American cook and author Ina Garten is one of the most successful television chefs of all time. She is the host of Food Network's "Barefoot Contessa" (which was also the name of the grocery store that ...

Cocoa was first cultivated in ancient South America. During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish Conquistadors introduced it to Europe. In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the mass ...

Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and has several potential health benefits. These include helping to reduce blood pressure and decrease the risk of heart disease. The Maya people in South America ...

Cocoa powder is an essential baking ingredient. Our brownies, cakes and cookies would be nothing without it. The thing is, though, cocoa powder also can be kind of confusing. There are two types on ...

New research from the University of Birmingham shows that eating flavanol-rich foods—like tea, berries, apples, and cocoa—can ...

In a mixing bowl, make a rub by combining cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar, cumin and chili powder. Coat pork chops generously in the rub. Let sit one hour. Meanwhile, make the apple butter. In a large ...

Possible health benefits of cocoa powder include decreased inflammation, improved heart and brain health, and blood sugar and weight management. People make cocoa powder by crushing cocoa beans and ...