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BUFFALO, NY (CW23) - Merlot Filet

Ingredients:

2 (8 oz.) filet mignon, wrapped in bacon
1 - 2 tsp. Boursin herbed cheese or light cheese
2 - 3 Tbsp. Merlot Sauce

Steps:

Broil or grill steaks according to your preferences.
Top with Boursin cheese; drizzle with Merlot Sauce.
Serves 2.
 

Chocolate Lovers' Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:

Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix™
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) melted butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. red food coloring
16 oz. container cream cheese frosting

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir to blend.
Pour batter into 1 (8-inch) greased round cake pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool completely.
Slice cake in half horizontally.
Frost bottom layer with cream cheese frosting; top with second layer.
Frost top and sides. Makes 8-10 servings.

Lightened Almond Pound Cake 2

Ingredients:

Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix™
1 cup water
3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries, optional

Steps:

Combine all ingredients; pour into greased loaf pan. Bake as directed on package. Cool completely before removing from pan or slicing. Makes about 10 servings.

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