Turtle Cheesecake
Julie | February 2, 2012
My mom’s favorite dessert flavor, in cheesecake form: a fantastic birthday gift and even better goodbye (for now) to casein.
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Not Too Shabby
Julie | March 16, 2011
Fancy food for weeknights: garlicky prawns, pan-seared steaks, and cheesecake. What more could you ask for?
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Crostata
Julie | November 27, 2010
The November 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was making pasta frolla for a crostata; I chose to use it to make a caramel apple cheesecake tart for Thanksgiving.
The Polenta Coup
Julie | May 22, 2010
This was the first polenta my husband ate without complaint, perhaps because it is enriched with all sorts of yummy cheese and cream. While creamy, I served it under brat-seasoned pork chops and apple compote; after it firmed up, I experimented with pan-frying the leftovers.
Cheesecake at Midnight
Julie | April 27, 2009
The April 2009 Daring Bakers challenge featured all sorts of cheesecake. My variation was pumpkin swirl with a maple almond brittle garnish.
Consider Yourself Warned
Julie | February 7, 2008
A shockingly decadent version of my husband’s favorite birthday cake, this towering dessert from the Junior’s cookbook sandwiches an entire New York-style cheesecake between layers of fluffy German chocolate cake. Now that’s what I’m talking about!
Thanksgiving Paradise
Julie | November 25, 2007
An old-fashioned paradise pumpkin pie, with layers of cream cheese and streusel, made new with puree from a freshly roasted sugar pumpkin.
SHF #32: Carrot Cake Cravings
Julie | June 25, 2007
This moist, spicy cake is filled with bits of carrot, apple, and hazelnut, and topped with a gooey honeyed cream cheese frosting.
