Romantic Treats and Reads

Let's celebrate February!

Today we'll kick off a tasty mix of delicious recipes and the perfect books to accompany your indulgent treat.

Our romantic read of the day:  An Affair With Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone. A sensual, intelligent adventure set in 19th century London. 

Chocolate Pizza Heart

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
• 3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
• 3/4 cup crushed potato chips
• 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
• 7 maraschino cherries, halved
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate M&M's
• 2 tablespoons vanilla or white chips
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening

Directions

• Using a pencil, draw a 10-in. heart on a waxed paper. Place paper, pencil mark down, on a baking sheet; set aside.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the marshmallows, peanuts and potato chips. Immediately spread on prepared pan into heart shape. Sprinkle with coconut; top with cherries and M&M's.
• In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Refrigerate until firm, about 1-1/2 hours. Remove waxed paper. Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Yield: 1-3/4 pounds 
• Do you have any favorite new releases? Any favored winter treats?