“Playing Against Bad Odds Russian Roulette With the Heart” Frozen Grapes, Red Wine and Chocolate

Ahhh. The classic poutine, invented in Quebec, Canada, with crispy French fries smothered with gravy & cheese is a transcendent culinary experience in every way! You’ll be tempted to eat it all…you’ll see.

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Yields1 Serving
 1 cup seedless green grapes
 1 cup seedless red grapes
 1/4 cup white sugar
 Extra Dark 80% chocolate, chilled
 ‘A bottle of the best’ red wine (or a nice Chablis if you prefer)
1

Remove grapes from stems and place in a colander. Wash thoroughly.

2

Place grapes in Ziploc bag. Pour sugar into the bag and seal. Gently shake the bag to evenly coat grapes with sugar. Arrange grapes on a paper towel to air-dry any remaining water, about 15 minutes 15 Minutes. Place grapes in a single layer on a shallow pan or baking sheet. Freeze for at least 2 hours 120 Minutes.

3

Serve grapes scattered on a wooden chopping board with pieces of chocolate and wine by the glass! How perfect is that?

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Ingredients

 1 cup seedless green grapes
 1 cup seedless red grapes
 1/4 cup white sugar
 Extra Dark 80% chocolate, chilled
 ‘A bottle of the best’ red wine (or a nice Chablis if you prefer)

Directions

1

Remove grapes from stems and place in a colander. Wash thoroughly.

2

Place grapes in Ziploc bag. Pour sugar into the bag and seal. Gently shake the bag to evenly coat grapes with sugar. Arrange grapes on a paper towel to air-dry any remaining water, about 15 minutes 15 Minutes. Place grapes in a single layer on a shallow pan or baking sheet. Freeze for at least 2 hours 120 Minutes.

3

Serve grapes scattered on a wooden chopping board with pieces of chocolate and wine by the glass! How perfect is that?

Notes

“Playing Against Bad Odds Russian Roulette With the Heart” Frozen Grapes, Red Wine and Chocolate

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