These are the finalist and the recipes, please vote for one. chocolate lover cheesecake lover this recipe is designed for use with a 9in spring form pan but I have used 2 9in round pans and it comes out fine.....if presentation is of major importance I would suggest using the spring form pan3/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers1tbls sugar2tbls melted buttercombine these and press firmly into greased pan (bottom) lightly grease sides as well you may need a bit more if using 2 pans (as mentioned above)1 (3-4oz) pkg of chocolate pudding mix cooked type NOT instant3/4 cup sugar1 cup milk3tbls cocoa or 2 squares of unsweetened bakers chocolate1tbls buttercombine into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat stirring constantly until butter is melted and continue until mixture comes to a FULL boil remove from heat cover with waxed paper and allow to cool completely3 8oz pkgs cream cheese (allow to soften at room temp)3 eggs seperated2tsps vanilla1/8 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp saltset aside egg whitesin large bowl combine other ingrediants and mix well at low speed until mixture is soft and fluffyadd cooled pudding mixture blend well set asidebeat egg whites until they form soft peaks then fold gently into the chocolate pudding/cream cheese mixture and pour into pan/pansbake at 425 for 30 minutes or until center is set when lightly touched (cake will become firmer after cooled) cool at room temp then store in refrigerator (keeps well for 4-6 days) or freeze for up to 2 weeksfor a fantastic topping mix 1 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar pour on cake as soon as baking is done and put back in oven for 1-2 minutes (topping should be shiny but not brown) and then cool as directed above TURKEY TACOS These are much better than regular chicken tacos because they, in most cases, only come around one time a year.Shred left over turkeyHeat oil in shallow frying panFill 1/2 of soft 5-6 in. corn tortilla with turkeyPut in pan, then flip half of the tortilla over after hot oil makes it bendableFry until golden brown on one side, then flip whole taco over, fry other sidePlace taco on paper towel in a container to drain oilGarnish with Lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa Better Than Sex Turkey First, start her out as you'd normally do,With butter, garlic, and spices preferred by you....Then into the oven goeth the bird,Here's where it gets tricky so forget all that you've ever heard!Leave the foil off....no need for a lidWe're browning it first for a crispier skin.Then after it looks to be nice and brownFlip that Turkey BREAST SIDE DOWN!Now cover and baste like nothing had changedTill it's cook time is done and Dinner is proclaimed!This trick really works,...Just try and you'll see,And no carving be needed'cause the meat just comes free!It's juicy and tender and falls off the boneOf course, it's been basting that breast on it's own!One thing I should mention,...a warning or two,At this point for looks....not a lot you can do!And if your a stuffer of stuffing inside,Well,...it may be best to do it on the side,But if it's taste your afterAnd you preffer it be moist and not dry,Then this is the way,Just give it a try! Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie 2 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (9 inch) pie shell <b class="top"><b class="b1"> <b class="b2"> <b class="b3"> <b class="b4"> <ol>Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Add flour, sugar and brown sugar and beat until well blended. Blend in melted butter. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream </ol>
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