![]() Combine with the contents of 1 vitamin E capsule and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Melt 3 tablespoons cocoa butter in the microwave, then add a piece of leftover chocolate and stir until melted. Good luck resisting the urge to eat it off. Studies have shown that antioxidants in dark chocolate are actually good for your skin, so melt some down and have a personal spa day at home. If you’re not sure where to begin, great recipes are just a web search away. Experiment with ways to make it add a hint of chocolate to savory condiments, like barbecue or other sauces. Reusing chocolate doesn’t always have to be a sweet endeavor. (Stick a toothpick through the berry to keep them secure.) Melt some chocolate in the microwave (a minute or two should do the trick), then pour over the fruit. STRAWBERRY HEARTSĬut strawberries lengthwise, placing them flat side-down, so that the two halves form the general shape of a heart. The outside is where your Valentine’s Day leftovers can come in handy: use whatever you have lying around to add some edible flair to the dessert’s surface. CHOCOLATE WASTED CAKEĪnother “everything but the kitchen sink” kind of dessert, this cake is pretty standard on the inside (chocolate cake with coffee flavor added). You may end up creating your new favorite campfire tradition. The chocolate component of a s’more is traditionally a bar, but who says it has to be? Break the rules and use whatever pieces you have lying around, even if they have nuts or other added ingredients. The standout on your menu: Chocolate-and-banana french toast. Treat friends (or that special someone) to a post-Valentine’s Day brunch. Grab a few other essentials (nuts, raisins, seeds), mix in chopped Valentine’s goodies, and you’re ready to hit the trail (or gym). Good trail mix demands the presence of tasty chocolate. Or, add in a few more ingredients like cocoa powder and vanilla, place the mixture on an oiled pan, and bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Simply pop the popcorn, drip some chocolate on top, and start snacking away. POPCORN DRIZZLEĬhocolate-covered popcorn is a delicious alternative to the salty, buttery theater staple that you’re used to, and you can make it as simple or as involved as you like. LAVA CAKEĪ warm treat with a molten surprise inside-made of yesterday’s date night gift, of course-is like celebrating twice. Seen more frequently as a post-Halloween recipe, a leftover candy pie (or recycled candy cake) would be the perfect way to consume and share all of those individually wrapped pieces. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, and you’ve got yourself a sweet-and-savory post-Valentine’s Day snack. Many recipes you’ll come across for chocolate-covered bacon are pretty straightforward, and involve just 10 minutes or so of prep time. ![]() A drizzle of melted white and dark chocolate is one of those right ways. There is no wrong way to eat bacon, which means that there are numerous right ways to eat it. Serve with fresh fruit or cubed pound cake. Simply melt the chocolate, then mix in a 7-ounce jar of crème, ¾ cup of heavy whipping cream, 3 ounces of white baking chocolate, and ¼ cup toasted almonds, plus a dash of almond extract. Leftover milk chocolate plus marshmallow crème makes for one delicious party platter. The goal: guess which flavor your teammate just ate. For candies left over on February 15, gather some friends or family members for a game of charades. Valentine’s Day chocolate boxes always have the traditional nougat and creme fillings, but there are also always a few mysteries that no one can quite seem to identify. The possibilities are endless, but here are 15 ideas to help get you started. Instead of forcing yourself to nibble on foil-wrapped hearts until May (or freezing them until forever), find cool ways to turn those leftover sweets into new treats. ![]() Seriously, Chocolate Wasted wouldn't be what is is today without all the love and support from you.The day of love has come and gone, but the mounds of gifted chocolate will remain for weeks to come. We also talk about the things we learned, the individual journey we are on now, and the people who supported us along the way. Tune in as we recap some of our favorite episodes and discuss the good and bad of doing a podcast. Y'all know we had to share what we've been sipping on and our past week for the last time. ISSA FINALE!!! This is the end of the road for Chocolate Wasted as you all know it, but this is not goodbye, more like see you later. ![]()
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