Here we’ve assembled some chocolate recipes, from the Mayan beverage that got it all started and an adults-only “milkshake” to some easy no-bake treats you can make with the kids. There are some classic go-tos we think every chocolate lover should have, a couple breakfast ideas to sweeten your mornings, and instant pot chicken mole tacos (who doesn’t love tacos?!) and a divine filet to remind you that chocolate isn’t just for desserts.
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Mayan Hot Chocolate
A modern version of the chocolate concoction that started it all. This spicy warm cocoa drink is a perfect treat on a chilly night. Recipe HERE.
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Chocolate Mudslide
A boozy chocolate milkshake to indulge the adult sweet tooth. Recipe HERE
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Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Add cocoa to this hearty quinoa breakfast bowl topped with fruit for a chocolatey treat. Recipe HERE.
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Nutella Banana Crepes
A personal favorite. For a lazy Sunday brunch or with a dollop of ice cream for a tasty dessert, chocolate hazelnut spread makes these crepes divine. Recipe HERE.
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Filet with Chocolate Port Wine Sauce
This might just be the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner entrée: tender steak with port wine and chocolate. Decadent & delicious! Recipe HERE.
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Shredded Chicken Mole Tacos
This is an easy version of the classic Mexican chocolate mole sauce with chicken prepared in either an Instant Pot or a slow cooker and then used to fill tacos (because who doesn’t love tacos?!) —or however you’d like! Recipe HERE.
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Blue-Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Everybody needs a go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. We think this one is a winner! Recipe HERE.
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Salted Chocolate Brownies
Olive oil, bittersweet chocolate, espresso powder and a sprinkle of fleur de sel set these brownies apart from your traditional mix. Recipe HERE.
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No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries
We can’t forget about white chocolate - and this no-bake cheesecake with citrus and a strawberry topping is the ideal light dessert. Recipe HERE.
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Easy Chocolate Cake with Ganache
Craving chocolate cake? Here’s a simple recipe that makes a moist one-layer cake that can be eaten as-is, topped with ganache, or frosted however you’d like. Recipe HERE.
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Microwave Chocolate Pecan Fudge
Chocolate pecan fudge is a great way to use our plentiful Georgia pecans. This fudge recipe uses only 5 ingredients and can be whipped up in the microwave in minutes and served once chilled to set. Recipe HERE.
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No-Bake Éclair Squares
Here’s a fun no-bake recipe to make with kids that serves up squares with the flavors of a classic éclair. Recipe HERE.
We hope you try some of these out for your Valentine’s Day culinary endeavors and they find a treasured spot among your favorite recipes. If you’d rather let someone else do the cooking (after all, self-love is important too!), stop by the Market at Sea Island for a grab-and-go dinner. They’ll be making chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate strawberry tarts for the occasion, so even if you didn’t grab a box of chocolates for your love, you won’t miss out on continuing this delectable age-old tradition.
