Chocolate dipped strawberries…a classic.  Super-simple to make, everyone loves them, and they look elegant. 

Whether they are on a table for two, in a gift box, or in a bowl on the night stand by your bed…chocolate dipped strawberries always work.  

Again, they are easy-peasy to make, but you have to have the right equipment, that being a silicone baking mat.   If you don’t have one, run up to the grocery store’s cooking section and buy one.  They are inexpensive and make this recipe doable.

Follow these easy steps by Kraft: 

What You Need

We are super-excited to introduce the Farmers Market Collection of soaps at Supernatural Botanicals.  They were inspired by the fresh and organic fruits at the farmers market…and they smell just as amazing as real fruit.  New shape and new delicious new scents!  Love it!

Need some spa-at-home action?  Then you must experience Supernatural Botanicals Mixed Berry Bath and Shower Sea Salts. 

Mixed Berry Bath and Shower Sea Salts are made from European spa salt, harvested
from the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.  The European spa salt is evaporated to a sparkling white by the sun and ocean air.  Formulated with Blueberry and Strawberry seeds and bursting with the succulent aroma of fresh berries. 

For use in the shower:  Combine Sea Salts with body oil or shower gel, and buff skin in a circular motion.   For use in the bath:  Pour about a half cup of Sea Salts under running bath water.  
 If you absolutely need to look and feel gorgeous, this is the way to do it.  You’ll fall in love with these Sea Salts.  Completely and thoroughly indulgent! 

So, it’s Friday morning and if you are anything like me, you are already thinking about what you’ll be making for breakfast on Saturday morning…..please tell me that it’s not just me!  Since I just got back from Savannah, I can’t stop making the recipes from Paula, Jamie, and Bobby Deen. 

These cream cheese stuffed strawberries are so easy to make, and are just beautiful in presentation.  I’m all about looking like a rockstar in the kitchen with very little effort; a little work for a lot of bang, and who doesn’t love that? 

This recipe is from Deen Bros. cookbook, and can also be found on Food Network’s site, www.FoodTv.com.  (click the picture above to link.) 

Lets eat!

Ingredients

• 20 whole large strawberries, hulled
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each strawberry so the berries stand upright. Place berries, cut side down, on a serving platter. Carefully cut the berries into 4 wedges, cutting almost to, but not through, the bottoms with a criss-cross cut. Fan wedges just slightly, taking care not to break them. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until combined but still stiff. Using a teaspoon or pastry bag with decorative tip, fill the strawberries with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the stuffed strawberries. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.