Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

With Valentine's Day this month, we thought it would be fun to do this delicious and simple recipe as a special treat. And actually, this dessert has some nutritional value as well. Both strawberries and chocolate (the darker the better) contain numerous health-promoting phytochemicals and anti-oxidants!

1 pint fresh strawberries with the leaves and stems intact

5 ounces dark (bittersweet) high quality chocolate

Wash strawberries thoroughly, pat with paper towel, and allow to air dry completely. The chocolate can be melted in one of two ways. The first (and preferable option) is to melt the chocolate completely in a double boiler. The other option is to melt the chocolate in the microwave on low. Once melted, hold a strawberry by the stem and dip until three-quarters covered. Place each strawberry on a dish covered by wax paper and then place in the refrigerator until hardened.

Nutritional information (per serving) Enjoy in moderation!