For centuries, chocolate has brought incomparable joy to the world's tastebuds. And like all great essential ingredients, part of its widespread appeal is that anyone-novice in the kitchen or cordon bleu chef-can use it to make a lasting culinary impression. Whether whipping up a super-easy fondue for an after-carolling get-together or expertly crafting an elaborate layer cake for Boxing Day dessert, we've got delectable recipes to take you from basic to bold and back again.
Chocolate gifts
Having dinner at the home of your favourite chocoholic? Try arriving with one of these inspired hostess gifts in hand to show you really care:
• a selection of Ghirardelli's Intense Dark chocolate bars, in flavours such as Espresso Escape and Citrus Sunset
• plans for a getaway to the Hershey's Visitors Center in Smiths Falls, Ontario; the self-guided tour is available 7 days a week!
• Lush's Chocolate Whipstick lip balm, good enough to eat
• a bottle of Godiva White Chocolate Cream or Mozart Original Chocolate Cream liqueurs
• The Seven Sins of Chocolate ($65, DK Publishing)
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