Show True Love: Make Chocolate-Covered Chicharrones


Updated 02/10/12 7:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Recipe for Chocolate-Dipped Pork Rinds

Of all the crazy chocolates I've seen — among them, wasabi pea chocolate and soy-sauce-flavored Kit Kat — the most intriguing I tried was Xocolatl de David's Chicharrón Chocolate Bar. I loved the concept of crunchy mixed into smooth, savory blended with sweet, and yet I found myself wishing for more pork rind. That's when I dreamt up my perfect chocolate snack: Chicharrónes, or deep-fried Read more

Name That Chocolate's Filling!


Updated 02/08/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

See's Candies Chocolates and Fillings

When it comes to a box of chocolates, you probably want to know what you're going to get — regardless of whether or not it's a parable for life. After all, there's nothing worse than expecting a caramel-filled bon bon, only to find it's stuffed with something called "tutti frutti." Well, practice makes perfect. To nail your favorite chocolates and their fillings, I'm putting you on the spot Read more

Say "I Love You" With Nutella Pound Cake


Updated 02/10/12 8:12 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Nutella Pound Cake Recipe

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to make sweet treats for the ones we love, and since my love is a chocoholic, I get to try out a couple of new chocolate recipes every February. This month: a decadent Nutella pound cake that will make your sweetheart swoon. Traditionally a pound cake is exactly that: one pound each of the essential ingredients — flour, sugar, eggs, and of course, butter. Read more

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries in No Time at All


Updated 02/08/12 11:57 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Make 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 Read more

What 100 Calories Really Looks Like: Valentine's Day Treats


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Photos of 100 Calories of Valentine Candy

The day of love is almost here, and besides exchanging Valentine's Day cards and romantic glances, this is a huge day of sweets. We're talking boxes of chocolate, heart-shaped sugar cookies, and other decadent treasures. You should definitely enjoy some bites of your favorite desserts, but before you do, find out how many calories those little bites will run you. Read more

M&M's Unveils a Brand-New Brown


Updated 01/31/12 11:56 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Neil Patrick Harris New M&M

Time to share the spotlight, Green M&M — there's a new candy in town: Ms. Brown. The new gal on the block (and sixth M&M color) was unveiled at two events on Monday — one at M&M's World in New York and another at The Grove in LA, with none other than Neil Patrick Harris on hand to unveil the latest M&M's character. With her trendy thick-rimmed glasses and witty smirk, Ms. Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more

Savory Sight: Flourless Orange and Sea Salt Chocolate Cake


Updated 01/17/12 11:23 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 3 comments

Flourless Chocolate Cake With Orange and Sea Salt

If the description of this cake doesn't get your mouth watering, then I'm afraid I don't know what will. Gabriela Une Vie Saine gives us a truly decadent dessert. Warning: For serious chocoholics ONLY! This rich, bittersweet chocolate cake is made with only five ingredients and yields a seriously impressive result. More chocolatey than sweet, it's the perfect dense dessert for a sophisticated Read more

Savory Sight: Tipsy Mexican Hot Chocolate Bark


Updated 01/11/12 12:09 PM · Posted by Yum Community · 3 comments

Chocolate Marshmallow Bark

We've been on a chocolate kick here at YumSugar so we couldn't resist sharing this chocolate bark recipe from Gabbysgfree with all of you. Dark chocolate bark with a layer of Grand Marnier marshmallow. Want the recipe? Visit Gabby's blog, and share all of your killer food photos and recipes in our Savory Sights community group. Read more