Birthday Dinner
Liven up your next birthday occasion with a celebratory menu that takes familiar recipes to new heights. From Annette B.
South-of-the-Border Beef is a tasty treat prepared in one pan where the flavors of this dish come alive.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Ingredients
4 teaspoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds top sirloin steak
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 onion
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups fresh chopped green chile peppers
1 tomato
0 Hot cooked rice
Instructions
HEAT oil over medium heat in large skillet. Cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add flour; toss until well coated. Add coffee, water, onion, tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, salt and ground black pepper. Cover; cook for about 50 minutes or until tender. Add chile peppers and tomato; cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve over rice.
The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes is taken to new heights in this simple yet sophisticated Mocha Sweet Potatoes Casserole with Toasted Pecans. Brown sugar, rich coffee and dark rum blend together for an unforgettable taste experience that goes great with game or poultry.
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yields: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
4 sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
COMBINE coffee, potatoes, sugar, butter, cinnamon and
1/4 cup nuts in medium bowl; mix well. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish; sprinkle with
remaining nuts.
BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.
Eggnog Tiramisu is inspired by the traditional Italian dessert and has a great flavor combination of eggnog, coffee and chocolate. Assembles easily and is perfect for your holiday dessert table.
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 0 min
Ingredients
1 pkg. milk or dark chocolate mousse mix
1 cup Eggnog Latte Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer
1 pkg. mascarpone cheese or 1 pkg. (8 oz.) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 cup espresso or 2 tablespoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules, dissolved in 1 cup hot water
1 brandy
2 (3 to 3.5 oz. each) ladyfingers
0 Shaved or grated chocolate
Instructions
PREPARE mousse mix according to package directions using 1 cup Coffee-mate instead of milk. Beat cheese into prepared mousse.
COMBINE coffee and brandy in small bowl. Line bottom of 8-inch-square baking dish with
half of ladyfingers; drizzle with
half of coffee mixture. Spoon
half of mousse mixture over ladyfingers; top with
remaining ladyfingers. Drizzle with
remaining coffee mixture. Spoon
remaining mousse mixture over ladyfingers. Sprinkle with chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
NOTE: Try substituting Cinnamon Vanilla Crème Flavor or French Vanilla Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer.
NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Holiday Flavors are available late September through early January each year.
Try this coffee punch with ice cream and chocolate liqueur at your next holiday party.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min
Ingredients
8 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup crème de cacao liqueur
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups whipping cream
Instructions
COMBINE water and coffee granules in large pitcher; stir until dissolved. Add sugar; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour; stir.
POUR into serving bowl. Spoon in ice cream. Top with liqueur; sprinkle with cinnamon. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; dollop on top.