Here Are Some Really Good Chocolate Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHEF CAKE

Preheat oven 350 degrees
Grease and flour a 13x9 baking pan
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
4 tbsp cocoa
1 cup water
2 tbsp grape jelly
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp vanilla

Mix dry ingredients together. Add remaining ingredients into dry mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool and frost with Chocolate butter cream frosting.

1 stick butter (soften)
1/2 cup cocoa
13 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
enough milk or cream to spread

Beat all ingredients together and spread over cooled cake.

TOLL HOUSE BROWNIES
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Brownie layer
1 stick butter
6 ounces chocolate bits
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup flour

Spread in 8 inch square pan.

Toll House layer
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/4 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp vanilla
1 large eggs
4 ounces chocolate bits

Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat together with electric mixer butter, sugar, brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix by hand. Put spoonfuls of the dough on top of brownie mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

GRASSHOPPER PIE
24 cream-filled chocolate cookies (finely crusher)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup Creme De Menthe*
1 jar marshmallow creme
2 cups heavy cream

Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press into 9 inch spring form pan, reserving 1/2 cup for garnish. Gradually add Creme De Menthe to marshmallow creme, mixing until well blended. Beat heavy cream with 1 tbsp sugar until stiff. Fold cream into Creme De Menthe mixture and pour into prepared crust. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Freeze for 3-4 hours

*If you prefer, substitute 1/4 cup milk, few drops green food coloring, few drops peppermint extract, in place of the Creme De Menthe.

TOFFEE BARS
1 cup butter (soften)
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate bits
1 cup pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Cream butter and sugar in bowl until fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla, mix well. Gradually add flour and beat well after each addition. Spread in prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.

remove from oven sprinkle chocolate bits over top; return to oven for a few minutes to melt chocolate. Remove from oven and spread chocolate evenly over bars. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

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3 Healthy Ways to Enjoy Chocolate - Really!

If my observations at coffee shops, airports, and checkout counters are accurate, many of us are wild about the flavor of chocolate. And yes, I'm one of them. If you are too, I have great news: You do not--do not!--have to swear off your favorite treat to remain committed to healthful eating.

But not all chocolate is equal. Milk chocolate, the basis of most candy bars, offers little or no benefit. Typical candy-bar chocolate tends to be overprocessed, which destroys many nutrients, and loaded with added fat, sugar, and preservatives that negate its good qualities. Milk chocolate might satisfy your sweet tooth, but it's not something that should be a regular part of your diet.

Fortunately, your choices don't end there. Read on for three of my favorite ways to enjoy the rich flavor of chocolate--and get disease-prevention and energy benefits as well.

1) Raw Organic Cacao Powder

Anything that even remotely relates to chocolate has my vote, but the original cacao bean can't be beat. As the source of all chocolate and cocoa products, there's no more pure chocolate than this.

Cacao is a time-tested beneficial food. South American cultures have enjoyed its healthful and invigorating properties for thousands of years. Modern science tells us why: Cacao is naturally rich with antioxidants, magnesium, and fiber.

The only trick to getting your best boost from natural chocolate is to be sure you get the raw, organic product. I recommend buying raw organic cacao in a powdered form because it's so easy to incorporate into all kinds of food. I add cacao powder to smoothies, desserts, and sauces when I want a chocolate flavor. (And when don't I? So, every day!)

2) Natural Chocolate Flavored Drink Powder

Yes, getting fresh fruits and vegetables is always best, but consider adding a whopping extra 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and veggies right into your breakfast using a nutritional drink powder. These convenient formulas can be mixed into fruit and yogurt smoothies or added directly to almond milk or water.

When you compare brands, look for a formula with an alkaline to optimize your body's pH level. Also look for enzymes and probiotics that aid digestion and absorption. Remember it's always best to choose products that are raw, organic, and sugar-free. And, of course, choose a flavor that suits your taste. Chocolate, anyone?

Energy and nutrition drink powders are available in most health food stores, but you may find it more convenient to comparison-shop for these products online. Just type "chocolate flavor natural drink powder" into your favorite search engine to get started.

3) Chocolate-Covered Cacao Nibs

Bursting with real chocolate flavor, just a few of these tiny morsels are enough to quell a chocolate craving fast. Even better: They are packed with healthful antioxidants.

When you shop for these treats, look for a brand made of 100% dark cacao nibs, covered in dark chocolate--that is, a chocolate with 70% or more pure cacao content.

Is your mouth watering? Mine is! See, maintaining wellness through a balanced diet doesn't have to mean cutting out everything you crave. Commit to adding one of these beneficial and tasty choices to your menu this week, and give yourself a health boost...enjoyably!

Ready to take the next step? It's simple! Through my Virtual Wellness Coaching program, you can get completely individualized, focused-on-you coaching calls with an experienced healthcare professional who really "gets it." Now's the time to step up and claim your best health and wellness. Call me at 212-686-0939, or visit Virtual Wellness Coaching to reserve your spot.

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