Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
12 oz. Neufchâtel cream cheese
15 oz. unsweetened pumpkin purée
1/2 c. erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
3/4 c. heavy cream

Directions
In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and pumpkin purée. Using a hand mixer with whisk attachment, cream the two together until there are no visible clumps and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the erythritol (or sweetener of your choice), vanilla extract,  pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Egg Nog

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients

2 c. heavy cream

1 c. unsweetened plain almond milk

3/4 c. powdered monk fruit

4 large eggs

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Rum extract to taste

Directions

Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, stir the egg yolks until smooth. Set aside the egg whites. In a blender or with an immersion blender process monk fruit until powdery fine. Add almond milk, heavy cream, powdered monk fruit, and beaten egg yolks to MP5, and place on medium-low heat (200F). Whisk almost constantly for 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to 160F for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should not be hot enough to simmer. Turn off the heat. Add vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and whisk until spices are well-mixed (they will not completely dissolve). Let stand to cool, and then cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to chill.

For serving:

When the eggnog is chilled, use fine mesh or cheesecloth to strain the liquid for a smoother drink. Pour into individual glasses, and top with additional nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Optionally for a foamier drink: Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add as much of the foamy egg whites as desired by stirring with the chilled eggnog, and serve. Optionally for an alcoholic drink: Add desired alcohol to each serving glass, and pour the chilled eggnog over it, stirring a bit.

Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
3 medium russet potatoes (#4 cone)
2 cloves garlic, (#1 cone)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, opt.
1 c. heavy cream
1 oz. mild cheddar cheese (#1 cone)
1 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese (#1 cone)
2 oz. Gruyere cheese (#2 cone)
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)

Directions

Lightly butter bottom and sides of Small Skillet. Toss cheese together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl whisk together salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic with the heavy cream, set aside. Slice potatoes on #4 cone. Add two layers of potatoes to skillet, topping off with a small handful of cheese. Repeat layers until all potatoes and cheese have been used. Pour heavy cream mixture over top. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove lid and slide in oven on broil to lightly brown the top.

Super Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 c. heavy cream
2 c. whole milk
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Directions
Blend all ingredients in a blender until ingredients are completely combined and sugar is dissolved. Pour batter into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions to freeze the ice cream.
Pour ice cream into 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 1 - 3 hours before serving to allow the ice cream to firm up a bit. Grab a spoon and enjoy!

Brown Buttered Mashed Potatoes

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Sauce Pan with Perforated Basket

Ingredients

3-4 Yukon Gold potatoes (#3 cone)
2-3 cloves garlic, whole
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. heavy cream

1-2 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Place 1/2 inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt. Sauce Pan and begin warming over medium heat. Meanwhile, process 3 large potatoes on #3 cone into Culinary Basket. Place whole pealed garlic cloves on top of potatoes. Set Perforated Basket in 3 Qt. Sauce Pan and cover. Cook on medium until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for approx 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Empty water from 3 Qt. Sauce Pan and add butter to bottom of pan. Brown butter over medium heat until milks solids separate and butter turns a golden brown. Immediately remove from heat and transfer potatoes from Perforated Basket to 3 Qt. Sauce Pan. Add heavy cream, finely chopped parsley, and salt & pepper to taste. Stir to combine and mash.

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
For the topping:
4 slices hearty bread, torn into small pieces
2 tbsp. butter, softened
¼ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. pepper
6 oz. (about 3 cups) canned fried onions
For the beans and sauce:
2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lb. white mushrooms, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp.  flour
1½ c. chicken broth
1½ c. heavy cream

Directions

For the topping:

Combine the bread pieces, softened butter, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse until crumbles are coarse. Toss with canned fried onions in a large bowl and set aside.

For the beans and sauce:

Place frozen green beans in 11" Large Skillet and cook using the medium - click - low method for 5 mins. Remove from heat and place blanched green beans in paper towel lined colander. 

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 11" Large Skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, ¾ teaspoons salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and then liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes.

Add 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the broth and simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until liquid thickens and reduced to about 3½ cups, or for about 12 to 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Stir in green beans. Sprinkle with topping, cover and cook over medium heat about 15 mins. Remove cover and place under broiler until topping is golden brown.

Tip: For a new spin on an old favorite substitute green beans for halved Brussels sprouts! Also, if you want to make this ahead mix up your bread-crumb topping and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Combine with onions just before baking. You may make the bean and sauce mixture and refrigerated, covered, for up to 24 hours. To serve, heat casserole in 425 degree oven for 10 minutes, then add topping and bake as directed above.

Chocolate Berry Trifle

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
1 box devils food cake mix
1 zucchini (#1 cone)
3 eggs
1 pint strawberries, halved
1 pint blueberries
1 pint raspberries
1 qt. heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp. sugar

Directions
Combine cake mix, zucchini, and eggs in large mixing bowl. Bake cake using the stove top method. Let cool completely. Cut into 1-inch cubes. In a stand mixer whip heavy cream, cocoa, and sugar until stiff peaks form. In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer half of the cake cubes, half of the whipped topping, and half of the berries. Repeat!

Creamy Chicken & Corn Chowder

Suggested Piece: MP5 or 5 Qt. Roaster

Ingredients

2 Chicken breasts, cooked & shredded

3 tbps. Butter

¼ c. Flour

2 boxes Chicken broth

2 med. Potatoes (#3 cone)

3 c. Fresh or frozen corn

½ c. Cream

Salt & Pepper to taste

Chopped chives for garnish (opt.)

Directions

In bottom of MP5 or 5 Qt. Roaster melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring for approx. 2 mins. Gradually add the chicken stock, whisking until smooth. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Add the corn, cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes and corn are tender, approx. 10 mins. Add the shredded chicken and cook for an addition 2 mins. Add the cream and stir to combine. Salt & pepper to taste and garnish with chives.

Ridiculously Easy Maple Pecan Scones

Suggested Piece: Cookie Sheet & 1 Qt. Saucepan

Ingredients

SCONES

1 c. heavy cream, plus more for brushing on top of scones

8 tbsp. butter

2 c. flour

¼ c. sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

½ c. chopped pecans

GLAZE

2 tbsp. maple syrup

2 tbsp. butter

2-3 tbsp. heavy cream or half & half, or milk

2 tbsp. dark brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

¾ c. confectioners’ sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Measure 1 c. heavy cream and place in the freezer while proceeding with recipe. (You want the cream to be in the freezer about 10 minutes.) Place butter in a 1 Qt. Saucepan and melt over medium-low heat. Once melted set aside to cool a bit while prepping other ingredients. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pecans in large bowl. After heavy cream has been chilled in freezer for 10 minutes, combine it with the melted butter. Stir with a fork until butter forms small clumps or globules. Add butter/cream mixture to dry ingredients and stir with rubber spatula until all flour is incorporated and batter pulls away from sides of bowl. Don’t over mix. Generously flour a work surface. Dump dough onto prepared work surface and turn to coat all surfaces with flour. Knead on counter 5-6 times (about 30 seconds). Flip over on work surface to coat with flour then pat into a 6-inch circle. Cut dough in 8 equal pie-shaped pieces. Transfer wedges onto prepared cookie sheet pan and brush tops with heavy cream. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let the scones cool before icing. While the scones are baking, make the maple glaze: place maple syrup, half and half, butter and brown sugar in a clean 1 Qt. Saucepan. Cook over medium heat whisking well to smooth out any lumps. Cook for another minute or until mixture is vigorously bubbling. Add powdered sugar to make a thick, but drizzle-able glaze. If glaze is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar, if too thick add a little more cream. Drizzle glaze over scones. Let scones sit for 15 minutes to let glaze set before serving.

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

Suggested Piece: 1 Qt. Saucepan, Stand Mixer, and Blender

Ingredients

Mousse

2 pkg. (4 serving size) instant lemon Jello

1 c. boiling water

2 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened

1 c. cold water

1 1/2 c. heavy cream

1 c. powdered sugar, divided

berries, for garnish

Directions

Add lemon Jello to a small bowl and pour in the boiling water. Stir until Jello is completely dissolved. Pour Jello mixture into a blender. Add in cream cheese and cold water and blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Whip heavy cream in a separate medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add in 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar and whip until stiff (but not lumpy) peaks form (shake cream from beaters, no need to clean. Mix together with lemon/cream cheese until well blended and smooth. Spoon into 8 - 12 dessert dishes (depends on how full you want them). Place in the fridge for 2 hours. When ready to serve, top with berries.