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Mocha Hearts a la Crème

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What You Need: 1/3 C heavy cream 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted 2 t instant coffee 1 T hot water 1/8 t orange extract How to Make It: Place the cream into a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Place the cream cheese into another bowl. Add the melted chocolate. Dissolve the instant coffee in the hot water and add it to the cream cheese. Pour in the orange extract. Beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined and the mixture is smooth. Fold the… Read the rest

True Love Chocolate Soufflé

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What You Need: 1 T unsalted butter 2 T + 1/4 C sugar, divided 2 oz. semi sweet chocolate 2 T strong coffee 2 T heavy cream 2 large eggs, separated 1 large egg white 1/8 t salt How to Make It: Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat up. Butter a 1 qt. soufflé dish and dust with the 2 T sugar. Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a small saucepan. Add the coffee and cream to the pan. Set the pan over low heat and stirring continuously, cook 5… Read the rest

Forever Yours Salmon Cakes

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What You Need: 7 oz. salmon fillets, skinless 1 C sour cream and chive mashed potatoes 1/4 C fine dry bread crumbs, seasoned 1 T fresh dill 1/2 C honey Dijon style salad dressing How to Make It: Rinse the salmon well and pat dry. Place the salmon in a microwave safe dish and cover and vented plastic. Microwave the salmon on high for 3 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove and break the salmon into pieces. Add the potatoes to the salmon pieces. Add in the break crumbs and dill. Mix together with your hands… Read the rest

Cupids Vegetables in Crunchy Coconut Sauce

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What You Need: 1 small red potato, cubed 1 small sweet potato, cubed 1 carrot, sliced 1 tomato, cubed 1 T sesame seeds 1/2 t cumin 1/2 C coconut milk 1 green chili pepper 1/4 t salt 1/4 C dry roasted peanuts, chopped coarse 1 T fresh cilantro, chopped fine How to Make It: Fill a pot 2/3 full of water and add the red potatoes. Place the pot over medium heat and bring it to a brisk boil. Once boiling cook the potatoes one minute then add the sweet potatoes. Cook one more minute then add the carrots. Continue… Read the rest

Magical Red Wine Beef

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What You Need: 1/2 lb. mushrooms 2 lb. lean stew beef 1/2 C flour 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces 2 C dry red wine 1 (14.5 oz) can beef stock 1/4 C brandy 2 T tomato paste 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots cut into 1 in. pieces 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 t parsley 1 bay leaf 1/2 lb. baby potatoes, halved 2 T unsalted butter 1 T olive oil 1/2 C frozen pearl onions 1/2 C frozen peas How to Make It: Place the oven temperature on 350… Read the rest

Kissable Glazed Carrots

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What You Need: 1 (8 oz) bag whole baby carrots 1/4 C dried tart cherries 2 T maple syrup 1 T butter 1/4 t nutmeg 1/8 t ginger 1/4 C pecans pieces How to Make It: Fill a saucepan 2/3 full of water and place it over medium high heat. Allow the water to come to just a boil then add the carrots. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the carrots 10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the carrots well then return to the pan and place the pan back on the stove over medium heat. Add the… Read the rest

Casanova Italian Green Beans

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What You Need: 1/2 C water 1 T dry onion soup mix 1/2 t oregano 1/2 (9 oz) pkg. frozen Italian green beans, thawed 1 T pimento, chopped How to Make It: Pour the water into a small saucepan and place the pan over medium high heat. Stir in the soup mix and oregano. Add the green beans and bring the water to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the beans for 8 minutes or until as tender as you like. Drain the water from the beans and place the beans into a serving dish. Stir… Read the rest

Love Me Tender Apple Cabbage

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What You Need: 1 1/2 T bacon drippings 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 a head of red cabbage 1 large sweet apple, chopped 1 T water 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 C light brown sugar, packed 1 T flour 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper How to Make It: Place the bacon drippings into a skillet and place the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and stirring occasionally, cook the onion for 4 minutes or until just beginning to tender. Shred the cabbage into the skillet. Continue cooking 3 minutes or until the cabbage is wilted and tender. Reduce the heat… Read the rest

Valentine Rice Pilaf

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What You Need: 1 T butter 1/4 C sweet onion, chopped 1/4 C sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 C celery, chopped 1/4 C dried tart cherries, chopped 1/4 C walnuts, chopped 1/2 t thyme 1/2 t marjoram 1/4 t pepper 1 C white rice, cooked How to Cook It: Place the butter into a skillet and set the skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely then add the onion, red pepper and celery. Cook the vegetables, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the cherries and walnuts. Stir in the thyme, marjoram and pepper. Cook the mixture, uncovered,… Read the rest

Love Me Twice as Much Potatoes

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What You Need: 2 large baking potatoes 1/4 C sour cream 1/4 C milk 2 T butter 2 T chives 2 T real bacon bits 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 t salt 1/4 t dash of pepper 1/4 t paprika How to Make It: Place the oven temperature on 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat. Scrub the potatoes well under cold water then piece with a fork. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake 1 hour or until tender. Remove the potatoes and allow them to cool enough to handle. Slice the potatoes 2/3… Read the rest

Puppy Love Asian Ribs

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What You Need: 2 lbs. pork spareribs, separated into single ribs 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, including juice 1/4 C soy sauce 1 pkg. pork coating mix How to Make It: Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the ribs. Pour the pineapple with the juice into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the soy sauce until well combined. Coat the ribs with the sauce, reserving the pineapple chunks. Place the coating mix into a shallow bowl. Roll the ribs though the coating mix until completely covered. Line a baking sheet to… Read the rest

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