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Minty-Marzipan Filled Chocolate Hearts

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These delectable mint-infused chocolate hearts are sure to win over anyone who has a fondness for the classic mint-chocolate pairing. Wrapped in a rich dark chocolate coating lies a silky mint marzipan center, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing flavor in every bite. A final covering of sleek dark chocolate ensures each heart is as enticing to look at as it is to savor.

These decadent treats are perfect for sharing with loved ones on Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion. Whether given as a gift or enjoyed as a treat, these Minty-Marzipan Filled Chocolate Hearts are sure to please.

Minty-Marzipan Filled Chocolate Hearts

I am spending Valentine’s Day with my partner. We are going out for dinner and to a movie. Instead of doing something with your partner, I choose to spend this Valentine’s Day with my Best friends forever. We will drink red wine, eat popcorn, and watch Netflix.

I’m not really into the whole mushy-gushy commercialized holiday, but it’s nice to spend time with someone I care about. And who knows, maybe we’ll end up making out in the back of the theater as we did on our first date. 🙂

Minty Marzipan Filled Chocolate Hearts (15-20 Hearts)

This is a recipe for 15-20 Minty Marzipan Filled Chocolate Hearts

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Estimated Time: 30 minutes prep time + 2 hours to chill

Minty Marzipan Filled Chocolate Hearts Ingredients

  • 200 grams of almond meal
  • 100 grams powdered sugar
  • 2-3 smaller teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 200 grams of dark chocolate
Optional Glimmer

Step 1: The Minty Marzipan

To make the perfect almond sugar powder, start by pulsing the almond meal and powdered sugar in a food processor. Don’t over-process the mixture – seven 2-second pulses should be enough. This step is optional, but it will help to get more of the almond meal to be super-fine.

Next, sift the dry mixture through a sieve into a bowl. The coarse pieces will remain in the sieve, while the bowl will slowly fill with soft, powdery, super-fine almond-sugar powder. Once you’ve sifted all the mixtures, you’ll be left with a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in various recipes.

Step 2: The Peppermint

If you’re up to it, give the coarse pieces another run in the food processor, then sift them again. This will help to break down any remaining chunks of almonds and produce a more delicate powder.

Stir the peppermint extract into the water. If peppermint isn’t your thing, replace it with almond extract for a more traditional marzipan flavor. Add the minty water one teaspoon at a time into the fine powder. Stir each time thoroughly.

The mixture will get clumpy, then lumpier, and eventually, come together into a ball. At this point, you can either knead the dough by hand or place it in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar; if it’s too dry, add more water. Once you’ve achieved the desired consistency, shape the dough into a log or flat disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour before use.

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Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

To melt chocolate properly, you should do it in a double boiler. You can do it in a small pot over low heat if you’re feeling lazy. But be warned – if you’re lazy, you must be prepared to carefully watch the chocolate and stir it constantly to prevent it from burning. It also helps to be highly familiar with the burners you’re using.

Step 3:  Silicon Mold Workstation

Once the chocolate is melted, set up your workstation, take the marzipan out of the fridge, and put it next to your melted chocolate and a silicon mold of your choice.

Combine the marzipan and the chocolate in the silicon mold:

  1. Sprinkle 1/3 teaspoon of each chocolate into the compartments in the tray.
  2. Take a large piece of marzipan and push it into the chocolate.
  3. To finish, a spoon drizzles some chocolate over the marzipan so it’s completely covered.
  4. Freeze the beauty

After that, chill it for at least two hours before serving.

Experiment with a Variety of Chocolate

You should also experiment with different types of vegan Chocolate.

Experiment with a Variety of Chocolate
Experiment with a Variety of Chocolate

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Grilled Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

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This little side dish has become a surprising discovery for me, making me question how I survived without it. It’s super simple to prepare, and has now become a go-to “food hack” for me – something that is easy yet incredibly delicious. (Why do we even say “but”? It seems like the best things in life are often the simplest.)

Traditionally, the eggplant is grilled directly over an open flame and then sliced open and covered with a delectable, lemony, garlicky tahini salad. In reality, I think the flavor of the eggplant is better when cooked conventionally.

Many people don’t have a stove-top with an open flame, and it makes such a huge mess that it’s not worth doing very often. For these reasons, I found you can get nearly the same result by dry-grilling in a pan on the stove top. If you don’t mind making a bit of a mess or if you have an outdoor grill, go ahead and roast the eggplant over the fire. Otherwise, stick with using a pan indoors.

Grilled Eggplant With Tahini

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Tahini Sauce: Tips for Use

Ingredients for tahini sauce can be varied to fit the needs of any meal. To make tahini sauce, you will need:

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  • 1/2 cup of grapeseed oil
  • Three cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • juice of 1 lemon (about two tablespoons)
  • Two tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  • One tablespoon honey
  • Three tablespoons water

To make the tahini sauce, heat your oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in the cumin seeds and continue to cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and strain the mixture into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar or rice vinegar, honey, and water until combined. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the garlic mixture and cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately on warm toast or use as is for a side dish.

Conclusion

Tahini sauce is a great way to add flavor and texture to your grilled eggplant dishes. By making it yourself, you can vary the recipe and make it as delicious as you want. Tahini sauce is also easy to use – just mix together some tahini sauce, water, and olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Whether you are using it on its own or with other dishes, tahini sauce will add a touch of luxury and flavor to any meal.

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Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings – the Perfect Appetizer or Main Course!

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Looking for a delicious appetizer or main course? You don’t need to look any further than Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings. Perfect for any vegan or vegetarian meal, these rings are easy to make. And best of all, they’re incredibly tasty!

Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings: The Perfect appetizer or main course!

About those deep-fried onion rings, you’re thinking of…I’m not just talking about the plethora of health problems that come along with them. I’m also referring to how you feel after a few bites–sluggish and unnatural. It’s no longer enjoyable; in fact, it downright sucks. You might as well feel like a fatty long before any of the fat and cholesterol has had a chance to make you one.

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Once they’ve been baked, let them cool for a few minutes before serving them as is or put them on top of your favorite burger or vegan sandwich. As with everything else in life, make sure to enjoy your Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings!

Conclusion

Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings are a perfect appetizer or main course. By following these simple steps, you can make these delicious treats that will tantalize your taste buds. If you’re not familiar with baking, this is an easy task – just follow the recipe given, and you’ll be able to make some fantastic Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings!

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Straightforward Homemade Chili Sauce (Red Chilli Sauce)

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Create your own delicious chili sauce easily with only four essential ingredients, some time, and plenty of room for personalization! This fiery red condiment is perfect for enhancing sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and more! **Suitable for vegans, free of sugar, gluten, and can even be oil-free!** Indulge in the satisfaction of making your own flavorful chili sauce at home, tailored to your taste buds and dietary needs. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your meals with this versatile and wholesome homemade creation!

Chili is the means to go for any individual wanting to add that little extra spice to their food. Whether you’re utilizing chili oil, chili flakes, chili paste, or this straightforward homemade chili sauce (aka red chili sauce), there are many methods to welcome the warm!

While numerous store-bought hot chili sauce choices are loaded with tons of preservatives and components, this simple homemade chili sauce recipe is the supreme base with simply four essential active ingredients and tons of ways to adjust it, if preferred.

While homemade chili sauce dishes can be loaded with sugars and added active ingredients (i.e., seasonings), this version is a flexible base. It can be taken pleasure in as-is or adapted with additional flavorings.

Depending on just how much flavor you like, you can quickly blend and match different chilies to obtain an excellent choice. In this way, you’ll be slathering it over foods like covers, burgers, and pita and showering it over every little thing!

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