The Brits are fond of Christmas Puddings with this as a topping. But EGGNOG CREME SAUCE would also turn ordinary
chocolate cake into a Christmas delicacy. Or dollop a latte; add a nutmeg sprinkle. Whip in 1-2 tb conf for a sweeter product.
METHOD Elec/whisk/thicken 1 1/2 c h/cream. While still floppy, whisk in 1/2 c Advocaat eggnog-flavoured liqueur
til cream is thick but still soft; spatula into server. SERVE w/ Christmas pudding..............or whatever.
CHILI CHEESE PIE / make a dip sans crust
CRUST Press combined cup crushed tortilla chips/3 tbl melted butter over 9" springform bottom; bake 325 deg 15 min. (Can eliminate crust to make a dip.)
FILLING Beat 16 oz cream/cheese, 2 eggs. Mix in 4 oz can chp green chilis, 2 chp jalapenos, 4 oz ea shredded
colby/jack cheeses. Bake in crust 325 deg 30 min. Cool 5 min. Place on server, remove sides. Spread w/ 1/4 c sour cream.
GARNISHES Get fancy: mound center w/ chopped tomatoes, circle of sliced black olives; chopped scallions.
SERVE w/ circle of chips at edges. Maybe a few red tortilla chips scattered festively around plate.
Grilled Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Boil yellow/red bell pepper halves w/ water 2 min. Drain cut side down on p/towels. Fill w/ 2 tbl combined
2 oz ea soft goat cheese (chevre), shredded Jack, 2 tb snipped fresh chives/ snipped fresh basil. Wrap in dbled foil.
grill tender-crisp 5-6 min (cheese melts). CHEF'S TIP Cut each half in 2 wedges to make finger food. SERVE warm.