An Easy Valentine's Day Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Homemade gifts and home-cooked meals usually go over well, as they show effort. We gave you if you and your sweet are watching calories.

If that isn't a top concern this Valentine's Day, here's something a bit more indulgent: Homemade chocolate-covered strawberries! Watch the look of love and surprise fill their eyes when they see you've taken the time to be spontaneous and romantic.

Men, this recipe from allrecipe.com is especially for you, because it is simple. And let's face it, what woman does not love being hand-fed strawberries dipped in chocolate?

Have fun, and Happy Valentine's Day!

Ingredients

Recipe yields 3 cups (24 strawberries)

• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Directions

1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
3. Turn the strawberries upside down and place them on a sheet of wax paper for the chocolate to cool.

This is the simplest version of chocolate covered strawberries I know. White chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate for a fancier look.

*Recipe from allrecipes.com