Raspberry-Nut Valentines 1 cup (1/2 pound) butter or margarine, softened2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/3 cups pecans, ground2 cups all-purpose flourConfectioners’ sugarAbout 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until creamy; beat in vanilla extract. Gradually add pecans and flour, blending thoroughly. Cover [...]

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Valentine Parfaits Baked brownies, crumbled 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries or raspberries 1/4 cup sweetened whipped cream or Sweetened Topping In a stemmed parfait or wineglass, layer crumbled brownies, fresh fruit and whipped cream. Top with whole fresh strawberry. Yield: 1 serving NOTE: May use trifle bowl or large glass salad bowl to prepare recipe [...]

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Strawberry Rum Trifle Custard Sauce6 egg yolks1/2 cup dark rum, divided1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons milk1 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In medium stainless steel lined saucepan, over low heat, whisk yolks and 1/4 cup rum together. Add sugar, whisking until mixture is thick [...]

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Chocolate Heart Tarts with Raspberries Light or dark cocoa candy meltsNesting heart cookie cutters#4 TipDisposable Decorating bags 2 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated (9-inch) pie crusts 1 egg white mixed with 2 teaspoons water 1/2 pint raspberriesMintConfectioners’ sugar Ganache1/4 cup whipping cream 7 ounces light or dark cocoaCandy melts, chopped Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. [...]

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Champagne Parfaits 2 small boxes lemon-flavored gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups champagne8 strawberries, washed and hulled In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; allow to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in champagne and chill 40 to 50 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Reserve 1 cup of gelatin mixture and spoon remaining mixture evenly [...]

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Juicy Pork Loin with Pomegranate Sauce Simple and festive, the juicy pork loin’s dark sweet crust is jeweled with ruby bits of shallot. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and green pistachio. Serve with wild rice and spinach. 3 tablespoons chopped shallots2 teaspoons chopped rosemary1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup dry white or red wine1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 [...]

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Red Raspberry Ice Cream Cake with Raspberry Amaretto Sauce Source: Courtesy of Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission – used by Recipe Goldmine with permission. A 9-inch heart-shaped springform pan will give you an appropriate shape, but if you don’t have one you may substitute a 9-inch round springform pan. For the cake6 cups red raspberries, [...]

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Heart-Shaped Meringue 8 servings 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of salt 1 cup granulated sugarSeveral drops red food coloring Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Bring egg whites to room temperature in a small mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt. Beat to soft peaks. Pour [...]

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Kiss Cakes Make about 46 cakes. This recipe is adapted from "The Carolina Housewife" by Sarah Rutledge (1847). 6 egg whites 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon rose water (see note)About 1/2 cup fruit jam Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the egg whites to a [...]

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cream Pie Serves 8. 1 1/2 cups cold milk 2 small packages JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 1 (8 ounce) container COOL WHIP Whipped Topping , thawed 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 (6 ounce) HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Pie Crust Pour milk into [...]

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