Who doesn’t love a good Hollywood romance or watching the bestest of best buds take on the world, even if it’s only make-believe? This episode of the SIP Series on The Stir highlights Tinseltown’s most beloved twosomes, from Hanks and Ryan to Fey and Poehler.
Once again, host Trish Muyco-Tobin has guest co-host Debbie Baldwin come up with another must-see movie list – and the longtime movie maven doesn’t disappoint! Along with Debbie’s list, the Binge Besties also explore trivia and behind-the-scenes moments with some of Hollywood’s best movie duos.
Watch Volume 7 of the SIP (Shelter in Place) Series on The Stir here
In honor of excellent pairings, we present you with a classic: dark chocolate and strawberries. Trish shares her longtime recipe, which calls for fresh strawberries and only three other ingredients – that’s it! Well, except maybe a glass of spicy, fruit-forward zinfandel or sparkling rosé…
DARK CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Ingredients:
- 2 cups bittersweet dark chocolate chips (60% cacao)*
- 6 T butter
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 1 quart (2 pounds) fresh strawberries with stems, rinsed and dried well
- finely chopped nuts, optional
*Ghirardelli or Godiva chocolate preferred; you may also substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Directions:
- In microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate pieces on high power for 2 minutes. Stir well with rubber spatula.
- Continue heating in 30-second intervals until fully melted (do not burn).
- Stir in butter and vanilla, and microwave another 30 seconds or so, until butter is melted. Stir until smooth.
- Dip strawberries in chocolate while firmly holding on to stem with your fingertips, swirling to coat each berry evenly. If desired, roll berry in nuts.
- Place coated berry on waxed paper and let harden on a cool, dry countertop (dining room table works fine, too).
Note: You will likely have leftover chocolate for more dipping fun. Try dipping other fruit or hard pretzels. Or, make nut clusters by mixing in a handful of whole nuts (unsalted peanuts, cashews, almonds, etc) with the chocolate and scooping out tablespoons of clusters onto waxed paper to harden.
