Easy Recipes

Easy Valentine Strudels1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup dairy sour cream3 tablespoons butter, meltedCherry FillingPink GlazeCut butter into flour and salt with pastry…

Valentine Rice Crispy Treats1/2 cup butter 10 cups crispy rice cereal 9 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups candy hearts (tiny red spice hearts)Candy Hearts (the ones with messages)3/4 cup miniature chocolate…

Brownies and Chocolate-Raspberry FonduePhotograph and recipe courtesy of Betty CrockerDouble your chocolate pleasure with a two-ingredient microwaved chocolate fondue and fudgy brownie dippers.1 box Betty…

Cupid's Pie1 (9-inch) chocolate crumb pie crustMaraschino cherries (with stems) for garnish1 quart ice cream (strawberry, cherry vanilla or chocolate swirl)Extra Thick Fudge Sauce (recipe follows)Whipped…

Trout Martini2/3 cup dry vermouth1 trout4 Spanish queen (very large) pimento-stuffed olives1/8 cup capers1/2 teaspoon dillweed2 lemon wedgesPlace one live trout into a martini glass, add gin and a splash…

Fish in Champagne1 package frozen flounder fillets1 grated onion2 tablespoons butter or margarine4 egg yolks6 tablespoons light table cream3 cups dry champagneParsley flakesMelt butter in large skillet.…

Italian Love Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 4 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding…

Valentine Stained Glass Hearts3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup red hot candies,…

Chocolate Shortbread Hearts1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup butter Combine…

Chicken Madeira on Herbed Biscuits (Diabetic)1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken    breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 1/2 cups quartered…

Amaretto Cream Puffs with Raspberry SaucePuffs1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces1/2 cup unsifted flour1 teaspoon granulated sugar2 eggsFilling1 cup heavy cream4 teaspoons granulated sugar1/4…

Necco Sweethearts CupcakesChocolate Cupcakes 1 cup semisweet-chocolate chips 1/3 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated…

Strawberry Cream Puff Heart1 cup water1 cup sifted all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter4 eggsFresh strawberriesConfectioners' sugarSketch a heart on a baking sheet. Grease sheet lightly.Bring water and butter…

Valentine Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake1 (18 1.4 ounce) box red velvet cake mix1 (3.9 ounce) box instant chocolate fudge pudding and pie filling mix1 1/4 cup water1/2 cup cr?me de cocoa or…

White Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesThis is very elegant and delicious!1 quart fresh strawberries1/2 pound fine quality white chocolateSelect perfect firm but ripe berries. Wash, drain and leave green…

Raspberry Cheesecake DipSource: Land O Lakes, Inc. - used with permissionA sweet, creamy, colorful dip that?s delicious with cake, fruit and cookies.Dip1/3 cup LAND O LAKES? Sour Cream 1 (8 ounce) container…

Champagne Shrimp SaladServes 4 to 6Marinade 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup Korbel Chardonnay Champagne 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 serrano chili, diced 1 teaspoon…

Victorian Gingerbread Cookies2 1/2 cups unsifted flour2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup dark…

Checkerboard Hearts2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup granulated sugar1 cup shortening1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extractDivide 1 dough…

Valentine Shortbread1 1/2 cups butter1 cup granulated sugar4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted1/2 cup apricot jamRed and silver candiesBeat the butter with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until it is light…