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Oreo Cheesecake
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Oreo cheesecake is a sinfully delicious treat from the Cheesecake Factory (and it's arguably one of the best Cheesecake Factory cheesecake flavors). Here's how to make your own. Before you begin, make sure all of the ingredients you'll be using are at room temperature. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter and mix with 1 1/2 cups of coarsely crushed oreo cookies. (Approximately 25 cookies.) Press the crushed crumbs into a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure the sides are 1 1/2 inches tall. Beat 1 1/2 lbs. of cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add in sugar, continuing to beat until smooth. Add in eggs and beat until blended. Add sour cream and blend. Stir in five coarsely crushed Oreo cookies with a spoon. Pour mixture into pan. Sprinkle 10 coarsely chopped cookies on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes. Open the oven door and leave it open for about one hour before removing from the oven. You'll then need to refrigerate for 24 hours.
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Pasta Da Vinci
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Pasta Da Vinci is another easy meal to make at home.
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Original Cheesecake
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If you're a fan of the Cheesecake Factory's original cheesecake and would like to make it homemade at home, you're in luck. It's very easy to make. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees. Add a 1/2 inch of water into pie plate and place in oven. Next, combine 1 1/2 cups of crushed graham crackers, 1/4 tsp. of ground cinnamon and 1/3 cup of melted margarine. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Wrap a piece of aluminum foil around the bottom and place in freezer until the filling mixture is done. Place 4 - 8oz. pkgs. of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 c. of sour cream, 2 tsp. of vanilla extract in a bowl and blend with an electric mixer until smooth. Whisk five eggs and add to mixture. Blend slightly. Remove crust from freezer and pour the filling inside. Place the pie plate inside of springform pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Turn oven down to 250 and cook the pie until the top is golden brown, approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Place pie on wire rack to cool.
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Romano Chicken
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Romano chicken is another popular dish at the Cheesecake Factory that can be made at home for very cheap. Take 2 chicken breasts, either thin-sliced or two regular that have been pounded down to 1/2-inch thick, and dip into 1/2 c. of flour mixed with salt and pepper. Whisk together 1 egg and 2 tsp. of water. Dip chicken into the mixture and then into 2 tbsp. of romano cheese, fresh or jarred. Fry the chicken on medium-high heat for
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Chicken Madeira
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This Cheesecake Factory recipe is surprisingly easy to make and most of the ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Avocado Eggrolls
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Avocado eggrolls require quite a few ingredients, which can get a bit expensive if you don't have the ingredients on hand, but the end result makes it all worth it. Stir together 3 to 4 tsp. of white vinegar, 1 tsp. of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp. of tamarind pulp, 1/2 cup of honey and a pinch of powdered saffron. Microwave in a microwave safe bowl for one minute. Stir again to make sure the powdered ingredients have completely dissolved. Next, pour the mixture into a blender along with a 1/2 cup of cashews, 2/3 cup of cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 2 green onions, 1 tbsp. of sugar and 1 tsp. each of ground black pepper and ground cumin. Once blended, pour mixture into a bowl and add in oil. Stir to blend and then place in fridge to keep cool.
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