PUMPKINS WITH BALSAMIC AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Pumpkin is a typically autumnal plant and remembers the Halloween holiday. The baked pumpkin recipe is also a light but tasty side dish. It is served with a reduction of balsamic vinegar, chocolate and sesame seeds. 1 Cut the pumpkin into pieces, place on a baking tray covered with baking paper and season with oil […]
“CACIO AND PEPE” FETTUCCINE WITH CHOCOLATE
Fettuccine cacio e pepe with chocolate is a variation on one of the best known traditional specialities of Roman cuisine. Pasta cacio e pepe is a very old recipe indeed, which started out as a poor dish. You only need a few simple quality ingredients to whip up a quick first course, which is very […]
BITTER DARK CHOCOLATE LACQUERED DUCK
Bitter dark chocolate lacquered duck combines chocolate and meat in a particularly pleasant way, both to the taste buds and to the eye. Duck meat is very popular in French and Chinese cuisine, and the best way to cook it is low-fat roasting. Duck with orange is famous throughout the world. In this recipe we […]
MOLE POBLANO
Curiosity about world cuisine asserted itself in Italy in the 1990s, in part thanks to books. This was the case for the bestseller “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel, which included mole poblano, one of the oldest recipes. 1 Boil the rice and in a separate pot boil the turkey, keeping the broth. In […]
ROE DEER SADDLE WITH A PISTACHIO AND COCOA CRUST
A recipe to amaze your guests with the extraordinary balance created between elements that are sweet and savory, soft and crunchy. 1 For the crust: mix the flour with 50g of butter, 1 egg, the cocoa powder, salt to taste and a little water. Let chill in the refrigerator for at least 2. 2 Divide […]
COCOA AROMATIC BABAGHANOUSH
Originally from the Middle East, the preparation is very similar to that of hummus, but with aubergines instead of chickpeas. Inevitable ingredient: tahini sauce, a toasted sesame seed paste 1 Wash and purify the aubergines, cut them halfway by the lengthwise direction, sprinkle them with an oil spout and pass them over to the oven […]
SALTY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE WITH PEANUTS BUTTER
No sugared truffles, dominated by peanut butter, under the cover of dark chocolate 1 Bring to room temperature the peanut butter and combine flour, sugar and salt. Mix well until you get a hard dough. If not, add some more flour or icing sugar,depending on taste. Get many balls out of the dough, put them […]
FILLET WITH PEPPER AND CHOCOLATE PORT SAUCE
This fillet with Porto sauce is a recipe whose harmony of flavors will conquer the most demanding palates. 1 Prepare the sauce: in a pot bring a boiling the port with honey and a pinch of salt, then combine the chocolate and let it thicken for ten minutes. 2 Meanwhile, bake the meat: pass it […]
COCOA STEW WITH POLENTA
Recipe of meat rich in flavors and scents, but you need a lot of time for cooking it. In fact, the meat requires a long cooking and it has to be marinated for one night with all the smells and the red wine. Being a very aromatic dish, serve with polenta or purée, they are […]
WINTER SALAD WITH SALMON AND CITRUS FRUITS ON A LAYER OF WHITE CHOCOLATE
Winter salad with salmon and citrus fruits on a layer of white chocolate and chestnuts. 1 Make an incision on the chestnuts and cook them in a chestnut roasting pan. After they are cooked, peel and let them cool. 2 Melt the chocolate and spread it until a very thin sheet is created, divide the […]
SPICY CHOCOLATE SOUP
Spicy soup with peppers, tomato, spices and chocolate. Typical of Mexican cuisine: ideal as a first course or as an aperitif. 1 Wash and dry the peppers, cut them in half, discard seeds and stalks, salt and sprinkle them with oil. Arrange them in a baking tray with parchment paper and bake at 180° for […]
CHOCOLATE AND STOUT SAUCE FILLET
The fillet with dark chocolate sauce is a second dish of great refinement, which can also be proposed as a main course for a lunch or for a very gourmet dinner! 1 Prepare the sauce: warm the butter and simmer the finely chopped shallot in the fire, then combine the crumbled beer and cocoa so […]
Salmon Carpaccio and Mixed Salad
Smoked salmon and dark chocolate are a bold and fitting pairing. To amaze your friends with an irresistible dish. 1 To dry the oranges: peel the oranges, making sure to remove the white pith, julienne them and cook in the oven for 40 minutes at 120°. 2 Prepare the cracker dough: Mix all ingredients well, […]
White Chocolate and Gorgonzola Truffles
A bold and successful pairing between white chocolate and gorgonzola! These truffles are served with an elegant green tomato jam. 1 Stir the gorgonzola in a bowl, mixing with a spoon to create 4 balls, using your hands. When still soft, roll in the hazelnut crumbs, making sure they attach well. Pierce the balls with […]
Chocolate Tagliatelle with Almonds, Pine Nuts, Caramelized
Traditional tagliatelle take on a fun spin and a surprisingly delicious flavor in this recipe. 1 For the tagliolini: mix the flour and the cocoa powder with a pinch of salt, make a fountain in the center and add the eggs, the oil and the extra dark chocolate that has been melted in a double […]
Chocolate Ravioli with Shrimp
A balance of flavors in these surprising ravioli. The sweetness of the shrimp and vegetables is enveloped by the savory taste of the cocoa in the dough. 1 First, place the flour on a flat surface and create the classic fountain, then add the eggs and start mixing the flour and cocoa powder by hand, […]