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Beefy Tomatoes
By brandyc
Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Caprese Tomato Bites
By brandyc
Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Fresh Berry Dessert Bites
By brandyc
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 15x10x1-inch pan
- Crust:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter or margarine, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- Topping:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free lemon burst yogurt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 40 fresh raspberries (about 6 1/2 oz)
- 40 fresh blackberries (8 oz)
- 40 fresh blueberries (about 3 oz)
Homestyle Apple Brown Betty
By brandyc
Place apples in slow cooker
- 12 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 8 cups white bread, cubed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
Confetti Cream Cake
By brandyc
In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla on high speed until foamy
- FILLING:
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut, optional
- 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), shaved or finely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Valentine Berries and Cream
By brandyc
Line a 9-in. heart-shaped or square pan with foil; set aside
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
- 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
Yellow Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting
By brandyc
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 9x2-inch round cake pans; line the bottom with parchment paper
- Cake:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 1 ½ cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1 T. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- Frosting:
- 1 lb. best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 6 T. Dutch-process cocoa butter
- 6 T. boiling water
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
Chicken in Basil Cream
By brandyc
Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
By brandyc
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 4 tablespoons cranberry chutney (from 9.4-oz jar) or whole berry cranberry sauce (from 16-oz can)
- 4 slices (about 5 oz) thinly sliced turkey breast
- 2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Strawberry-Orange Butterfly Biscuits
By brandyc
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers refrigerated original biscuits
- 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
- Grated peel of 1 medium orange (1 to 2 tablespoons)
- 1 heaping tablespoon coarse white sparkling sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, if desired
- 1 1/2 pints (3 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced