valentine's day

1 cup margarine, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice 3/4 teaspoon almond extract Few drops of red food coloring 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped 48 Hershey's kisses Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine...

1 (1/4-ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin (1 tablespoon) 3/4 cup cold water 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups whipping cream - divided use 1 /2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows) In saucepan sprinkle gelatin over water, then...

Spongy cake and luxurious, creamy filling make the perfect Valentine's Day dessert. 1 pkg. Jell-o Vanilla Fat Free Instant Pudding 1 can (14 fluid oz/398 mL) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 cup thawed Light Cool Whip Whipped Topping 1 store-bought angel food cake (284 g) 10 fresh...

1/2 cup Butter 10 cups Crispy rice cereal 9 cups Miniature marshmallows 2 cups Candy Heart (the tiny red spice ones) Candy Hearts (the ones with messages) 3/4 cup Miniature chocolate chips Red food coloring Melt butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, mix rice cereal, candy...

1 box DH Red Velvet Cake Ganache Filling: 8 oz semi sweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup half and half 3 TBSP. butter Mock Whipped Cream Frosting: 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup gran sugar (divided in half) 4 TBSP. rounded, flour scant 2/3 cup milk 1 tsp...

2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 container (8 oz.) dairy sour cream 1-1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa 3 eggs 1 teaspoon each almond and vanilla extract Frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling, chilled OR...

2 cups whole wheat flour 1 TBSP. baking powder 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup skim milk Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour and baking powder, add peanut butter and milk. (I use my Kitchen-Aid to mix) Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Roll out to 1/4 inch...

1/2 oz. Vodka 1/2 oz. Bols Blue 1/2 oz. Orange Curacao 1 oz. Parfait d'amour Combine ingredients and pour into glass. Enjoy.

1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Blue Curacao 1/2 oz Blue Curacao 1 oz Parfait d'amour 2 oz Cranberry Juice Shake with ice

2 oz. Banana Liqueur 1 oz. Vodka 3 oz. Cranberry Juice Shake banana liqueur, vodka, and cranberry juice with ice and strain into a red wine glass.

1/2 oz. Amaretto 1/2 oz. Godet 1/2 oz. Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps 1/2 oz. White Creme de Cacao Mix on Ice pour in a shooter. It tastes like a raspberry truffle. from Tony at "The Library" in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

3/4 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Rum 3/4 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. Triple Sec 3/4 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur 3 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix Splash Coca Cola shake with ice, strain into a highball glass. garnish with lemon wedge

1/2 oz. Vodka 1/3 oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur 1/3 oz. Godiva Liqueur 1/3 oz. Kahlua Mix in all ingredients and stir

2 shots Vodka 5 oz. Root Beer 5 oz. Mountain Dew 1 Orange Slice Mix all ingredients into glass. Enjoy.

3/4 oz. Vanilla Vodka 3/4 oz. Dark Creme de Cacao 1/2 oz. Cherry Juice 1 splash Cream 1 splash Club Soda Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teasp double-acting baking powder 1/4 teasp salt 2 teasps raspberry brandy or 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ounce...

RASPBERRY SAUCE 2 10-ounce packages frozen raspberries in syrup Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other liqueur (optional) MOUSE 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup milk 5 ounces white chocolate**, broken up 1...

1/2 (17.3-ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet) 3 tablespoons prepared caramel topping 3 tablespoons blanched, sliced almonds OR 3 tablespoons shredded sweetened coconut Servings: 12 1. Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400ºF. 2...

1 pound California rockfish fillets 8 thin slices lemon 4 sprigs fresh tarragon Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons butter (optional) Nonstick cooking spray 8 twelve-inch parchment hearts Servings: 4 1. Divide the fillets into 4 servings. Determine cooking time by measuring the...

3 cups 1% milk, divided 2/3 cup sugar 3 eggs (2 whole eggs, 1 yolk) 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla (Clear vanilla provides best color in finished product) Servings: 12 1. Using double boiler, heat 2 1/2 cups milk until steam rises from the surface. 2. In a separate bowl...