There are plenty of quick treats one can find in order to save time, but not all of them are quite right for an elegant dinner party.

1/4 cup cocoa powder Directions: Melt dark chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in avocado, salt and vanilla extract and remove from heat. Pour the mixture into a bowl and chill.

Chocolate and mint – they just go together. We’re in the DelmarvaLife Kitchen making Mint Chocolate Muffins, found on the blog, Foodtastic Mom. You can find the recipe, here.

Remove chocolate mixture from heat; let cool, uncovered, at room temperature until just warm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and keep water in the saucepan at a bare simmer.

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