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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

November 30, 2010
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This is one of my favorite cheesecakes.  I have made this twice already and am happy to say that the second one came out even better than the first. The second time I added significantly more raspberries to the batter and did not cook it as long as I did the first time.  Being careful [...]

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Strawberry-Ricotta Cheesecake

November 30, 2010
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I would say this cheesecake stands out from other cheesecakes. It has a completely different flavor – the addition of ricotta being responsible for this. Honestly, some people prefer this to regular cheesecake, others don’t. I think having fresh fruit (specifically strawberries) on hand to serve with this cheesecake is a must. The texture is [...]

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Mini Goat Cheese Cheesecakes

November 30, 2010
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Usually cheesecake requires a great time commitment and a lot of waiting time for it to cool down.  So normally if you want a cheesecake ready by a certain time you need to start at least a day in advance. But not with these.  These mini cheesecakes are easy to make, bake quickly and do [...]

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Reese’s Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake

November 30, 2010
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Honestly speaking, I don’t care for sweets. I’m more of a savory food person. Dessert? No thank-you; I would rather have an few more slices of bacon instead. BUT my boyfriend does love sweets; and I love him; and so I’ve developed a new love (not for eating sweets) but for making them (and in [...]

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Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

November 30, 2010
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There are many different recipes for mushroom stuffing.  But (I think) you can never go wrong with a cream cheese bacon mix.  These make for a good appetizer at a dinner party or just in general for finger food.  The large stuffing mushrooms are easier to work with than the regular button mushrooms but you [...]

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