Marvelous Recipes

A rich, smooth, creamy and delightful dessert everyone will rave about!

Crust:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk*
4 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 (8 oz) container sour cream

In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter or margarine and sugar; blend well. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.

For cheesecake:
In a large mixer bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth; beat in eggs, flour, lemon juice and lemon peel. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes.

Remove from oven and spread with sour cream. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until edge is set but center still moves slightly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

*Do Not use evaporated milk.

Emily

A delicious, full-flavor vegetable dish that goes great with steak, chicken, pork or fish. Can also be served as a meatless main dish.

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (8 oz) package  mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup long grain white or brown rice, uncooked
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), cut into strips
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-heat, cook onion, garlic, mushrooms and rosemary in olive oil, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms start to soften.

Add salt, pepper and uncooked rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water; heat to boiling. Remove from heat and pour into a 2-1/2 quart casserole sprayed with cooking spray.

Cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Uncover and stir in green beans, roasted peppers and 1/2 cup of the cheese.

Cover and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Emily