3 WAYS WITH Chocolate

Savoury or sweet, chocolate has a wonderful way of working in many dishes, from rich and creamy, to deep and intense

Whether you're a fan of light, sweet and vanillaforward milk chocolate, or earthy and complex dark, a single square or even an entire block can elevate a dish, from meaty stews to a decadent tray of brownies. These recipes will have you looking at everyone's favourite sweet treat in an entirely new way.

1. Mole bavette steak

SERVES 4-6 PREP 5 MINS PLUS MARINATING AND RESTING COOK 15 MINS EASY 

1 Remove the stalks from the chillies, then blitz them in a spice grinder or mini blender until finely broken down some flakes are fine but there shouldn't be any large chunks. Transfer to a bowl.

2 Toast the cumin seeds in a small frying pan over a medium heat for 1-2 mins or until aromatic. Set aside 1/2 tsp and grind the rest to a powder using a pestle and mortar. Add to the bowl with the chillies, along with the sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and 1/4 tsp of black pepper.