This Month's Recipe from Chef Ron
CHEESECAKE - Versatile
1-3 Quart Casserole, 15 to 20 Servings
INGREDIENTS
3 lb. cream cheese, softened and whipped
¼ cup onion, finely diced
1 Tbsp. each: chopped garlic, salt, corn starch, oregano, thyme, basil
1 tsp. white pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
10 whole eggs
8 egg whites
1 lb. cooked seafood, chicken, pork, or beef
DIRECTIONS
- Mix cream cheese in mixer.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Pour into greased 3 quart pan or casserole dish.
- Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. This will get firm.
- Cool, then slice into 2x2x1/4 squares.
- Serve with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis or Spring Onion Sauce or the sauce of your choice.
Excellent for outdoor summer parties!
2 Sauces for the Cheesecake Versatile:
Roasted Red Pepper Coulis (makes 1 cup)
INGREDIENTS
2 red bell peppers
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Spray peppers with pan spray or rub with vegetable oil. Roast in 350 degree oven, turning once until skin has turned dark or even black. Cool and peel skin off. Seed. Place in food processor, season to taste, and add oil.
Spring Onion Sauce (makes 2 ½ cups)
INGREDIENTS
1 egg yolk
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 green onion tops (chopped)
1 Tbs. chopped garlic
1 tsp. sugar
1 ½ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix in food processor. Serve with Cheesecake Versatile.
RECIPE ARCHIVE
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August, 2008: Ron's No Fuss, Refreshing Watermelon and Red Onion Salad
September, 2008: Ron's Favorite Banana Pudding
October, 2008: Chicken Roulade
November, 2008: Hot Chicken Dip
January, 2009: Scrambled Egg Casserole
February, 2009: Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
March, 2009: Lemon Icebox Pie
April, 2009: Irish Cream and Coffee Saboyon
May, 2009: Mushroom Strudel
July, 2009:Blackberry Cobbler
August, 2009: Summer Squash Dressing
September, 2009: Three Cheese Potatoes
October, 2009: Truck Stop Potatoes
November, 2009: New England Clam Chowder
January, 2010: Hashbrown Potato Casserole
March, 2010: New Orleans Beignets