Happy Valentine's Day | Suite101.com

Posted by
Stephanie Gallagher
Feb 14, 2008

You gotta love a holiday that's dedicated to chocolate and flowers. Oh yeah, and love. That's good, too.

But about the chocolate. Wasn't it just great when researchers discovered that chocolate had antioxidants that were good for you. Sigh. That was a good day in medical history.

How best to enjoy the delicious treat this Valentine's Day? Here are three of my favorite ways:

Chocolate Covered Strawberries -- They're a Valentine's Day classic -- and for good reason. Sweet juicy berries dipped in dark chocolate make these chocolate-covered strawberries a treat for all the senses.

Dark Chocolate Pudding -- Understated elegance. That's what this chocolate pudding recipe is. It doesn't pretend to be a mousse or a torte or a brulee. It's just chocolate pudding. But oh, what a chocolate pudding it is. Dark, rich, and sweet, without being cloying. You will love this recipe.

Flourless Chocolate Cake -- For serious chocolate-lovers, why bother with flour when all you really want to get to is the chocolate anyway, right? Dense and rich without being overly decadent, this cake will satisfy your chocolate craving, indeed.