BAKING SOMETHING SWEET FOR YOUR VALENTINE

There are many reasons I love the month of February. Reason number one is my birthday, and I'm just glad I'm still having them. Number two, I collect heart items, and the stores are full of them. Number three, I love the color red. And finally, I get to celebrate Valentine's Day by baking something special for those I love. Here are some ideas for you to consider for your Valentine's Day celebration

French Almond

Custard Fondue

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Easy Pots De Chocalott

2 cups light cream

2 egg yolks, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons almond extrac

In saucepan, mix sugar, salt and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Gradually stir 1/2 hot mixture into egg yolks; blend back into mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and add butter and almond extract. Pour into fondue pot. Good dippers include pineapple, cherries, strawberries, bananas and pound cake.

This recipe is super — super easy, super quick and super rich.

Impossible Coconut Pie

Ingredients

4 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 cups milk