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Fudge Lover's Strawberry Truffle Cake
By pussycat1960
Indulge in a decadent chocolate cake dessert bursting with fresh strawberries and enrobed in rich ganache
- Cake
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
- Ganache Filling and Topping
- 2 packages (8 oz each) semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/3 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
- 2 cups cut-up fresh strawberries
- Garnish
- 6 fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise through stem
- 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells
By pussycat1960
An impressive entrée for guests
- 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 jar (26 oz) chunky tomato pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 container (8 oz) chive and onion cream cheese spread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Zucchini Brownies with Fudge Frosting
By pussycat1960
Have an abundance of zucchini in your garden?
- Brownies
- 1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free brownie mix
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- Frosting
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Italian Pasta and Beef Bake
By pussycat1960
Have dinner on the table in less than an hour
- 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) uncooked mostaccioli or penne (tube-shaped pasta)
- 1/2 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 (15-oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
- 1 (4.5-oz.) jar Green Giant® Sliced Mushrooms, drained
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
Fig Bars
By pussycat1960
Looking for a delicious dessert? Enjoy these fig bars topped with nuts and oats
- Crust
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- Filling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 bag (9 oz) dried Mission figs, chopped (1 cup)
- Topping
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (do not use margarine)
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Tiramisu
By pussycat1960
The favorite dessert of Italian restaurants can now be made in your own home with this easy Americanized version
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons light rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- 1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, (12 ladyfingers)
- 1/2 cup cold prepared espresso or strong coffee
- 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
Pasta Carbonara with Bacon
By pussycat1960
A delightful dish based on the Italian classic, with low-fat ingredients and healthy vegetables added
- 6 oz uncooked fettuccine or spaghetti
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/4 lb)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato (1 medium)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (8 medium)
- 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
Shepherd’s Pie
By pussycat1960
Looking for a hearty dinner casserole recipe? Then check out this classic beef pie featuring Green Giant® Valley F
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef sirloin
- 2 cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 3/4 cups Progresso® beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes
Cream Cheese-Swirl Brownies
By pussycat1960
1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- Filling
- 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) gluten free cream cheese, softened
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- Brownies
- 1 Box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free brownie mix
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Baked Penne Pasta Skillet
By pussycat1960
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom of 12-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray
- 1 package (1 lb) penne pasta
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 jar (14.5 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)