To prepare a super simple perfect chocolate ganache recipe, first you need to prepare your chocolate. First, you'll need: 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate, 1 tsp. cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. You can use any chocolate you like, as long as it's at room temperature. If you don't have chocolate in your kitchen, then you can buy chocolate at your local grocery store. Place the chocolate into the saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Then, pour the cooled chocolate mixture into jars and store them in an airtight container until you are ready to use them.