If you know the term ‘bebe’ you know that sumptuous sauce I’m referring to–just the right balance of tomato and heavy cream to put you right in the middle of the delights of both worlds. Simple, perhaps, but outstandingly delicate in that simplicity. It is best served mixed in with (not ladled over) hand made fettuccine or the best penne, al dente of course.

But if you’re a college student say, or among the ever-increasing unemployed, you can have bebe too without the need to buy prohibitively expensive items such as sun-dried tomatoes or heavy cream. Well, you can sort of have it. The recipe I’m about to give you is a step up from Chef Boyardee, and quite satisfying without giving you any hassles at all. What you will need is:

The following lemon cheesecake recipe serves ten and can be prepared in only fifteen minutes!

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
3 teaspoons gelatine (dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water)
400g can sweetened condensed milk
500g block of softened cream cheese
80g melted butter

Firstly, combine the biscuit crumbs and butter and press into the base of a 20cm springform pan, then chill.

Place an unwrapped pack of cream cheese in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or just until softened.

Pizza Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup Pizza sauce
1/4 cup pepperoni, chopped
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup green peppers, chopped
1 cup mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Method:
1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2.Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, and garlic powder.
3.Spread the mixture into a 9 inch pie plate.
4.Pour the pizza  sauce on top of the cheese mixture.
5.Top with the pepperoni, onions and green peppers.
6.Bake for 10 minutes, remove and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Serve with bread sticks or crackers.

If you enjoy Palak (Spinach) and Paneer (Indian Cheese), I am sure you will love this delicious creamy Indian gravy made from these two yummy ingredients. It is a very popular delicacy in India and I want to share my favourite recipe for making Palak Paneer.

Ingredients

250 grams paneer

2 bunches of palak

3 medium sized onions (finely chopped)

2 medium size tomatoes (finely chopped) OR tomato puree as per convenience

2 green chillies (slit into half)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 ginger paste

It’s not a dish meant for fine dining; nor is it exquisite in any way. But there are very few dishes that soothe frayed nerves like Mac and cheese. This is a world favourite comfort food. There’s some magic in the delicious blend of macaroni and cheese that makes us keep wanting more in spite of the fat content it has. And yes! Kids love this dish; some are ready to live on just Mac and cheese topped with tomato ketchup.

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate home style meal that can be served as a main or side dish. It’s a classic, simple dish made with elbow shaped macaroni noodles and any type of favorite cheese. Some of the most popular cheeses used in this dish are: Cheddar, American and Velveeta brand.

Macaroni and cheese recipes can feature one type of cheese or several varieties of cheese. The more cheese that is used, the richer the flavor. It’s known as a guilty pleasure meal because it contains some diet killer items like: milk, cream and butter.

The term fondue comes from the French word fondre and it means to melt or to blend. They should have named it after the French word for outstandingly delicious but even that would be limiting. You will find so many varieties and types of fondues out there that perhaps one word truly can’t describe it.

I’m certain you’ve most likely heard of or even tried cheese fondue. It was well-liked in the 70ies. If you weren’t around back then, maybe you got a fondue pot as a wedding present and have been meaning to try it. Or maybe you have never tried it at all. Whatever your background, this guide will show you the basics of cheese fondue and hopefully get you excited to experiment with the numerous other varieties like hot oil, broth or dessert fondues.