Ingredients for - Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

1. 8 oz. semisweet chocolate
2. 1 lb. large strawberries
3. c. finely chopped pistachios (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

1 . Stage

Place chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally, until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2 . Stage

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. One at a time, dip each strawberry in chocolate, twirling to coat; then sprinkle chocolate-covered portion with pistachios, if using, and place on waxed paper.

3 . Stage

Chill chocolate-dipped strawberries at least 15 minutes to set chocolate. (Strawberries should not be stored in refrigerator longer than 1 hour as condensation drops may collect on the chocolate.)