Black Russian Cake

Ingredients: Cake

1 package Devils Food Cake mix

1 package Instant Chocolate Pudding

4 Eggs, well beaten

1 1/4 cup Cold, extra strong Coffee

1/2 cup Amaretto

1/2 cup Creme de Cacao

1/2 cup Oil

Cake Instructions:

Beat first 7 ingredients until well mixed (2-3 minutes).

Pour evenly in two 9" cake pans coated with cooking spray.

Bake in 350º preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.

Cool cake.

Ingredients: Frosting

1 stick Butter, room temperature

8 oz package Cream Cheese, room temperature

1 cup Sugar

Frosting Instructions:

Beat the butter, cream cheese and sugar until creamy.

Frost cake and store in refrigerator.

Martini Brisket

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 3 hr.

Ingredients

• 1 3- to 4-lb. beef brisket
• 1 Tbsp. mixed peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup lower-sodium beef broth
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. fines herbes, crushed
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp. dry vermouth (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. vodka (optional
• 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives

Directions

1. Trim fat from beef. Sprinkle beef with salt and peppercorns. In large heavy skillet brown brisket on both sides in hot oil. Remove beef. Add onions to skillet. Cook and stir until tender. Add brisket to skillet; add tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and fines herbes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Spoon some of onion mixture over brisket. Simmer, covered, for 3 hours, or until brisket is tender.

2. To serve, remove brisket from skillet; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim fat from sauce in skillet. Stir in cream, vermouth, and vodka. Bring just to boiling. Remove from heat. Slice brisket; top with olives. Serve with sauce. Makes 8 servings.

Layered Potato and Apple Bake

Preparation time: 30 min.
Total cooking time: 45 min.
Serves 6

Ingredients:
2 large potatoes
3 medium green apples
1 medium onion
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to moderate 350 degrees F. Brush a large, shallow ovenproof dish with melted butter or oil. Peel the potatoes and cut into thin slices. Peel, core and quarter the apples. Cut into thin slices. Slice the peeled onion into very fine rings.

2. Layer the potatoes, apples and onions in the prepared dish, ending with a layer of potatoes. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Pour the cream over the top, covering as evenly as possible.

3. Sprinkle with nutmeg and black pepper, to taste. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

NOTE: To prevent potatoes and apples browning before assembling dish, place in a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice. Drain and pat dry with paper towels before using.