A dark-chocolate crust and jewel-bright berries brushed with jelly turn this down-home pie into a company-worthy fare.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolks
  • half-and-half
  • salt
  • all-purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • fresh strawberries
  • red currant jelly
  • orange liqueur
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • chocolate chips
  • sliced strawberries
  • raspberries
  • drained canned mandarin orange segments

With toasted angel food cake and chocolate syrup, this recipe makes fruit seem especially decadent. It’s the perfect treat for a summer party.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • fresh strawberries
  • Butter-flavored cooking spray
  • packed brown sugar
  • chocolate syrup

Packed with great peanut butter taste, these Betty’s Best peanut butter cookies are sure to please.

ready in about two and a half hours; serves 30
You might need to buy:
  • Gold Medal all-purpose flour
  • egg
  • shortening
  • peanut butter
  • packed brown sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • salt

Simple seasonings and Parmesan cheese enhance the flavors of naturally delicious asparagus. It’s ready in 30 minutes!

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • dried oregano leaves
  • garlic pepper blend
  • seasoned salt
  • olive or vegetable oil
  • fresh asparagus
  • shredded Parmesan cheese

Celebrate in style with a cake that’s a snap to cut, assemble and decorate. Use the template as a guide to cutting and assembling.

ready in about 255 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • roll Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot Berry Tie-Dye chewy fruit snack
  • Yellow and Blue food colors
  • Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

Planning a retro party? These colorful cupcakes, made conveniently with Betty Crocker cake mix, would be far out!

ready in about an hour and 40 minutes; serves 24
You might need to buy:
  • Betty Crocker SuperMoist white cake mix

These quick, marinated-grilled chicken breasts are perfectly suited for this season’s suppers. Serve them with roasted fresh asparagus and potato salad for a summer entree that’s as easy to execute as it is to enjoy.

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Swanson Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock

Fresh pasta is the best choice for this dish; supermarkets sell 9-ounce containers of fresh pasta in the refrigerator section (see related article for tasting results). When boiling the pasta, undercook it slightly (even shy of al dente) because the pasta cooks an additional minute or two in the sauce. Note that Fettuccine Alfredo must be served immediately; it does not hold or reheat well.

You might need to buy:
  • heavy cream
  • unsalted butter
  • Table salt
  • ground black pepper
  • fresh fettuccine
  • fresh grated nutmeg