Five ways to cook dinner dishes with chocolate
Chocolate doesn't only taste good in desserts! Add some in these five dinner dishes for an extra treat.
Mixing chocolate with savory foods doesn't seem like a very palatable combination?
But these recipes prove otherwise.
Adding dark or white chocolate, and even cocoa powder, to your meals can make for an interesting twist at dinner time.
Here are some of our favourites savoury dishes made with chocolate.
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Beef stew made with chocolate
With winter just around the corner, this beef stew recipe couldn't be more perfect for a family dinner. It's made with dark chocolate, and will help balance out the stew's saltiness.
Barbeque chocolate sauce
Surprise guests at your next braai by making this barbeque chocolate sauce. It's great for chicken and ribs.
Chocolate pasta
Have you ever tried making your macaroni and cheese with white chocolate sauce? This recipe might convince you to!
Tomato and chocolate soup
What could possibly be more comforting than chocolate and a warm bowl of soup? It might not sound like it, but chocolate and tomatoes can make the perfect pair.
Chocolate fried chicken
You might not have heard of it, but a few years ago chocolate fried chicken was a major trend in the food industry. The weird combination actually turned out pretty good.