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Chef Kirk
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Chef Kirk holds a degree from the Culinary Institute of America. After school, Chef spent 4 years mastering Japanese cuisine at Chez Wada in Japan. He has traveled extensively, immersing himself in different regional food cultures, and he holds 3 US patents for chocolate design.

Five Mindblowing Ways To Use Brownie Mix

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We’ve never met a brownie we didn’t like – it’s just DOVE® Signature Truffle Fudge Brownies contain nearly ½ lb. of real DOVE® chocolate, so they just happen to be better than the rest. That natural superiority lends itself well to other recipes, so we set out into the kitchen with our Truffle Fudge Brownie…

Stir-Fry Suppers: Cooking Tips

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Chop, flip, repeat – stir frying is the ultimate one-pan meal and we’ve got just the ingredients to make it even easier. We sat down with Chef Kirk to pick up the secret to the perfect stir-fry. The ideal tools to stir fry are a wok and a flat-tipped wooden spatula, to maximize movement in…

Time To Grill: Our Best BBQ Roundup

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There’s nothing that symbolizes the heavenly flavors of summer better than grilling. We pulled together our top cocoa-infused favorites in a round-up guaranteed to have you heading straight for the coals. Kansas City BBQ Shrimp Skewers Shrimp are an incredibly simple, incredibly grill-able path for flavor. We seasoned ours up with POD & BEAN™ Sweet…
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Summer Meals In A Bowl

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Who wouldn’t want fewer dishes at the end of the day? Piling food high in a single bowl cuts down on the kitchen fussiness while allowing flavors to interact more with every bite. Bowl food sits apart from salad in that it usually starts with a grain base like rice or quinoa, then gets heaped…
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The Tacos Of Summer

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A bit of heat, a LOT of flavor – that’s what we look for in a good taco. Check out our round-up of recipes perfect for the long, hot days of summer. Sweet Potato, Avocado, and Black Bean Tacos It’s rare to come across a meatless taco that is as substantial as its carnivorous cousin,…

Summer Soups

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Garden overflowing? Pair up those extra seasonal vegetables with cocoa for a meat-free summer treat. You know you’ve achieved peak summer when the heat’s just too high for big meals. An abundance of in-season produce and simple prep make these meat-free soups a perfect summer choice when the heat is on. Roasted Cauliflower Soup Cauliflower…

Three Mindblowing Dishes To Make For Mom

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PSA: Mother’s Day is coming up – let’s give it our all. Breakfast in bed is just the beginning. This year, we’re celebrating mom with an array of delicious food worthy of her – starting with the decadent and perfectly exclusive DOVE® Signature Strawberry Caramel Truffle full of sweet, tart fresh strawberries and creamy caramel…

Easy Brunch Recipes That Are Too Good To Be True (Almost)

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Go ahead, blur the line between breakfast and lunch. These recipes are worth it. When talking brunch recipes, you want food that’s going to taste delicious, look impressive, and be simple enough to leave you time to spend with your friends & family. We’ve got you covered – check out our brunch recipe round-up that…
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Sweet Showers: Bites For Brides, Babies & More

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Say hello to food that guarantees everyone is going to have a GREAT time. It’s the season for showers, sprinkles, and get-togethers – whether you’re celebrating new brides or babies on the way, we’re making the food easy. Check out our collection of bite-sized party food, made simple. Honey Mustard Brie Apple Bites You had…
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