The one thing I do like to do, and Hubby likes to enjoy, is have a nice meal. I mean we have to eat supper anyway so why not make it slightly more special. Of course what a better way to make a meal 'special' than by including chocolate. We didn't limit our selves to dessert however to add this rich ingredient, but we slipped it into our main course as well. The result: Fantastically sinful!
Chile Marinated Steak: (original from Epicurious)
Serves 2
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chipotle chilies
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Steaks
In blender place garlic, cilantro, and chilies, and roughly chop. Add olive oil in stream and puree mixture. Add cocoa and lime juice and continue to blend together. Final marinade will be a very thick paste.
Season steak with salt and pepper. and place in dish. Cover one side with marinade, and then flip and cover other. Cover and marinade in fridge for 24 hours.
Before cooking remove steak and place on counter for 30 min to bring to room temperature. Wipe off excess marinate. and cook steaks either on bbq or under broiler until desired tenderness.
Enjoy!
Chocolate Pots:
Serves 5-6
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp rum
- 2 tbsp butter
- Strawberries
In medium sauce heat cream until bubbles begin to appear on sides of pan. Remove from heat and add chocoalte. Let side 1 minute, then whisk together.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and slowly add 1 cup of hot cream mixture. Transfer back to pot and whisk until smooth. Add butter and rum, mixing well.
Pour into ramekins and refrigerate, min of 4 hours, but can be made the night before.
Serve with fresh strawberries, which according to Hubby "make the dish!"
Enjoy!
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