Unexpected

Guest post written by our friend Sergio Chaney


I had the privilege of sitting down in the family room and having lunch last Tuesday afternoon. On a whim, I flipped on satellite dish tv and caught Giada at home on the Food Network. She was introducing us to a savory cheesecake. What a concept!

I had never thought about making a savory cheese cake but after seeing this recipe, I am now considering it! Simple ingredients and fresh basil makes this dish sing. 


Baked off like a normal cheesecake in a water bath. Lining the spring form pan with parchment makes it easy to lift out of the pan. Chill completely and brush the top with olive oil makes the beautiful golden crust shine. Severed with an assortment of crackers and it is a crowd pleaser. 


The best part is it can be made up to three days in advance and you can break it out whenever you need it. I love this idea for something unexpected at a party. I will bookmark it before I wrap up this lovely lunch of mine.