Perfect Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs from 12 whole crackers 6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted 1 Tbsp granulated sugar For the Cheesecake: 2 1/4 lb cream cheese room temperature (4 1/2, 8-oz packages) 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 6 large eggs room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract Instructions How to Make Cheesecake Crust:  Crush graham cracers into crumbs. In a meidum bowl, combine crumbs together with … Read more

Black Bean and Salsa Soup Recipe

Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup chunky salsa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion Instructions In an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth. Heat the bean mixture … Read more

Summer Berry Salad with Salmon Recipe

Ingredients 8 cups Lettuce, looseleaf, raw [green] 12 ounces Finfish, salmon, coho, wild, cooked, dry heat 1 cup Blackberries, raw 1 cup Raspberries, raw 1 cup Strawberries, raw ⅓ cup Honey Mustard Dressing Instructions Combine lettuce, salmon, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries in a large bowl and toss gently to combine. Drizzle salad with dressing and … Read more

Pesto-Stuffed Grilled Portobellos Recipe

Ingredients 6 Mushrooms, portobello, raw 1 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking 1 small Shallots, raw 1 clove Garlic, raw 1 splash Chardonnay, alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white 3 tablespoons Pesto Sauce 2 tablespoons Nuts, pine nuts, pignolia, dried ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend Instructions Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop stems. Heat … Read more

Chicken Caesar Pasta Recipe

Ingredients 1 pound penne pasta, dry 1 tablespoon Butter, with salt 6 Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, raw ½ teaspoon Spices, pepper, black ¼ teaspoon Salt, table 1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar Salad Dressing  ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar ½ cup Cheese, parmesan, grated 1 head Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw 1 large … Read more