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Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse in Mini Cones
Toast the cones before filling with mousse to make the extra crisp. Arrange the filled cones in a bowl of fresh cranberries for an impressive display. Ingredients 1 (3.1-oz.) package chocolate mousse 1/4 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 16 Salt Mini Cones Prepare mousse according to package directions; stir in hazeln...May 22, 2019 -
Strawberry Crepes with Chocolate Merlot Sauce
This elegant looking dessert has just the right balance of flavors with the sweet strawberries and rich chocolate wine sauce. Purchase crepes in the produce section of your local supermarket or make your own if you have time. Ingredients 2 cups sliced strawberries 8 pre-made crepes, warmed 1/4 cup Chocolate Merlot ...May 22, 2019 -
No-Fuss Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Stand: 5 minutes Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground round 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/...May 22, 2019 -
Marinated Mozzarella Italian Appetizer Recipe
Prep: 20 min. Chill: 8 hr. Yield: Makes about 4 cups Ingredients 3 (8-oz.) blocks mozzarella cheese 1 (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and halved 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon I...May 22, 2019 -
Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cheesecake
Prep: 35 min.; Cook: 1 hr., 10 min.; Other: 9 hr., 10 min. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 32 cookies) 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (14-oz.) can sweeten condensed milk 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-pu...May 22, 2019 -
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Make soup special. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 8 Servings Ingredients: 1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter 6 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 (14 oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes with their juice 4 (13.75 oz.) cans chicken or vegetable broth 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 4 (7...May 22, 2019 -
Satsuma Cocktail - Refreshing Summer Recipe
Frozen satsuma sections serve both to decorate the glass and keep the drink chilled. Yield: 2 servings Ingredients satsuma orange, peeled and sectioned Crushed ice 1/2 cup dry gin 1/2 cup fresh satsuma orange juice (about 2 satsumas) tablespoon Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur) Satsuma orange rind (optional) P...May 22, 2019 -
Potato and Broccoli Soup Recpe
Bright green broccoli florets float prettily in this hearty soup, but it's broccoli stems that do the real work. They're cooked with the potatoes and then pureed to form a creamy base. And a final touch of Parmesan gives the soup an Italian feel. Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 25 mins; Total: 35 mins; Yield: 4 - 6 servings...May 22, 2019 -
The Ultimate Brownie Trifle Recipe
Prep: 25 min., Bake: 20 min., Chill: 8 hrs. Makes 16 to 18 servings Ingredients: 1 (19.8-ounce) package fudge brownie mix 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional) 1 (3.9-ounce) package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix 1 (8.7-ounce) package toffee-flavored candy bars, crushed 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped to...May 22, 2019
