STRAWBERRY CAKE

1 sm. pkg. strawberry Jello
1/2 c. boiling water
4 eggs
1 c. cooking oil
1 pkg. white cake mix
1 c. frozen strawberries, thawed and undrained
1 stick butter
1 pkg. powdered sugar

Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Beat eggs with oil. Place cake mix
in bowl; beat in Jello and egg mixtures alternately. Stir in half
the strawberries. Place batter in 3 layer pans. Bake at 350 degrees
for about 45 minutes. Cream butter; blend in sugar and remaining
strawberries. Frost cake.

Mushroom Salisbury Steak

1 can condensed mushroom soup
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup water

Mix thoroughly 1/4 cup soup, beef, bread crumbs, onion and egg.
Shape into 6 patties. In skillet, brown patties, pour off fat. Blend
in remaining soup and water. Cover; cook over low heat 20 minutes or
until done. Stir occasionally. Makes 6
servings.

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Cucumber Tomato Salad

1/2 cup rice vinegar or wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups unpeeled 1/4-inch thick sliced cucumbers, quartered (about 2
medium)
2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
Salt and pepper to taste

* Distilled white vinegar may be substituted for rice vinegar;
** May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener for sugar**

Preparation
Combine vinegar and sugar. Add cucumbers, tomato and onion; mix
well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, 1
to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.

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Easy CHERRY VALENTINE CAKE

2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients and pour into 2 greased and floured cake
pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.