Valentine Brownies With Raspberry Coulis Recipe

    * 1/4 cup butter
    * 2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
    * 1 cup white sugar
    * 2 eggs
    * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1 cup chopped walnuts
    * 1 package (10 ounce size) frozen raspberries
    * 1 tablespoon raspberry juice
    * 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
    * 1 tablespoon orange zest

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

To make brownies: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine and chocolate; take off of heat. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Mix in flour, salt and nuts, if desired.

In a greased 8x8 inch baking dish, pour brownie mix. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until toothpick in the center of brownies comes out somewhat clean.

To make Raspberry Couli: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook raspberries for 5 to 8 minutes; turn down to medium.

In a small bowl, combine juice and cornstarch to make a paste; add to raspberries stirring constantly until thickened. Add rind and cool.

Pool couli on a dessert plate and place brownie portion on top of couli; serve.

Cupid's Custard

1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup skim milk
4 eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon plus a little more for tops

Here's a light dessert to serve your loved ones after a big, hearty dinner.

Serves 6

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Whirl ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into individual custard cups, sprinkle with a little more cinnamon, and place in large baking pan. Add hot water to depth of one inch. Bake for 45 minutes, until custard is set and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate until serving time.