Dark Chocolate Fruit Dip Recipe Recipe For Chili

CHOCOLATE FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Beat in whipped topping until smooth. Serve with fruit.

CHILI CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a heat-proof mixing bowl, add the chocolate, cream, and butter. Place over a smaller pot of simmering water. Be sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in the chili powder and mix until fully incorporated.
• Hold each strawberry by the long stem and dip into the chocolate allowing the excess to drizzle back into the pan. Place chocolate covered strawberries on a parchment or waxed paper lined sheet tray. Once chocolate is cool, chill until fully set, about 30 minutes.

BIG ROD'S DARK AND SMOKEY CHOCOLATE CHILI

Steps:

• In a heavy Dutch oven, on medium-high heat saute the onion, red pepper, and jalapeno until they are all well caramelized. Throw in the garlic and the spices then cook for another couple of min. set off the heat.
• Season the pork with salt, fresh ground pepper and plenty of Essence. dredge the seasoned pork in the flour.
• Set the pot back on the flame. When it reaches full heat, throw in the coated pork with all the flour.
• Cook the mixture until the pork starts to render, the meat begins to brown, and the flour and oil have created a nice rich roux. add the chocolate and stir until it melts.
• Stir the hot stock into the pork mixture stirring all the while, then add the chili puree.
• Adjust seasoning (will need salt).
• Simmer until the pork is very tender and the Smokey gravy is thick and silky.
• Serve over lots of rice with hot fresh tortillas and good Mexican beer
• It's the food of Love!

TALL, DARK, AND RICH CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add ground beef, ground pork, and sausage.
• Saute, while breaking up the meats, for about 5 minutes.
• Drain fat.
• Add cumin, chipotle powder, crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon.
• Stir 2 minutes.
• Add Asian hot sauce (if using), semi-sweet chocolate, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, and tomato paste.
• Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• (Can use a crockpot) Chili can be prepared 2 days ahead (it actually tastes better when prepared at least one day in advance).
• Add black beans and simmer 5 minutes before serving.