Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2011

SOOOOOOOO.....GOOD! I found this recipe in 2003 before I was a member, and I loved it. Fate was cruel and I lost the printed recipe in a drawer and then the recipe was out of sight and mind. I found it when cleaning in 2010 and the 'palate-memory' was so strong I LITERALLY started to salivate! Yum-E boys and girls. :)

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dcshoffman

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Union, Oregon, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2010

This is a new favourite! My family absolutely loved it. The texture was creamy and light and it was very easy to cut and serve. I cut it into squares just a bit smaller than an inch wide, and served each one with a little dollop of sour cream on top and a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley. The sour cream sets it off really nicely. It was definitely not too bland. I wonder if those who thought it was, might have had plain sun dried tomatoes? It happened that the ones I got were seasoned and had capers, herbs and spices in with them. Either way, it's a good idea to taste as you go and adjust seasonings. I pretty much knew how it was going to taste before I put it in the oven.

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ursy_ten

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

I had high hopes for this recipe. I needed something that could be served at room temperature to take to my monthly card club, and I thought this sounded interesting. It came out of the oven an ugly beigey-pink color and it was all cracked on top. I had trouble cutting it into squares without it falling apart and the crust was so thin, it might as well not have been there. I didn't care for the taste or the texture, but I had my husband taste it. "You're not going to take this to Canasta, are you?", he said. I took a pea, cheese and pasta salad instead. It made a good story at the club meeting, though. Sorry, this was definitely not for me.

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Dianemwj

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Burbank, California, USA

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2009

Insanely delicious! I was leary to try this because some of the comments that the dish was too bland. I followed it exactly. It was absolutely fantastic. Restaurant quality! I can't wait to serve it at my party tomorrow

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diamondcharl

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2009

I made this for my book club meeting with a few modifications and everyone loved it. First, I used a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese with butter and olive oil as a binder for the crust, which I did not pre-bake. Second, I made it in a traditional spring form pan. Third, I replaced the oregano with basil as I love basil with tomato and I have a huge basil plant in my back yard. Next time I will double my basil because it was not a strong flavor in the cheesecake. Also, my husband suggested whipping the mixture next time to put some air in it, rather than just blending in the food processor. I served it with multi-grain baguette bread, sliced on a bias and toasted with olive oil. I do not believe this recipe needs sugar. Savory cheesecake is an appetizer and should not be sweet. Cheesecake's origin is actually savory, not sweet. Thanks for this great recipe.

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RedheadedMama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Monticello, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: May 16, 2009

i've heard tomatoes are more of a fruit, but the only thing missing from this recipe, is sugar. it's not a chessecake unless it's sweet.so if i were you i at least put 1/2 tbsp. sugar.

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mary,n

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008

Every time I make this everyone wants the recipe!!!

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MODJESKADOORGIRL

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

The flavor was awesome, but very, very rich. I made a test batch before I decided to make it for an event. It was a small pan (8x8), and even at that, it stayed in my fridge for a week. No one could eat more than a bite or two at a time. I decided to go with something else for the event. That being said, these really do taste good, and I think it's a very original idea to make a savory cheesecake type thing. My sister thought it tasted like Rondole.

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Rebecca & Eric

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

Tasty, but I like better warm than room temp, which was disappointing. I need more room temp appetizers. Also added diced red peppers.

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newmom

Reviewed: May 17, 2006

This would be a better spread/dip recipe. I baked it for a party and the "cheesecake" part completely separated from the crust. Everyone agreed that it would have been great on a bagel, but was a little sad as a cheesecake.

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