Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/103088/wisconsin-five-cheese-bake/ We made this the other night for my choir’s meeting and potluck. It smelled really good while it was baking, and my spouse remarked how, especially with the 3 Italian cheeses, parsley, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt, this was very much an Italian mac & cheese. At the potluck, there was a wide variety… Continue reading Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake

Coffee Mousse (Perdue)

This is the desert suggestion for the meal, “Southwestern Lasagna”. 1 tablespoon plain gelatin3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons instant coffee powder½ cup boiling water1 cup mini marshmallows2 tablespoons sugar½ cup heavy cream1 tablespoon vanilla In a medium bowl, soften the gelatin in the 3 tablespoons water. Stir in the instant coffee powder, the boiling water, and… Continue reading Coffee Mousse (Perdue)

Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced2 sprigs rosemary2 tablespoons cornstarchchopped parsley (¼ cup)1/3 cup heavy cream Cooked rigatonishredded Parmesan cheese Season pork with half the salt and half the pepper. Heat oil in large skillet… Continue reading Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

2 stalks celery, cut in half4 carrots1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges4 – 6 red potatoes, quartered1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), flat cut12 ounce bottle Guinness Stout1 tablespoon corned beef spices, pickling spices, or the ones that come with the brisket1 medium cabbage, cut in 6 wedges Horseradish Sauce:½ cup heavy cream¼ cup… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Devil’s Food Strawberry-Cream Cake

There are a lot of steps to complete this recipe. In the physical recipe-box, it takes up both sides of three 3" x 5" cards. Sad to say, we have never attempted it. For cake:2 cups sugar1 ¾ cups cake flour, not self-rising1 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder3 ounces bittersweet… Continue reading Devil’s Food Strawberry-Cream Cake

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

2 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk1 egg3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries1 6-ounce ready-made graham cracker pie crust2 ounces semi sweet chocolate morsels¼ cup whipping cream 1. Heat oven to 350°. With mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually, beat in sweetened condensed milk until… Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting

This is the frosting for the Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake. 2 cups whipping cream2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix1 tablespoon shredded lemon zest In a large chilled bowl, mix cream, sugar, and pudding mix; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the lemon peel. If making ahead, chill for… Continue reading Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting