At first blush, chocolate = desserts. But, did you know chocolate can be a wonderful ingredient that adds great depth of flavor to many dishes? Prepare to be wowed!

Chocolate in a salad? This could be a dream come true! Try Spinach Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette. And believe it or not, but chocolate and cocoa pair well with many meats and their accompanying sauces and flavorful rubs…enjoy Cocoa-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs, Triple Chocolate Beef and Bean Chili, Turkey in Mole Poblano, Pork in Red Chile Sauce, and Beef Stew with Chocolate.

And if meat does not factor into your menu, try a White Chocolate Baba Ghannouj!

Have you ever used chocolate in dishes other than desserts? If so, we want to know about it! Let us know on our Facebook page.

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