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Chocolate-Chip Apricot Bars

Oatmeal + chocolate = Love.  Give me a chewy, gooey, chocolatey treat like these Chocolate-Chip Apricot Bars anyday and I’m a happy camper.  The dried apricots provide a chewiness and add a slightly different sweetness to the bars without being overpowering.  If you don’t like dried fruit, you may not even notice that they are in there but feel free to leave them out if you want.  These are the kind of bars that I can’t keep in the house or I just might eat half the pan before bed.

Additions:  None

Omissions:  None

Substitutions:

  • Dark brown sugar for light brown sugar (it’s what I had on hand)

Overall Rating:  Love It

Source:  Real Simple Magazine

Panini with Chocolate and Brie

I’m a big fan of paninis but the first time I saw Giada DeLaurentiis make this sandwich on her show Everyday Italian, I thought it was an odd combination.  But curiosity got the best of me so I just had to try it.  The salty, creamy brie pairs well with the semi-sweet chocolate while the basil surprisingly complements them both.  And you can’t really go wrong with sourdough bread.  Because of its richness, it’s not something I would make for a meal again (I couldn’t even finish the whole thing!).   However, I would consider it in half-portions for a dessert or a special occasion (like a chocolate party!).

Additions:  None

Omissions:  None

Substitutions:   None

Overall Rating:  Like It

Source:  Everyday Italian, The Food Network

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