A big thanks to everyone who participated in February’s Dinner and a Movie event. The movie this month was Chocolat and all your submissions looked so good they had me drooling while I was putting this roundup together. I love the creativity that everyone put into their entries and I’m looking forward to seeing what you all come up with in future events. If you’d like to learn more about any of the dishes below, just click on the photos to go to the original posts.
If you’d like to participate in the next Dinner and a Movie, check the event page for guidelines and a link to the March movie Moonstruck, which is being hosted by Susan from Sticky Gooey Creamy Chewy
Chocolate Islands in Crème Anglaise
“When I watch “Chocolat” the only ingredients I can think about are chocolate and chile peppers. So I decided to make some truffles from my stash of Artisanal Dark Chocolate from Amano and set them adrift like gypsies in a sea of Creme Anglaise.”
- Lisa from My Own Sweet Thyme
Chocolate, Fig and Anise Crème Brûlée
“Like any good gastronomically inspired movie, Chocolat leaves you wanting a taste of the titular ingredient and to be transported into their world. And like any endearing love story, it leaves you desirous of romance and longing to be swept away. It is a sensual movie, and it inspires a sensual dessert: a silky smooth Chocolate, Fig and Anise Crème Brûlée.”
- Helen from Practically Done
Vanilla and Chocolate with chocolaty peanut
“This is an easy recipe with incredible results! The contrast of the Vanilla and Chocolate is nothing new but sooooo good… and if on top you find chocolaty peanuts on your way… Mmmmm a delish 
. No need to see the movie again (I saw it years ago but remember so well). The tittle is inspiring enough .”
- Núria from Spanish Recipes
Grill Quails With Chocolate And Rose Petal
“I love the delicate scent from the rose petals jam, and the smooth chocolate sauce was really interesting addition to the dish.”
- Elra from Elra’s Cooking
Nipples of Venus“I love the scene where Vianne tries to tempt the ever restrained Comte de Reynaud with the naughty sounding chocolates called Nipples of Venus. He must have thought she was the devil incarnate!”
- Joie de Vivre from Joie de vivre: An amateur gourmet’s guide
Three-shredded Salad“It’s a simple salad with a very tasty dressing. The inspiration was the underlying theme of Lent.”
- Andreas from Delta Kitchen
Vianne’s Spicy Hot Chocolate“I have always wanted to visit Vianne’s shop, have a cup of hot chocolate and talk to her. I imagine the hot chocolate as thick, rich and spicy.”
- Ginny from Just Get Floury
Chili con carne y chocolate“This is chili con carne with a twist in that it contains dark chocolate, and was inspired by the feast served at Armande’s birthday party in Chocolat, which included meats with chocolate sauce.”
- Cakelaw from Laws of the Kitchen
Spicy Chocolate Chili Truffles and Chocolate Espresso Truffles
“…the inspiration for my recipe comes from Vianne and Roux. My Spicy Chocolate Chili Truffles are for Vianne, because she is sweet, warm and a little bit spicy. My Chocolate Espresso Truffles were inspired by Roux, who is deep, mellow and a little dark.”
- Susan from Sticky Gooey Creamy Chewy
Island Ahi With Spicy Cacao Sauce
“I loved the movie and after we first watched it, I began to read all her books. Chocolate is a favorite of mine in all its guises and I grow it and process the beans as well. The movie inspired me to think of it as an ingredient in savory cooking.”
- Claudia from Standing Straight
Sea Salt Brownies“Chocolate to me means chewy and flavourful so I decided to try these Sea Salt Brownies which are out of this world!!!”
- Bellini Valli from More Than Burnt Toast
Tiramisu Chocolate Tart“In the spirit of the movie, where Chocolate brings together families and couples and inspires romance, I made these tarts for the boyfriend and I last weekend.”
- Amy from Kitchen Vixen
Easy Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate
“Hot chocolate is a recurring motif in the film. One that is used to draw secrets and stories out of people. To comfort and warm. To strengthen bonds and to soothe. Each time a mug of hot chocolate was poured we ooh and aahed.”
- Sarina Nicole from TriniGourmet
Conejo en Mole Rojo (Rabbit in Red Mole)
“There’s a dish in the movie served covered in a rich red sauce that makes the guests’ eyes roll back in utter bliss. The audience is left to guess what the dish is, but given Vianne’s Latin American background I’d always imagined it was a rich velvety mole.”
- Marc from No Recipes
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