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) 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