white chocolate raspberry cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 10 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• in a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time. blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. pour half of batter over crust. spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
• bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

chantal's new york cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. press bottom of springform pan.
• in a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. pour filling into prepared crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. chill in refrigerator until serving.

minted lemon asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 6 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and mint. set aside.
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. place the asparagus into the boiling water for about 45 seconds, then remove to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. drain the asparagus, and place on a serving plate. drizzle with the lemon mixture, and sprinkle cheese over the top.

valentine night strawberries

ingredients

• servings: 18
• 20 fresh strawberries
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins ready time: 15 mins


• dice two strawberries and set aside. cut the stems off of each of the remaining strawberries, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. starting at the pointed ends and cutting most of the way, but not completely through the stem end, slice each strawberry into four wedges.
• beat the cream cheese until fluffy; stir in the diced strawberries, walnuts, and powdered sugar. spoon or pipe about a teaspoon of mix into each strawberry.

campfire pepperoni pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place pizza stone on grill directly over wood fire. you may need to begin by spreading out the wood if the flames are too tall. roll out the pizza dough to desired thickness. place it on the pizza stone and cook 10 minutes on one side until golden.
• remove from the fire and on the cooked side, spread the pizza sauce in an even layer over dough leaving about a half inch around the rim of the pizza dough bare. sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce, followed by the pepperoni slices.
• place uncooked side down, back on the pizza stone. cover with a foil tent and cook until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes more. transfer pizza to a cutting board and let cool slightly before cutting and serving.

Antoinette's Strawberry Freeze

ingredients

• servings: 18
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
• 2 bananas, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins ready time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. in a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and whipped topping. fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
• spread into a 9x13 inch glass dish, or divide among several smaller serving dishes. cover with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight.
• thaw for approximately 20 minutes before serving.

Spiced-up Ranch Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup bacon bits
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as hidden valley ranch ®)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• stir the sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, ranch mix, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving.