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.