About Me

I live in a small poke town within an hour of the California coast where there are more vineyards than people with my husband and three children and various pets. James Dean's tree is within walking distance and the James Brothers were also known to ride these hills. I was born to the son of Lutheran missionaries and the daughter of Catholic hypocrites. I'm a Zionist. I was born and raised in California where liberal ideas become gods, and conservative ideals are evil. Unfortunately, it's illegal to have morals in California. I'm one of the evil ones. I take my frustrations out on my houseplants, all 300+ of them.

Recipes & Procedures


SOUTHWEST CHEESECAKE

SOUTHWEST CHEESECAKE

1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 packages (8 ounces ea) cream cheese, softened
1 packet taco seasoning
2 eggs
1 package shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounce) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted ripe olive slices

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir in chips and butter in small bowl; press into 9-inch spring form pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and eggs in large mixing bowl at medium speed until well blended.
  • Mix in shredded cheese and chilies; pour over crust and bake 30 minutes.
  • Spread sour cream over cheesecake.
  • Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve at least 30 minutes.
  • Top with remaining ingredients just before serving.
  • Optional: add 1/2 packet of taco seasoning with the cheese and chilies if you want a bit more spice.

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