I'm a fan of Food Network. Alton Brown is probably my favorite celebrity chef because he gives loads of great information on his show and he's silly to boot. But recently I discovered another Food Network personality that I have completely overlooked. She's a registered dietitian, so once I found that out, I had to check her out. She's Ellie Krieger and, while she uses the same catch phrases an awful lot, I really like her recipes. Here's one of my favorites so far. It's ever-so-yummy (as good as any pudding I've ever had) and also rich in antioxidants and the goodness of soy.

The original recipe can be found here:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/dark-chocolate-mousse-recipe/index.html

You can also find a video for it on the Food Network website "Fabulous tofu  chocolate mousse" and on Hulu. The amounts she gives on the video are a little different, so I'll have to try it that way next time and tell you if I like it that way better.

Dark Chocolate Mousse

• 1 (12.3-ounce) package silken tofu, drained
• 3 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brandy (I use water or juice)
  
• 1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar
  
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons shaved chocolate

Directions

In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu until it is smooth.

Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water and brandy in a saucepan or heat-proof bowl fitted over a pot containing 1-inch barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.

Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until smooth and well blended. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Whip the cream with a beater. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.

Yield: 5 servings (serving size 1/2 cup of mousse, 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/4 teaspoon shaved chocolate)

Rosemary