To temper chocolate, you need a double boiler, a cooking thermometer, and a rubber spatula. The process of tempering involves heating and cooling chocolate to specific temperatures. Tempering ...

It seems like pretty much everyone is a chocolate person around Valentine's Day—chocolate desserts, chocolate-dipped strawberries, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate everywhere you look—but there are ...

The many facets of chocolate make it a timeless force that strengthens any kitchen repertoire. As a solid bar, its bitter quality works wonders for your dessert's flavor. In powder form, it can serve ...

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Making a batch of chocolate-dipped strawberries? To achieve the inviting glossy sheen found on store-bought treats, you'll need to master the art of tempering your chocolate. Just bear one thing in ...