*** A WORD FROM THE KITCHEN ***I'll admit it I didn't even make it to the end of the
SuperBowl I fell asleep sometime early in the 4th Quarter.
That's what I get for overdoing it on those munchies it was
like a mini Thanksgiving buffet then nappy time for Marzee!
Hope everyone had fun I heard it was a pretty exciting game.
Well with the romance holiday coming up I'm jumping along
to Cupid's favorite CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES of course.
This recipe is for a pint of strawberries but this is also
great for large strawberries with the stems still on them...
you'll just need to make more of them. Go ahead and try other
berries too! If you have any leftover chocolate this would
be a cinch with pretzels too.
Enjoy!
Marzee
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RECIPE: CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
INGREDIENTS:
1 pint of strawberries
1 package (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Rinse strawberries
and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Put chocolate
chips in microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50 percent
(medium power)2 1/2 to 4 minutes until chips look soft
and shiny. Stir well. Chocolate should be completely smooth.
If chips are not completely melted, microwave a few seconds
longer. Holding each strawberry by the stem end, swirl into
chocolate to cover 2/3 of the berry leaving the tops exposed;
lay on cookie sheet. When all strawberries are coated,
refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Yield: 1 pint
Category: Desserts, Holiday
~*~*~*~*~*~*~* MARZEE's CORNER *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*STRAWBERRY TIPS:Strawberries are best used within 2-3 days. Cover and
store them unwashed in the refrigerator. Sort and remove
any bruised or damaged berries as soon as possible and
use in sauces, purees or jams. Place the berries in cool,
well ventilated containers. The moisture content of Fresh
Strawberries is high, so store uncovered or loosely
covered. Hull strawberries and rinse gently JUST before
serving. Careful storing and handling will maintain their
maximum flavor, color and texture.
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