ROASTED STRAWBERRIES WITH BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE ENJOY DAN:

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES WITH BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6 with 1-1/4-cup sauce

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES:

1/2-cup honey

1/4-cup EACH balsamic vinegar, and dark red wine

1 teaspoon EACH ground cinnamon, and allspice

2 pounds strawberries, hulled

CHOCOLATE SAUCE:

3/4-cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons honey

1/2-teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, and instant espresso powder

1/8-teaspoon cayenne

Kosher salt to taste

1/2- cup bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/2-teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

ROAS THE STRAWBERRIES: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   In a bowl, whisk together honey and next 3 ingredients until blended.

2.   Add the strawberries and stir gently to coat.

3.   Transfer to a prepared baking dish and roast for 10-12 minutes.

MAKE CHOCOLATE SAUCE:

1.   In a skillet, mix cream and the next 5 ingredients.

2.   Cook over medium-low heat until the edges begin to bubble.

3.   Remove skillet from the heat and add the chocolate strawberries.

4.   Let stand 1 minute then whisk until smooth.

5.   Whisk in the vanilla and Grand Marnier.

6.   Let cool to room temperature.

ENJOY DAN:                                                 LOVE LIFE AND EAT CHOCOLATE!!