Chocolate Recipes For The Adventurous

 

1. Dark Chocolate Chili
2. Milk Chocolate Banana Bread
3. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Chicken

Dark Chocolate Chili
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey

• 1 large onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained

• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• 2 oz dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, brown ground meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.

3. Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer on low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add chopped dark chocolate and stir until melted. Serve hot.

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Milk Chocolate Banana Bread
Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• ⅓ cup melted butter

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix bananas and melted butter.

3. Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla.

4. Add baking soda, salt, and flour; mix until just combined.

5. Fold in milk chocolate chips.

6. Pour batter into pan; bake 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Chicken
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• ½ cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped

• ½ cup panko bread crumbs

• 4 oz white chocolate, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 egg, beaten

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, combine macadamia nuts, bread crumbs, and white chocolate.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper; lightly coat in flour.

3. Dip chicken in egg, then coat in nut-chocolate mixture.

4. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through.

5. Serve hot, optionally with a tropical fruit salsa.