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If you’re itching to bring out the chocolatier in you then get your sleeves rolled up, pinny on and skim over some of our simple tips to add an unexpected Hotel Chocolat twist to snacks and meals.

Cocoa Nib Balsamic Vinegar

  1. Sprinkle over salad as a seasoning
  2. Instead of butter why not try dunking your bread in balsamic vinegar and for the complete experience have with our Olive oil.
  3. For perfect to complement fresh strawberries, whip 2tbs of Balsamic Vinegar into 250g of mascarpone cheese and add a little sugar.
  4. Add a little to pot roast to enhance flavours
  5. Drizzle over fillet steak or veal escallops.
  6. Add to spaghetti sauce for great kick in.
  7. Use as a great replacement for red wine in cooking.
  8. Drizzle a little over roasted or grilled vegetables
  9. Blend a dash of Balsamic vinegar together with 75ml of vodka, a twist of orange and a strawberry to create a Balsamic Vinegar Martini.
  10. Stir a little into a stir-fry to enhance flavours.
Cocoa Nib Balsamic Vinegar
Cocoa Bean & Chilli Olive Oil

Cocoa Bean & Chilli Olive Oil

  1. Makes the perfect salad dressing.
  2. Rub a slice of baguette with a little olive oil and a cut clove of garlic, and lightly toast under the grill
  3. Keep on your kitchen table instead of butter or margarine.
  4. Marinades your favourite meat, fish, and poultry.
  5. Add a drizzle over pasta.
  6. For a great dip, whip together white beans, garlic and olive oil in a food processor.
  7. Drizzle over Roast potatoes to add a twist of cocoa infused flavour.
  8. Sprinkle on brown rice to add a little flavour.
  9. Add to homemade red pesto, to bring cocoa notes.
  10. Cook a stir fry in a little olive oil to enhance flavours.

Single Origin 100% Cocoa Stick

  1. Cocoa Drinks- add 1 ½ tbs of grated cocoa to a 50/50 mix of almost boiled water and milk.
  2. Grate into your favourite gravy for a chocolaty twist.
  3. Create a dessert sauce by dissolving equal parts grated cocoa and sugar in warm milk or cream.
  4. Grate a little into your favourite chilli con carne recipe to enhance the flavours.
  5. Add to savoury sauce with spice to give a Mexcian twist.
  6. Grate a little into a salad dressing.
  7. Grate over herb-laced roasted vegetables.
  8. Add in to a smoothie for a cocoa twist.
  9. Great with double cream and a little sugar for truffle making.
  10. Grate a little on top of a joint of beef and then slowly roast it and wait for the cocoa to infuse.
Single Origin 100% Cocoa Stick
Organic Cocoa Powder

Organic Cocoa Powder

  1. Dusting Cakes or desserts
  2. Flavouring cakes or other dessert recipes
  3. Make your own Hot Cocoa mix, with powdered milk and a bit of sugar to taste
  4. Decorating drinks
  5. Flavouring icing
  6. Add to spice and into rub your favourite meat or poultry.
  7. For a Mexican twist to your favourite savoury spicy sauce add a little cocoa powder.
  8. Add to a creamy smoothie for a chocolate treat – banana chocolate smoothies are our favourite.
  9. Add an earthy, cocoa flavour to a meat or poultry marinade.
  10. Make your latte a mocha latte by adding cocoa powder to the hot milk

Penne with Cocoa™

  1. Served in wine glass mixed with Prosecco sauce and berries.
  2. Perfect for a side with full-flavored saucy meat dishes.
  3. Make a quick and easy, yet original dessert with a bit of honey and cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
  4. Drizzle with our Cocoa bean and chilli olive oil, finish off with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Serve with Tomato sauce – a spicy Puttanesca is particularly good
  6. A pasta salad with roasted vegetables and balsamic dressing
  7. A creamy, cheesy pasta bake using strong-flavored cheeses
  8. Autumnal side dish with dried fruits and nuts in a citrus vinaigrette dressing.
  9. Tossed with pesto or tapenade
  10. Fresh summer dessert with strawberries, marscapone and balsamic vinegar in a wine glass.

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