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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Snapper with Grilled Mango Salsa

    Keep the kitchen cool and grill your entire main dish tonight. Grilling the mango brings out the sweetness, which perfectly balance the flavor of the fish. Serve with orange-scented couscous. Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1...

  • Chicken and Corn Summer Chowder

    Both rich and light, this one-pot meal has a fresh, bright topping of avocado, tomato, cilantro, and lime prep and Cook Time: 50 minutes. Total: 50 minutes Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 2 cups) Ingredients 2 slices bacon, chopped...

  • Best Friends Iced Coffee Frappe

    Ingredients 1/4 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 cup chocolate syrup 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 cups half-and-half 1 quart vanilla ice cream 2 cups ginger ale Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Stir together first 4 ingredients...

  • 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...