Month: March 2013

Ultimate Cheesecake

I developed this cheesecake recipe a few years back and love it.  It has a rich creamy texture and a delicious flavor.  Note the vanilla bean paste.  I have been using this in place of vanilla extract for at least 7 years.  It tastes like 

Frangipane for the base of a cheesecake or other crust

Frangipane – enough for 3 bases for cheesecake or many more smaller sized rounds 8 oz almond paste (this is available in the baking aisle and is in a can by the pie filling) 7 oz granulated sugar 7 oz butter (room temp and cut 

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad – Serves 4

4 cups broccoli (cut very small)

Broccoli Salad 1

6 pieces of bacon (fried and crumbled)

1/3 c. sunflower seeds

2/3 c white raisins (or craisins)

3/4 c. plain Greek yogurt

1.5 t curry powder

Combine all the ingredients except the yogurt and the curry powder in a bowl.

Broccoli Salad 2

In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt and curry powder together until well blended.  Pour this over the broccoli mix and stir to coat well.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to incorporate.  Serve.

Broccoli Salad 3