Raby Cheese Ball

 3-4 green onions

one package - cream cheese, 1/3 less fat

one package - Carl Buddig beef

(assume you have Worcestershire and various spices)

Easy Chocolate Cream Pie Oreo Crust

 For the pie:

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 cups whole milk

3 large egg yolks

4 ounces (about 3/4 cup) 60 to 70% chocolate baking chips, wafers, or chopped chocolate

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (9-inch) oreo pie crust, prepared and baked

For the whipped cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chopped chocolate, for garnish

Make the pudding base:

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the egg yolks. Gradually stir in the remaining milk.

Microwave the pudding:

Partially cover the bowl with plastic wrap, a paper towel, or a plate set slightly askew (so steam can escape). Microwave for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave, take off the plastic, and whisk the pudding to distribute the heat.

Partially cover again and microwave 2 more minutes. Remove and whisk again. The pudding have started thickening.

Continue to microwave in 45-second increments, stirring the pudding between each increment. The pudding is ready when you see the mixture bubbling around the edges and it has thickened enough for the whisk to leave a light trail, or ribbon, through the pudding (it’s ok if it seems a little loose at this point; the pudding will thicken further as it cools). Total cooking time will be 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the chocolate, butter and vanilla:

Add the chocolate, butter and vanilla to the bowl and stir with a whisk until the chocolate and butter melt and the mixture is smooth.

Fill the pie:

Pour the filling into the pie crust. Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill, uncovered, for at least 4 hours or until set. When fully set, the pudding will no longer jiggle when you nudge the pie and a paring knife inserted into the pie should emerge with just a little chocolate on it (not totally gooey).

When ready to serve, make the whipped cream:

In the bowl of an electric mixer, stir the cream, sugar, and vanilla together. Beat on medium-high speed until the cream forms soft peaks. Spread the cream over the pie and sprinkle the top with chopped chocolate.

Serve:

This pie is best served on the same day that it’s made, or the crust has a tendency to become soggy.

Easy Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe (simplyrecipes.com)

Alfredo Sauce without Heavy Cream

This easy alfredo sauce recipe without heavy cream uses milk, Parmesan, and a simple mixture of butter and flour to form the sauce.

Servings: 6 

Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 clove garlic minced

2 cups milk

2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add butter, flour, and minced garlic. Whisk to combine, and continue to cook for 3 minutes while the roux cooks. At this point, the garlic should be very fragrant and the roux should begin to darken in color slightly.

Begin to stir in the milk a few splashes at a time. Ensure each batch fully incorporates into the flour mixture prior to adding more. Continue until all milk has been added. Heat the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Add Parmesan cheese a handful at a time, stirring fully into the sauce until you have a smooth and creamy consistency.

Add salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and serve over fettuccine noodles with sliced chicken breasts to create your own homemade chicken fettuccine alfredo.

Notes

If the sauce is gritty most likely the cheese has not fully melted yet. Let simmer longer while stirring to ensure it does.

If the sauce is too thin, simmer it longer to thicken.

The sauce will thicken as it sits. Dribble in a little milk to thin it out.

Use the best quality Parmesan cheese you can find.