chocolate covered strawberries

If there's one thing I could eat every day, it's chocolate and fruit. Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of those decadent desserts that people save for special, romantic occasions, but I don't really understand that. This technique for dipping your strawberries in melted chocolate is so simple, it can and should be enjoyed regularly. While many recipes tell you to melt chocolate and butter together, I find that the chocolate chips melt perfectly on their own and I like to keep things as simple as possible. I use semisweet chocolate chips, but feel free to use whatever your taste buds prefer. Click through to follow along.

I don't really think of St. Patrick's Day as a food-giving holiday. A beer drinking one yes, but a food giving one? Not so much. However, much like every other holiday, there are actually plenty of green treats to give your loved ones. I've rounded up some of the more interesting ones, check them out by clicking the "Start Slideshow" button below!