Monday, November 12, 2007

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Philadelphia Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake



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Philadelphia Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake

20 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 pkg (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 eggs
6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate melted, cooled

PREHEAT oven to 325F. Line 13x9 baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
Bake 10 min

BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream, mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Remove 1 cup of the batter; set aside. Stir melted chocolate into remaining batter in large bowl; pour over crust. Top with spoonfuls of the remaining 1 cup plain batter; cut through batters with knife several times for swirled effect.

BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Use foil handles to life cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Store any leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Make 16 servings, 1 piece each.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Spice Islands Beau Monde Dip

My first impression was, "What is Beau Monde Dip"? I do know some French and translated it as "Beautiful World Dip".

What grabbed my attention next was the Prep Time: 5 min.

That's perfect and this new spice blend has made it's way onto my next grocery list. I will be sure to post some pictures and comments when it is made.

Touted on their website as, "...a harmonious balance of celery, onion and salt."

Confession: I am a fan of Spice Islands, I do buy their spices and have always found them to be of the highest quality.


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Spice Islands Beau Monde Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Spice Islands Parsley Flakes
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Beau Monde Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Dill Weed

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, green onion, parsley, Beau Monde seasoning, and dill weed in a small bowl. Cover and chill a minimum of 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve with crackers and vegetables.