Here’s a list of 13 foods that have been either mixed, dipped, folded or topped with chocolate that you wouldn’t think go together, but as with all things chocolate…are proving to be the next best thing! (In most cases.)
Chocolate Quesadillas
At first you think of guacamole and sour cream, but this powdered sugar delight is less pico de gallo and more churro.
Chocolate Covered Bacon
It’s all the rage these days, what else can you do with bacon? Add to bourbon, put on a donut, wrap other meats with and apparently, coat and drizzle in chocolate.
Chocolate Zucchini
Besides being an excellent food/cooking blog, it’s also a cake recipe.
Habanero and Tequila Truffles
Habanero with anejo tequila ganache and a chipotle seasoning finish doesn’t sound half bad! At first glance of the ingredients you’d think it was martini or steak marinade, but as a truffle….
Chocolate and Basil
Paired together in this crinkle cookie, the idea begins to warm on me. I do like to keep my basil to my Thai and Italian foods primarily, but who wouldn’t try basil with chocolate?
Chocolate Pasta
It’s beautiful isn’t it? At first you think of a dried version and what color the water might turn when you boil it, but Garrett Kerns’ creation gives it a whole new meaning.
Dark Chocolate Rosemary Ice Cream
This in depth tutorial inspired by a Godiva chocolate rosemary mousse will have you re-thinking your next trip to Baskin Robbins.
Chocolate Corn Flakes
Breakfast has never been so tasty. Mixing chocolate with breakfast cereals really isn’t anything new (Chocolate Rice Krispys, Cocoa Puffs and all) but the flavoring isn’t nearly as intense as directly coating corn flakes with chocolate.
Done right, it’s the only drink you’ll ever need.
Chocolate Beef Jerky
Not chocolate dipped, but actually incorporated into the rub and marinade that the beef sat in before being dried! Roasted cocoa beans and powders make this a jerky that’s both a snack and a dessert.
Chocolate Cheese
Image if your Kraft Singles merged with chocolate. That’s basically what the Chesdale chocolate cheese is. Limited (thank goodness) to Asian markets this “cheese” is finding it’s way into some strange grilled cheese sandwiches.
Chocolate Covered Hot Dog
This one is for the strong stomachs in the crowd. Personally I couldn’t but you better believe that someone did!
Chili and Chocolate Potato Chips
Walker’s released this flavor earlier this year, but I said it once and I’ll say it again: The chocolate candy lover in me celebrates this, but the common sense in me fears it.
If this doesn’t inspire you to think about your chocolate outside of the box…then just grab the nearest vegetable and Snickers and get chewing!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I’m sickened by the thought of a chocolate-covered hotdog. But chocolate-covered bacon sounds delish. Why is that?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Because bacon is great with everything. Personally the Kraft Singles version is what made me turn green.
August 18th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
All so intriguing!!
August 18th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Thanks for the mention!!! Some interesting ideas here.
August 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I can understand the sweet/salty appeal. But some of those sound like concoctions pregnant women would crave at 2am. (honeydew and pickles, anyone?)
I’ve made that chocolate-zuchinni cake dozens of times! It’s so delicious. Works vegan too, no problem. Found it on Simply Recipes a few years back. (http://elise.com/recipes/archives/000621chocolate_zucchini_cake.php) I even bought my very first bundt pan, just for this recipe! I had completely forgotten about it, and of course now I want to make it again. Thanks
If you want to make a GOOD chocolate sandwich (minus that weird cheese) they’re easy and really sexy. Sort of along the lines of that Chocolate Quesadilla, but better! Croissants were my favorite pre-vegan, but you can also use french bread and probably brioche as well. Here’s what you do.
1) Buy a good quality chocolate bar and break it into pieces
2) Make a sandwich using some kind of bread
3) Add a few fresh raspberries or a spoonful of jam inside
4) Cook it – I use my panini press but you could go old school and fry it up like grilled cheese
5) top with sifted confectioners sugar and a few more berries
This all has me thinking of eating chocolate for the rest of the day. Shame on you cocoazilla!
August 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Sorry my vegan friend, but chocolate panini pressed croissants are for the win any day!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
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