For National Chocolates Day, we took some liberties. You won’t find us crafting our own chocolates in The Food Channel kitchens. At least not routinely. For that expertise, we have our partners at The French Pastry School. So, for fun, and because I can’t live without my chocolate, some favorite recipes that feature chocolate.

Coconut Habanero Brownie

Plated Coconut Habanero Brownie topped with Habanero Peppers, Pineapple, and Caramel Sauce. Credit: Fairytale Brownies/Tracy Dempsey.

This recipe features a brownie covered in habanero caramel sauce and served with a roasted pineapple compote and pineapple coconut ice cream—what’s not to like? Recipe here.

American Heritage Chocolate Muhallabieh 

American Heritage Chocolate Muhallabieh. Photo: MARS.

Chocolate Muhallabieh, or Middle Eastern Milk Pudding, has an incredible look, taste, and smell, especially when coupled with chocolate. Recipe here.

Chocolate Pizza

Candy Topped Chocolate Pizza. Photo: Chocolate Pizza Company.

Our chefs found the texture and flavor of this pre-made chocolate pizza to be exceptionally creamy and rich, with flavor additions and toppings that all complemented each other deliciously. You can learn more about the product by clicking right here.

Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles. Photo: Food Guru.

Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles can be expensive when dining out, but are a bit more budget-friendly when made at home. Don’t be intimidated, give it a whirl! Recipe here.

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Chocolate Bread Pudding. Photo: Ace Champion.

A great way to save leftover, going-stale, bread from being wasted by making bread pudding! This recipe is an insanely delicious twist on traditional bread pudding, made with chocolate and Kahlua coffee liquor and drizzled with a homemade Irish Whiskey Butterscotch Cream Sauce! Recipe here.

A perfect lead-in for Christmas: Chocolate Pistachio Dip Cookies

Chocolate Pistachio Drop Cookie. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

These delicious cookies offer the crunch and flavor of pistachios mixed with chunks of chocolate–what better combination at Christmas, especially with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa? Recipe here.