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Chocolate Orange Tart

Just in case you didn’t get enough sweets on Valentine’s Day I cooked up a rich dessert for you. I love the combination of orange and chocolate. This tart is a decadent mixture of both.  You start with a chocolate tart dough and fill it with a rich chocolate orange ganache.  It is reminiscent of those chocolate covered oranges you can buy at Trader Joe’s. These could also be made in bite size tart shells to serve at a large party. Chocolate Tart Dough 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup [...]

Espresso Hearts with Chocolate Drizzle for Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day!  I hope you are enjoying this weekend. Over the holidays I made these Espresso Shortbreads and loved the delicate flavor.  For Valentines Day I decided to make a version of those in heart shapes, drizzled with chocolate. They are light with a hint of espresso and a little bit of chocolate.  Wrapped up in cellophane with a little ribbon they would make the perfect Valentine’s Treat. Espresso Bean Shortbread Hearts Adapted from Martha Stewart recipe Makes about 2 1/2 dozen. 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 [...]