Souffle, good and light

In honor of Erik's near downfall tonight (sorry for the spoiler for those who haven't watched yet), I decided to post my favorite souffle recipe, which is fairly easy as far as souffles go, from Paula Dean, a woman who knows high-calorie cookin' (I know it looks long, but it's easy, I promise.):

CHOCOLATE ORANGE LIQUEUR SOUFFLE WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
8-10 servings

6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter, divided
1/2 cup sugar
5 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
3 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 tsp. salt
5 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
7 egg whites
Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Coat the bottom and sides of a 2 1/2 quart souffle dish with 2 tablespoons butter, sprinkle bottom and sides evenly with 1/2 cup sugar. Tap out excess sugar; reserve sugar for later use.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to bubble. Add milk, orange liqueur, melted chocolates, and salt.
4. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
6. Whisk in beaten egg yolks and vanilla.
7. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add reserved sugar, beating until stiff. Fold whites into chocolate mixture. Gently spoon mixture into prepared souffle dish.
8. Place souffle dish in a baking pan. Fill pan with 1-inch warm water. Bake for 55 minutes.
9. Serve immediately with Chocolate Sauce.

Chocolate Sauce:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 (1-ounce) square bittersweet chocolate
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)

1. Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler.
2. Add cocoa, sugar, cream, and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla and orange liqueur.