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The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy chocolate, and a tiny kick of cayenne creates the ultimate trifecta of deliciousness. Chocolate contains a chemical that's known to spike feelings of excitement, making it the perfect seductive ending to a romantic meal. Preparation: 5 Minutes Cook: 5 Minutes Makes 2 Ingredients 1 3 ounce block semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped or grated 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pound strawberries, cleaned 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper   Directions     Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate, stirring with fork or whisk so it melts evenly and doesn't burn. Add cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. When fully melted, remove from heat to prevent burning.     Holding strawberries by stem end, dip them in melted chocolate, coating them on each side.     Place dipped strawberries on prepared cookie sheet and refrigerate fo...

Chocolate and Hearts! Are you thinking of making or cooking something sweet this coming valentines day? Chocolate is inextricably linked with Valentine's Day, and for good reason. The chemicals in cacao help boost serotonin, the hormone that makes you happy, as well as phenylethylamine, the same chemical that's released when you fall in love. Lusciously sweet and juicy, figs get their aphrodisiac status for resembling the female sex organs, while almonds have been revered as a symbol of fertility throughout the ages. Some believe that their sweet smell arouses passion in women.  Makes: 4 Prep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins Start to Finish: less than 15 minutes  Ingredients  3/4 cup almonds 7 - 9 dried figs pinch salt 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder 1 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted into a liquid Directions For the crust, whip almonds in a bullet blender for 30-60 seconds until a fine flour forms. Add figs, and process again until thorou...

Prepare your sweet tooth for this amazing delightful recipe made by Gordon Ramsay. A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing. Molten chocolate cake is a popular dessert that combines the elements of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé. Some other names used are chocolate fondant, chocolate moelleux and chocolate lava cake. Fun Fact : Did you know? Chocolate Fondant is a type of  Pudding. Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Preparation plus Chilling: 45 minutes Makes 9 Fondant Ingredients     50g melted butter, for brushing     200g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces     200g butter, in small pieces     200g golden caster sugar     4 egg and 4 yolk     200g plain flour     Caramel sauce (see 'Goes well with') and vanilla ice creamor orange sorbet, to serve Method     First get yo...