This rich, dark chocolate dipping sauce is made from cocoa powder, thus not a likely candidate for over-tasting. Processing may diminish the anti-oxidant intensity of cocoa powder to a small degree but it is still the purest form for authentic chocolate flavor. The silky smooth body of the sauce comes from protein dense non-fat milk. Plant-based stevia provides just enough sweetness to spare the enticing bitter bite. Make a small amount. This sauce is best used for enhancing the natural sweetness ripe berries, pears, apples and pineapple. The result is luxuriously high in protein and calcium, and moderately low in fat. Your Valentine will love your clever choice for happy, healthy hearts.

Ingredients
Cocoa powder, unsweetened ½ cup
Cornstarch 1 tablespoon
Stevia baking and cooking granules ½ cup
Salt 1/8 teaspoon
Non-fat milk evaporated milk 1 can, 12 fluid ounces

Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons

Preparation
Combine cocoa powder, cornstarch, Stevia sugar granules for baking and salt in a heavy saucepan. Stir and slowly add evaporated milk. Continue to stir over a low flame. Remember that chocolate burns very easily. Heat just until bubbles start and chocolate begins to look dark and shiny. Do not boil. Pour into a glass or clear plastic bowl. Stir in vanilla extract and allow chocolate sauce to cool. Serve the sauce with fruit pieces. For special occasions, accompany the fruits with angel-food cake cubes.

Number of cups: 2
Calories per cup: 190

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Ingredients
1 HMR Chicken Creole Entrée
1 cup no salt added canned tomatoes with juices
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion; convenience packed
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped peppers; frozen
1 cup chopped okra; frozen
3/4 cup cuban-style black beans, canned
2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Preparation
Place tomatoes, water, vegetables, black beans and seasonings in a microwavable dish. Cover and microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. Add entrée and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.

# of Cups: 4.5
Calories: 110
Vegetable Servings: 5

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Source: The Healthy Table
San Diego Center Weekly Recipe