Tiramisu Dip

8 oz mascarpone
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp instant espresso powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp grated semi-sweet chocolate

In a large mixing bowl, stir mascarpone with a rubber spatula until smooth; set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl combine cream and espresso; stir until dissolved.  Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar.  Using an electric mixer, whisk the cream mixture on high until soft peaks form.

Fold whipped cream mixture into mascarpone, one-third at a time, blending well between each addition.  Transfer dip to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with grated chocolate.

Slow Cooker Cider

(from Taste of Home)

2 cinnamon sticks

1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp whole allspice
2 quarts apple cider
½ cup brown sugar
1 orange sliced

Place the cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag.

Place cider and brown sugar in a 3 qt slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves.  Add spice bag.  Place oranges on top.  Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.  Discard spice bag.

Corn Dip Recipe from Emily :)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
½ c. sour cream
½ c. mayonnaise
1 can of Green Giant “Mexi Corn” (drained)
1 c. cheddar cheese (shredded)
½ bunch of green onion (chopped fine)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
Salt + Pepper- to taste
Cayenne pepper- to taste

Directions: Mix in a bowl. :)

Apple/Walnut Baked Brie Recipe

 Ingredients
·         1/2 cup apple, chopped
·         1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
·         1/4 cup dried cranberries
·         2 Tablespoon brown sugar, packed
·         1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
·         2 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
·         1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
Preheat oven to 350F.

Coarsely chop apple and combine with walnuts, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl and mix gently. Stir in butter just until ingredients are moistened.

Spoon apple mixture over top. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is soft and just begins to melt.