chocolate salami

July 5th, 2008

You may not believe you could lose weight while on a diet which includes chocolate salami but it is possible. It is crucial to not eat chocolate salami or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself rich food once per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 2000 calories a day, and then on the last day, I eat whatever I want – within moderation of course.

I have been eating this way for the last month and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any pills or diet aids. I have just been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day per week.

I also think it helps to have a little support when trying to lose weight and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to help you monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Chocolate "Salami"

Posted by artsycook at recipegoldmine.com

Ok guys, while we’re on the subject of chocolate (and when are we NOT?), here’s a family favorite you HAVE to try. Any amaretti biscuits (cookies) should work. You can’t eat a lot of this one either. It’s a Sicilian thing!

This very rich dessert is very popular in every region of Italy. It looks like salami so bring it to the table whole. Your guests won?t be deceived for long!

8 ounces amaretti di Saronno cookies
    (at your Italian grocer or specialty market )
24 graham crackers or other plain cookies
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
2 egg yolks
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup ground almonds

Place the amaretti and plain cookies in a large bowl and crush roughly with the bottom of a drinking glass.

Put the chocolate and Amaretto liqueur In a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave on HIGH, 1 minute at a time, stirring until smooth and melted. Stir the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture and then beat in the butter, a little at a time until evenly incorporated. Add the chocolate mixture to the crushed cookies and stir well to mix. Leave in a cold place for 1 hour to firm up the mixture.

Brush a large sheet of wax paper with oil or spray with cooking spray. Pour the mixture onto the wax paper and shape into a 14-inch long log with a small metal spatula or butter knife. Fold the wax paper tightly around the log and chill overnight.

To serve, unwrap the "Salami" and allow to come to room temperature for about 1 hour. Slice thin and serve with whipped cream.

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