Kahlúa-Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

kahlua dipped strawberries linkThere’s just something so sensual about strawberries and chocolate. Plump, sweet strawberries coated in Kahlúa infused, rich chocolate makes this easy recipe perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.

What you need
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup Kahlúa
2-3 pints fresh strawberries

Directions
Using a double boiler, melt chocolate over simmering water. Add milk. Remove from heat. Add Kahlúa and whisk until smooth. Cool mixture until thickened (about 1 hour). Makes about one cup.
Use only firm dry strawberries. Hand dip strawberries in chocolate, coating well.
Can be refrigerated up to 4 hours. Excellent served chilled.

 

 

Lindo’s Filet of Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington linkBeef Wellington is a traditional English dish of beef tenderloin coated with pâté de foie gras, packaged in pastry, and baked until the crust is golden brown and the filet is a tempting shade of rare to medium-rare pink. Usually reserved for special occasions, Beef Wellington has rich, complex flavours and makes an elegant presentation – perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. (more…)

Individual Beef Wellingtons

Individual Beef Wellingtons tooPerfectly portioned Beef Wellingtons with the same rich flavour of the classic.

Ingredients
6 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/2 to 2 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
3 tablespoons port wine
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (more…)

Chef Fabrizio’s Chocolate Soufflé

Fabrizio Souffle linkValentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in chocolate. Instead of giving a traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates, show your love by baking this rich, and sinfully decadent dessert – it’s the perfect ending to a romantic dinner at home. (more…)

PHILADELPHIA Chocolate Cheesecakes for Two

Philly cheesecakes linkSmooth, velvety chocolate-cheesecake gems perfect for you and your sweetie.

What You Need
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 oz. BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
2 OREO Cookies (more…)

Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake

Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake linkOne of our favourite recipes for Valentine’s Day, this cheesecake lives up to its name. Creamy, whipped chocolate cheesecake layered on top of an Oreo cookie crumb crust. Pure bliss!

Prep time: 20 min  Total time: 6 hr 20 min   Serves: 12

What You Need
18 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, cooled slightly
3 eggs (more…)