enjoy spending time in the kitchen making her own fancy chocolate creations? Our professional grade tempering unit is the answer! Add our magnetic candy molds and she is on her way to making her own boutique chocolates ~ making chocolates the same way the professionals do!!!

With this easy-to-use machine, it's tempering made simple. The machine indicates when the

chocolate is perfectly tempered for white, milk and dark chocolate. No candy thermometers needed.

Don't forget it all begins with delicious creamy, ultra-premium chocolate made with 100% cocoa butter with the melt-in-your-mouth texture. We offer white, milk and dark and everything made will be that much more delicious.

Chocolate Fondue! Fun, sexy and decadent. Just add strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, bananas or anything else you enjoy!

This set is so cute! It comes with the heart shaped fondue, two heart-shaped plates and two fondue forks. Perfect just for TWO!!!

Does she like to cook and bake? We all me

an to organize our recipes, but somehow they stay shoved or misfiled in the old recipe box. This makes a great home for all the wonderful DOVE Chocolate Discoveries favorite recipes.

Add our recipe cards and she is ready to begin in the kitchen making delicious meals and desserts for the groom! From our Chocolate BBQ Sauce to our Fig Balsamic Chocolate Vinaigrette the meal planning has begun!

Please contact me to order products at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com.

Raspberry Mousse!

Raspberry Mousse that is delicious and easy to make. Pipe raspberry mousse onto silver spoons and it makes an elegant presentation fit for a bridal shower or tea party! Talk about "Wow" factor!!!

Raspberry Mousse Dessert Spoons

Ingredients
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup prepared DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™
Raspberry Dessert Sauce12 large raspberries, rinsed, dried thoroughly
DCD Pastry Bag
DCD Parchment Paper
DCD Chef-Series Dark or Milk Chocolate, for garnish

PREPARATION1. For mousse, using an electric mixer, whip together heavy cream, sugar and Raspberry Dessert Sauce until soft peaks form. Scoop mousse into Pastry Bag.
2. Place spoons on Parchment Paper and, using a small tip on bag, pipe a small amount of raspberry mousse onto each, topping with a raspberry.
3. Heat chocolate in microwave on HIGH at 20-second intervals, stirring in between each until smooth; drizzle or dab over each spoon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Raspberry Cordial Cupcakes

ingredients
DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES Chocolate Baking Mix, prepared

as cupcakes

1 recipe raspberry mousse as above
Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon Sugar
12 large raspberries, rinsed, dried thoroughly
1 Tablespoon sugar
12 Large Raspberries, rinsed, dried thoroughly
Dark or Milk Chocolate, for garnish

PREPARATION
1. For cupcakes, prepare Chocolate Baking Mix as directed for

cupcakes and Raspberry Dessert Sauce until soft peaks form.

Scoop mousse into Pastry Bag.

2. When cupcakes have cooled, scoop mousse into Pastry Bag,

using a small tip on bag, pipe a small amount of raspberry mousse

onto each cupcake.
3. Using an electric mixer, whip together heavy whipping cream and

sugar until soft peaks form. Scoop whipped cream into Pastry Bag and

pipe on top of cupcakes. Garnish cupcakes with raspberries and/or chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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