A Mexican Chocolate Menu for Valentine’s Day Will Win Hearts

A Mexican chocolate menu for Valentine’s Day is totally perfect, and the star ingredient goes in everything, from drinks to main course to dessert.

Sometimes we like our chocolate straight-up bittersweet, rich, and over-the-top; other times we prefer a subtler cacao hit (even white chocolate on occasion). Some form of chocolate is clearly de rigueur for Valentine’s Day, but why restrict yourself (or your significant other) to bonbons or truffles? Make chocolate cocktails, and cook with Theobroma cacao too. There are lots of ways to do it, but one of our favorite approaches is to balance it out with warm spices and even chiles.

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Our chocolate-centric, Mexico-inspired Valentine’s Day menu has plenty of sweetness, but isn’t cloying, because there’s always a tempering touch of bitterness, and a little spice. Yes, it’s heavy on desserts, but no one’s going to be complaining.

Pork Mole Colaradito

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Serve tortillas to scoop up this wonderfully complex pork mole stew. The chocolate-enriched mole sauce isn’t something you can make in an hour, but hey: Tell your Valentine you did all that hard work out of love. Get our Pork Mole Colaradito recipe.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

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This Crock-Pot chicken mole takes a while too, but is mostly all hands-off (not that you have to tell anyone that). Of course, it tastes fantastic. Get our Slow Cooker Chicken Mole recipe.

Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark

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Bark is one of the easiest chocolate confections you can make. This one, with bits of toffee, pumpkin seeds, and a hit of cayenne, is a great little nibble with goat cheese and baguette toasts—or as dessert, as you might expect. Get our Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark recipe.

Chocolate Rum Tres Leches Cake

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A healthy slug of rum gives this chocolate-and-coffee variation on the classic tres leches cake a grown-up personality perfect for V-Day. Get our Chocolate Rum Tres Leches Cake recipe.

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Mexican Chocolate Slice-and-Bake Cookies

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Cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne make this cookie dough addictive (and a tiny bit spicy); the dough can be chilled and frozen ahead of time, as long you thaw them overnight before baking. Try making ice cream sandwiches with these and our Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream recipe for a double dose of deliciousness. Get our Mexican Chocolate Slice-and-Bake Cookies recipe.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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Make this Mexican hot chocolate with whole milk for richness, or try a coconut milk-based version, but either way, know that it only gets better if you dip our cinnamon-sugar churros in your cup. And a little splash of Kahlúa never hurts. Get our Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe.

Mexican Devil’s Food Cake

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Go ahead, get a little devilish on Valentine’s Day. This dark chocolate cake has a nuanced warmth from ancho chile (add a dash of cayenne too if you want some spice), but it’s layered with positively angelic whipped cream (or buttercream, if you prefer) and sliced red strawberries, then topped with toasted almonds for a nutty crunch. Get our Mexican Devil’s Food Cake recipe.

Churro-Style Waffles with Spiced Chocolate and Coconut Crema

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Fit for breakfast in bed or for dessert (in bed or otherwise), these yeast-raised waffles have a little extra texture from semolina and a churro-inspired coating of cinnamon sugar. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re drizzled with a chile-spiked dark chocolate sauce and a lightly sweetened coconut cream sauce too. Get our Churro-Style Waffles with Spiced Chocolate and Coconut Crema recipe.

Related Reading: A Beginner’s Guide to Baking with Yeast

Visit our Valentine’s Day headquarters for more sweet recipes, tips, and tricks, including great Valentine’s Day gift ideas to make everyone happy.

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How to Make the Best Steamed Mussels

This illustrated step-by-step guide to the easiest steamed mussels recipe you’ll ever make is a great one to keep in your back pocket. It takes less than 30 minutes, as few as five ingredients, and it’s a cinch to memorize, because none of the measurements are set in stone. You can tweak ingredients as you please, but we’ve included three delicious variations to get you started.

Steamed mussels are a great choice for an easy dinner party–if you buy them fresh at the market you can simply open a bottle of white wine, pour yourself a glass, and use the rest of it to add to a delicious pan sauce that begs for a crusty baguette to sop up the juices.

This dish is impressive enough for company and probably not one you’d have every day (i.e., hello, Valentine’s Day dinner), even though fundamentally this recipe is so straightforward that you could easily have dinner for two on the table in a half hour on a weeknight. (With minimal cleanup too, since you don’t even have to measure; just one pan, whether a skillet or a Dutch oven, will do it.)

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Once you’ve mastered this technique you can steam mussels effortlessly, anywhere, anytime—and feel free to buy a pound or two whenever they look particularly tempting at the fish market. You’ll know just what to do with them.

1. Pick Your Mussels

First, make sure you buy the freshest mussels available. Look for mussels that smell briny and like the ocean and throw out any with broken shells or that are unusually light or heavy. If a mussel is slightly open, tap it against the counter and it will trigger a reflex for the shell to close. If it doesn’t close, discard it.

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2. Keep Them Fresh

Remember: Mussels are alive and you want to keep them as cold as possible in the refrigerator until you cook them. Spread them in a single layer and cover with a damp paper towel or in a colander on top of ice to help keep them as fresh as possible.

3. Prep the Mussels

Now it’s time to debeard your mussels! Scrub each mussel individually and you’ll see a tiny brown string (the beard) hanging from each one. Tug firmly with your fingers and pull this off of the mussel–some mussels are already missing the beard so don’t worry if you don’t see it. The beard isn’t harmful but it doesn’t taste good; do the best you can to remove the beards from every mussel but no need to drive yourself crazy.

4. Build Your Base

Finely chop four cloves of garlic and one onion.

Heat a pat of butter in a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat and when frothy add in the chopped garlic and onion. Add salt and pepper and cook until lightly softened, but not browned.

5. Steam

Add the mussels in one layer, and pour in enough white wine to fully coat the pan in about ¼ inch of the wine, butter, garlic, and onion mixture. Cover with a lid (or a baking pan if you don’t have a lid large enough) to steam the mussels and cook on medium-high heat for a few minutes.

Check on the mussels after about five minutes to see if they’ve opened up, which indicates that they’re done. Shake the pan to distribute the sauce evenly. If the majority of mussels have opened, take the pan off the heat. But don’t hesitate to keep on the heat for a few minutes until most of the mussels have opened–throw out any outstanding mussels that haven’t opened to be on the safe side.

6. Plate, Booze, Enjoy

You can serve your delicious steamed mussels directly from the pan, or pour the broth into a shallow bowl and serve with a baguette. Sprinkle a dash of Pernod (an anise spirit) on the cooked mussels if you’re so inclined. A squeeze of lemon is also a welcome addition.

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Then sit back and enjoy the one-pan masterpiece you’ve made in under 30 minutes:

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Steamed Mussel Recipes

Try some variations on the classic flavors when you’re ready to branch out.

Smoked Chile Mussels

Green chiles and red bell pepper join the onion for this one, which also features garlic, chipotle, smoked paprika, and cumin (just for starters). Get the Smoked Chile Mussels recipe.

Red Curry Mussels

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This wine-free mussel recipe has a Thai twist, with red curry paste, lemongrass, and coconut milk in the mix. It’s finished with fragrant Thai basil and fresh lime. Get the Red Curry Mussels recipe.

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

A drizzle of cream enriches the sauce for this rendition, made with a slightly bitter Belgian ale instead of the usual wine. Fresh fennel gets sauteed with the onion to start things off. Get our Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale recipe.

Original story by the Chowhound Food Team, updated by Caitlin M. O’Shaughnessy and Jen Wheeler. All photos by Chris Rochelle for Chowhound, unless otherwise noted.

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5 Easy Menus for Valentine’s Day Breakfast in Bed

Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed is so much better than Valentine’s Day dinner; no crowds to contend with, no overpriced entrees, and no pants if you don’t want to put them on. So we curated five easy Valentine’s breakfast in bed menus, to serve and eat wherever you want to.

Waking up is hard to do for many of us. But not so much when the one you love hands you a special drink and a homemade meal—all while you’re still in your PJs snuggled under the covers. So this Valentine’s Day, give what you’d want. And you get to indulge too. Treat yourselves to one of these three make-ahead breakfasts instead of an overpriced dinner. Do whatever prep you can the night before, and enjoy it with your bed buddy.

Then you can both swoon over the food, presented, of course, in proper style.

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But if breakfast in bed doesn’t suit you, trying making dessert for two, or invite a few other couples over that night and throw a beautiful party for Valentine’s Day. Not into this particular holiday? Fight the powers-that-be and learn how to throw a badass Anti-Valentine’s Day party.

If you love the thought of dining in first thing in the morning, just read on.

“The Egg Came First” Menu

First up on our breakfast-in-bed menus for snuggle bunnies, this is one for lovers of the incredible, edible egg.

Autumn Chiller

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This yolk-colored drink is packed with orange juice, which is a great morning complement to the rich, savory main dish coming next. And to make it feel more festive, there’s ginger beer and sparkling apple cider in this alcohol-free mixed morning drink. Get our Autumn Chiller recipe.

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Prepare this dreamy, rich, eggy breakfast dish the night before, all except the cooking. You’ll use a whopping dozen eggs for this dish. Put that dish in the refrigerator to set overnight, and then wake up about 1 hour, 15 minutes before your bedmate. All you’ll need to do is preheat the oven and slip it inside for an hour. Get our Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe.

Zesty Lime and Ginger Winter Fruit Salad

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As either a side dish or a breakfast dessert, a fruit salad celebrating the winter spoils (in Florida, at least) is a great finishing touch. The burst of color will make the plate look pretty too. Get our Zesty Lime and Ginger Winter Fruit Salad recipe.

The “Baller Beau” Menu

When only the very best will do for your beloved.

Kumquat Sparkler

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If mimosas are acceptable in the a.m., then so is this. But while Champagne cut with OJ in the morning is just your basic brunch, Champagne served with nothing but a little ginger liqueur and halved kumquats is baller. Go ahead and break out the good stuff. Get our Kumquat Sparkler recipe.

Lobster Scrambled Eggs with Caviar and Crème Fraîche

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Lobster alone would make soft scrambled eggs out of this world, but add silky crème fraîche and briny caviar and it leaves the stratosphere. Get our Lobster Scrambled Eggs with Caviar and Crème Fraîche.

Drunken Prunes

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A fruit course seems called for, but after that main event, you don’t need to be showy. Vanilla-speckled drunken prunes are understated yet luxurious after a soak in red wine and port. Serve with toasted pound cake and whipped cream or mascarpone, just a touch. But by all means, add a few flakes of edible gold leaf on top. Get our Drunken Prunes recipe.

The “Chocolate Connoisseur’s Choice” Menu

Because, hey, it is Valentine’s Day, and chocolate needn’t just come in a heart-shaped box.

Coconut Hot Chocolate

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A mocha might be more traditional in the morning, but if there was ever a time to be extra decadent, it’s now. And homemade hot cocoa is the perfect blend of easy and impressive (not to mention, it tastes way better than the pre-made powder). The coconut milk gives a slightly tropical flavor that’s deliciously different. Get our Coconut Hot Chocolate recipe.

Double Chocolate Pop Tarts

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Treat them to double the chocolate and no end of nostalgia with these homemade toaster pastries (that are actually baked in the oven). You can make them a day or two ahead of time, then gently reheat before you bring them upstairs. But don’t dally, as they’re definitely best when still warm and melty inside (like your heart when you behold your S.O., right?). Get our Double Chocolate Pop Tarts recipe.

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Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs

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To help lighten things up, serve a banana-based fruit salad with kiwi, mango, papaya, and crunchy cocoa nibs to carry out the chocolate theme but in an intriguingly bittersweet way. Get our Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs recipe.

The “Pastries for Life” Menu

For those who are apt to say “I dough.”

Bicerin

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Bicerin is an Italian espresso drink  with hot chocolate and heavy cream, the perfect complement to a morning pastry or two. Get our Bicerin recipe.

Breakfast Empanadas

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Eggs, chorizo, cheese, scallions, and cilantro are stuffed inside these flaky pastry pockets. Serve them with some sour cream and salsa, everything made the day before. Reheat and enjoy. Get our Breakfast Empanadas recipe.

Raspberry Scones

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We don’t care that empanadas and scones seem like a curious combination. Unlikely pairings can create something beautiful, don’t you think? Flaky and moist if done right, your breakfast can end on a slightly sweet note. Add freshly whipped cream … for the scones, silly. Get our Raspberry Scones recipe.

The “Eat Dessert First” Menu

For when chocolate isn’t the answer, but a sweet tooth still needs satisfying.

Valentini

Mix up that standard mimosa idea with a cranberry-laced version. It’s like a blushing cocktail juice packed with good-for-you vitamin C, yet a little naughty in the morning too. Get our Valentini recipe.

French Toast Casserole

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It’s French toast that you don’t have to stand over the frying pan to make, loaded with pecans, raisins, and maple syrup for a crunchy, custardy breakfast treat. Get our French Toast Casserole recipe.

Honey-Ginger Pear Trifle

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Is it dessert or is it breakfast? Who cares? We love to blur the lines when it comes to enjoying what we want. Graham crackers go upscale in this fruit-and-yogurt trifle. Get our Honey-Ginger Pear Trifle recipe.

Check out our other breakfast recipes if you want more ideas, and get more romantic recipes, tips, and tricks at our Valentine’s Day headquarters, including great Valentine’s Day gifts.

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Instagram’s Royalty Loves A $22 Plate of Chips and Ham. But Does It Live Up to the Fanfare?

A lot of foods blow up on Instagram, but just how good are they in reality? Chowhound’s Social Media Producer Connor Bower is determined to find out which ones are worth your time and which are simply not worth the ‘gram.

On a trip to Barcelona earlier this year, I visited Santa Caterina Market’s Bar Joan following a gushing review from my parents. I sidled up to the counter and devoured small plates of jamón ibérico, olives, and boquerones (anchovies marinated in vinegar and olive oil). It was unquestionably an extremely savory meal, but I’m a big fan of the almost-too-salty experience and enjoy mixing and matching ingredients to capitalize on this (extra capers in tapenade, always).

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Which brings us to Ernesto’s, a new Spanish restaurant from Ryan Bartlow (Quality Eats’ former executive chef) in New York City’s Lower East Side. Bartlow designed Ernesto’s after the foods and techniques found in Spain’s Basque country, celebrating the abundance of seafood on its coast and the wide variety of meats and vegetables found more inland. Recently, Instagram has become infatuated with one of Ernesto’s starters: a mountain of homemade potato chips studded with sheets of ibérico ham, ringing in at $22. Obviously this salty-on-salty action spoke to me on a profound spiritual level, and I knew a visit was in order.

A Chip off the Old Block

Hoping to avoid the rush, I stopped by Ernesto’s one night right after they opened and grabbed a seat at the bar. I ordered the chips and a Vermouth and tonic cocktail featured on their menu. The drink itself was more tonic-forward than expected, but I had ordered it to help cut through the fat and salt, so the floral notes were much appreciated.

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After my plate arrived, I popped a solo chip sans ham into my mouth. It was sliced dangerously thin, dissipating completely after barely chewing. The seasoning was gentle, allowing the chip’s bright-yet-earthy flavors to shine through. The bartender confirmed that there’s olive oil mixed in with the frying oil, amplifying the flavor into something that was decidedly complex. Pairing with a bite of tender, somehow-almost-sweet ibérico only added to the experience, and I settled in for an enjoyable treat.

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However, There’s a Plot Twist

As I continued eating, it became abundantly clear that not all chips are created equally. After those first few bites, I quickly started to hit more and more soggy chips. I assumed I had a dud spud or two scattered throughout the pile, and progressed on my merry way believing the worst was behind me. Unfortunately, the frequency of half-cooked potatoes increased and so did my disappointment. One of my favorite brands of chips is also very oil-heavy in its flavor, but it works due to how shatteringly crispy they are. Without the texture to compensate, the potatoes more closely resembled limp, greasy sponges. Even though I had been impressed by the first few bites, finding so many “off” chips retroactively lessened my initial thoughts, and trudging through a plate that was 80:20 chips:ham became a slog. 

The Verdict

This pains me. I really wanted to love this, but it was the first time I left a restaurant feeling unsatisfied in a long time (especially with such a steep price point for a pile of potatoes and ham). The concept was so simple, so brilliant—a snack that could, nay, should have been a beautiful marriage of two gloriously salty components in one perfect bite. Alas, this is a harsh (but fair) reminder that not everything in reality will pan out to what you discover on the ‘gram. At least I’ll always have the photos, but this time I won’t post.

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An All-Black Valentine’s Day Dinner for Those Who Don’t Do Cute

Does red and pink décor make you want to crawl back into bed and hide until Feb. 15th? Would you rather receive a cup of strong black coffee than a sparkly box of heart-shaped chocolates? Does the thought of getting a cutesy stuffed animal make you gag? You’re not alone.

Although most people experience many different types of fulfilling relationships in their lives, Valentine’s Day’s focus on the very mushy (and often expensive) aspects of romantic love can be overwhelming.  In South Korea, singles eschew the gooey trends by getting together and eating bowls of jjajang myeon, a comforting bowl of noodles smothered in black bean paste. We think they’ve got the right idea, so we’re proposing a whole menu of all-black foods.

Make a statement with these dark dishes for a fun and mischievous twist on mainstream saccharine sweets. Whether you’re showing appreciation for your gal pals, throwing a badass anti-Valentine’s Day party, or sharing a quiet night at home with your partner, cook any or all of these inky delicacies to celebrate the season in your own rebellious way.

Black Garlic Compound Butter

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Black garlic is garlic that has gone through a month-long fermentation process. This makes the garlic soft, gives it a sweeter taste, and doubles the antioxidant content. No one will want to kiss you after starting your meal with this. Get the Black Garlic Compound Butter recipe

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Black Olive Tapenade

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This bread (or fish) topper is filled with pitted black olives, anchovies, and capers. Share your salty feelings about love while indulging in this briny appetizer. Get the Black Olive Tapenade recipe.

Jjajang Myeon (Noodles in Black Bean Sauce)

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Although Koreans don’t typically eat this dish until “Black Day,” celebrated exactly two months after Valentine’s Day on April 14th, you can indulge in it now. Raid the international section of your grocery store for Korean black bean paste, mirin, and jjajangmyeon noodles. Get the Jjajang Myeon (Noodles in Black Bean Sauce) recipe.

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Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp & Cherry Tomatoes

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Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes – Don’t you want to just dive right in? I’m overly obsessed with this dish. Those colors, that briny flavor, the little bit of spice…But the best part of this dish? It’ll be on your table in under 30 minutes. RECIPE in profile link. Perfect paired with a glass of Pinot Gris! . . . #squidinkpasta #pastarecipe #pasta #squidinklinguine #squidinklinguini #italianfood #italian #italiangirl #cucinaitaliana #easydinner #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #beautifulcuisines #foodandwine #forkyeah #heresmyfood #tastingtable #eattheworld #lifeandthyme #thekitchn #yahoofood #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #tastemade #onthetable #foodstyling #hautecuisines #buzzfeedfood

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If you prefer an Italian noodle dish, squid ink pasta is a classic gloomy choice. You can pretend the cherry tomatoes in this recipe are little hearts—watch them burst as they cook for a poetic metaphor. Get the Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp & Cherry Tomatoes recipe.

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Red Curry Mussels

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No noodles? Mussels are easy to make and their blue-black shells are appropriately dark—but there’s something very romantic about prying them open with your hands. If you’re in a less flirtatious mood, it can be savage instead. The spicy red curry here is a nice change of pace from the usual wine and garlic. Get the Red Curry Mussels recipe.

Chocolate Blackout Cake

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Just because you don’t want a heart-shaped box of chocolates doesn’t mean you can’t still appreciate a good chocolate cake. This cake is made extra dark by adding high-quality cocoa powder and ground espresso. Get the Chocolate Blackout Cake recipe.

Salted Black Licorice

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This Dutch delicacy is multi-faceted, all at once sweet, salty, and undeniably dark and brooding. Make some of your own to give to friends instead of typical store-bought Valentine’s Day cards. Get the Salted Black Licorice recipe.

Black Latte

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Saturday’s call for sleeping in and charcoal lattes 🖤🖤🖤

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One of the trendiest new beverages in recent years, black lattes use activated charcoal to get their inky hue. Drink it with gusto and walk around proudly with a black milk moustache. (Or try a dark beer for the occasion; from porters to stouts to IPAs, anyone can find a beer and taste to match their mood.) Get the Black Latte recipe.

Visit our Valentine’s Day headquarters for more great ideas and recipes, and see our Valentine’s Day 2020 Gift Guide headquarters if you still need the perfect present.

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