Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #8

[iamshadow21]

Bradycardia here, too. Another reason to not skimp on salt.

Partner has low blood pressure, so we also salt things well.

I like salty, I like sweet, and I love sour. Sour gummy sweets are one of my favourite things. My favourite fruit is tangelo. My favourite chips are salt and vinegar. I love citrus juice when it's really sour; there's a blend I can buy right now that has both grapefruit and mandarin in it as well as a few others; it's great.

 

[iamshadow21]

Tonight is Salmon, Rice, and Broccoli.
I've been keeping my cooking for myself simpler lately; however, making a big batch of Chili with mini Cornbread loaves is worth more effort, then I freeze containers of it too. I started adding Cocoa powder to my Chili, and I think it adds more complex flavor and depth. You can add it to other foods according to this article. Not sure I'd want a dessert Hummus though. ​

Tue, March 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM PDT / 12 min read
10 Creative Ways To Use Cocoa Powder In The Kitchen

10 Creative Ways To Use Cocoa Powder In The Kitchen

Try out some of these scrumptious ways to incorporate cocoa powder into anything from pasta to granola. You'll use up that tub of cocoa powder in no time.

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1. Add depth to a chili
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7. Turn hummus into dessert
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I haven't yet experimented with adding cocoa to savoury stuff, though I've thought about it for a while. I can understand how it could work really well at adding depth to flavour.

 

[COSCitizen]

We had poached salmon (wine and water for poaching), mustard and yogurt sauce, and a green salad. Partner makes a vinaigrette that is awesome.

 

[IceIce9]

Partner has low blood pressure, so we also salt things well.

I like salty, I like sweet, and I love sour. Sour gummy sweets are one of my favourite things. My favourite fruit is tangelo. My favourite chips are salt and vinegar. I love citrus juice when it's really sour; there's a blend I can buy right now that has both grapefruit and mandarin in it as well as a few others; it's great.

I love tart cherries, especially in pie. It seems like most people want super sweet cherry pie, sweet cherries in a syrupy sweet glaze. But l like mine tart.

There is a wonderful bakery near me that features different pies on a rotating basis, and they make an excellent tart cherry pie.

 

[slowpoke]

Broccoli beef stir fry with brown rice tonight. I put sriracha sauce over my serving.

The tri-tip was really big, so we had halved it before cooking.

Beef dip sandwiches yesterday, stir fry tonight.

 

[slowpoke]

I haven't yet experimented with adding cocoa to savoury stuff, though I've thought about it for a while. I can understand how it could work really well at adding depth to flavour.

Ina Garten uses instant coffee or espresso powder in baking chocolatey things, to enhance the flavor. (LINK) and (LINK)

I’ve added a little piece of dark chocolate to chili before. Same idea as cocoa powder, I’d think.

I have a very old barbecue sauce recipe from a very old paperback book called Gourmet Cooking for Two by Beverly Ojakangas * The recipe includes a cup of coffee!
Excuse the yellowed paper and the food spots, lol

(* As I said, the book is very old. My husband bought the book in order to learn to cook for himself, but also to impress the ladies. Worked on me! )

 

[Curious Me]

.... I started adding Cocoa powder to my Chili, and I think it adds more complex flavor and depth. You can add it to other foods according to this article. Not sure I'd want a dessert Hummus though. I used to add peanut butter instead of tahini when my kids were young. So I do think young children would take to dessert Hummus for sure.​

Tue, March 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM PDT / 12 min read
10 Creative Ways To Use Cocoa Powder In The Kitchen

10 Creative Ways To Use Cocoa Powder In The Kitchen

Try out some of these scrumptious ways to incorporate cocoa powder into anything from pasta to granola. You'll use up that tub of cocoa powder in no time.

www.yahoo.com

1. Add depth to a chili
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7. Turn hummus into dessert
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I'm definitely going to try the #3 cocoa powder in taco seasoning idea next time I make tacos. Apparently, it is added to some taco seasoning mixes. @Auntie Cipation might remember we were talking about Mole on another thread. I said I've never had it, but I saw the a recipe that uses some of the Mexican chocolate which has a cinnamon flavor. Oh, and one recipe mentioned banana in the mole sauce. ​

3. Jazz up a batch of tacos

You may want to try elevating your tacos with cocoa powder. As with other savory recipes, a subtle approach is key, and just a teaspoon or two is enough to upgrade your meat or veggie fillings. The powder will add a gentle bitterness that complements classic taco spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika, keeping things bold and hearty.

If you're making a from-scratch taco seasoning, just stir the cocoa powder together with the other spices. Then,...​