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Sterling’s Steakhouse

Whether you’re in downtown Norfolk or the new Towne Place at Greenbrier (behind Target), you will surely have an enjoyable experience at Sterling’s.  We’ve recently gone to the Chesapeake location, a couple of times actually, and have never been let down.  The décor is contemporary and sophisticated.  The staff is pleasant and helpful.  My wife and I both had the Filet Mignon and they were both cooked to perfection (seared on the outside, pink on the inside).  While I had just the broccoli and rice with mine, she decided to try the barbeque bacon twice baked potato on the side.  At first glance it seemed like an odd combination but she loved it.  If you haven’t yet visited the Towneplace at Greenbrier, do so and definitely drop by Sterling’s for dinner.  You will love it!  Be sure to ask for Brad, he’ll treat you right.

Sterling's Steakhouse

Jeff Nelson

Cheesecake Factory Banana Cream Cheesecake

20 vanilla sandwich cookies
1/4 cup margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 eggs
3/4 cup mashed bananas (about 2)
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place cookies in a blender; process with on/off pulse until finely crushed. Add margarine; process with pulses until blended. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of 10-inch springform pan; refrigerate.

Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add sugar and cornstarch; beat until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, whipping cream, and vanilla. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared crust. Place pan on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (DO NOT forget to reduce temperature - very important) and continue baking 75 minutes or until center is almost set. Loosen edge of cheesecake; cool completely on wire rack before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate cheesecake, uncovered, 6 hours or overnight.

Allow cheesecake to stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.