Archives for April, 2008
CUT apple into 4 rings; discard core.
SPREAD each apple ring evenly with cream cheese spread
For higher fiber content try using whole wheat fettuccine. Garlic lovers should add 1/8 tsp. garlic powder. This fettuccine alfredo is ’smarter’ because chicken broth, flour and Philly Light Cream Cheese replace the butter and heavy cream used in the traditional recipe. The amount of Grated Parmesan Cheese is also decreased. By making these changes, you’ll save 300 calories and 34 grams of fat per serving compared to a traditional recipe.
COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, mix
DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the parsley.
1/2 lb.
fettuccine, uncooked
1-1/4 cups
fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tsp.
flour
1/3 cup
PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
3 Tbsp.
KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp.
ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp.
pepper
2 Tbsp.
chopped fresh parsley
broth and flour in medium saucepan with wire whisk. Add cream cheese
spread, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper; cook 2
min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s
also the easiest meal of the day to forget. Skipping breakfast is the worst way
to start off your day. By mid morning you will be tired and groggy, because you
body doesn’t have the fuel it needs to perform. With these recipes you are sure
to never want to skip breakfast again!
This is the perfect breakfast to eat on the
go! Add your favorite breakfast meats, cheeses or veggies, to a simple mixture
of eggs,
cream cheese, and milk. Scramble together and wrap p in a flour tortilla, for
a fast and easy breakfast.
These sweet biscuits are a perfect addition to any
breakfast, or Sunday brunch. This fluffy biscuit is filled with a gooey
cinnamon and cream cheese filling that is sure to make your mouth-water. You
won’t be able to resist one of these delicious morning delights. Make more than
enough, because they will go fast!
Welcome! This is my little corner where I can share my
recipe ideas with the world. Some of the ideas are common and some of them are
completely off the cuff but what they all have in common is my love for Philly
Cream Cheese. To kick things off, I wanted to do a twist on Philly’s Hot Crab
Dip. I made this two weeks ago as the appetizer portion of a HUGE birthday
dinner I prepared for my boyfriend. He and my sister went crazy for it. Well,
last week we were out at our favorite restaurant in West LA enjoying, crab and
artichoke dip w/ our drinks when he made the overwhelming comment that “the dip
[I] made was just as good as the dip at Palomino.” That coming from the world’s
pickiest eater held more weight than “I love you!” And then it hit me like a
ton of Philadelphia Cream Cheese bricks. I should fuse the two together and
make it my own. So, I present to you…my Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip
Hot Crab and
Artichoke Dip
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained, flaked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. dry white wine
KRAFT Horseradish Sauce
hot pepper sauce
8 oz chopped artichoke hearts
8 oz chopped spinach
PREHEAT oven to 350
COMBINE all the ingredients in a large
bowl.
MIX with a blender until constancy
becomes smooth.
ADD more horseradish and/or hot sauce
to taste, if needed. Also feel free to add more white wine if you need to make
the mixture wetter.
BAKE in a small casserole dish at 350
for 25-30 minutes
SERVE with whatever you like. I prefer
tortilla chips.
Check back next week to see what I come
up with 
I
look to my favorite comfort foods every time I feel a little homesick. And as someone who recently moved far away from all family and friends, I
found myself making these dishes more often then not. In fact I was making them
so much they were becoming a little boring. So, I changed some of the recipes using
cream cheese and its various flavors, which brought new life to some old recipes. Check out some of my favs.
For me it’s all about the potato,
and I love my mashed potatoes! I eat them at least once a week. Having the same
old mashers was starting to get a little dull though, so I decided to mix it up
a little and try the Philly version!
The Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes were amazing, savory, and full of
flavor. But maybe scalloped potatoes are more your style, if that’s the case try
the Easy
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. They are delicious,
and hard to resist. If you want to spice them up a bit you should try
Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese
We all know how hard it can be to eat a good wholesome
lunch. In today’s fast-paced world it’s easier to grab something from a
drive-thru or skip lunch altogether. Beat your mid-day meal woes with these
quick and easy lunch ideas that will keep your tummy full while on the go.
1. Creamy corn and Turkey Soup:
Make this creamy soup the night before and set in your
refrigerator for the next day’s lunch. (It will last up to 48 hours in the
fridge). It’s easy to transport and reheat, and tastes delicious the next day.
Pour it into a thermos so you can eat lunch anytime, or anywhere. If you’re
watching your weight, try making it with the Philadelphia Neufchatel 1/3 Less
Fat than Cream Cheese.
2. BLT Pasta:
Bacon and Pasta are foods that are hard to say no
to. Try combining these two greats and mix it up with a Creamy Philadelphia
Cream Cheese sauce for a truly irresistible mid day meal. Throw in some fresh
grape tomatoes and pine nuts for a nice crunch.
This is an excellent dessert to serve on a platter when hosting a party. When fresh strawberries are in season, substitute them for the raspberries and blueberries.
SPREAD cream cheese spread evenly onto cookies.
PLACE 1 raspberry in center of each cookie. Arrange ring of blueberries around each raspberry.
SERVE immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
1/4 cup
PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Light Cream Cheese Spread
12
SNACKWELL’S Sugar Free Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies
1/2 cup
fresh raspberries
1/2 cup
fresh blueberries
Quick, easy, cheap and tastes great too! Add tomato slices and you have the perfect lunch.
MIX cream cheese spread, tuna and onion; spread evenly onto 6 of the bread slices. Top with Singles and remaining bread slices.
SPREAD outsides of sandwiches with butter.
COOK in skillet on medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
1 container
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 cans
(6 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp.
chopped onion
12 slices
bread
6
KRAFT Singles
1/4 cup
(1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
It used to be that when you thought of cheesecake you
thought of a few simple flavors, plain, cherry, or chocolate. Today the possibilities and
the varieties are endless, and with these top 5 cheesecakes from
cheesecake the chameleon of all desserts. Enjoy!
This
Cheesecake is truly genius.This delightful cheesecake has great texture
and flavor, and it actually tastes just like cappuccino! You can add chocolate chips or even nuts to the batter for that extra bit of surprise and flavor.
This
Cheesecake is sure to tame your sweet tooth. Served with a cold glass of milk,
it will hit the spot. Try it with other kinds of fruit too, blueberry or
strawberries for example. You can use the basic
or substitute the Philadelphia Ready-To-Eat Cheesecake instead.
Your wedding day is the most important party you will ever
plan let alone attend. As someone who recently took a walk down the aisle, I
learned that one of the most important elements to a wedding is the food.
Wedding food can usually be described as blah, boring, and outdated, which no
bride wants to hear!
Before you decide between chicken and
fish, look over some of these ideas and tips using Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
Try a Dessert bar – I have a huge sweet
tooth, and one of my favorite things that we did for my wedding was a dessert
bar. Aside from our wedding cake we had truffles, fudge, tarts, and miniature
cherry, chocolate, and caramel cheesecakes. You could do the same by using some
of the great cheesecake recipes from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and include
their delicious
dessert dip too. Serve it with a variety of fruits and cookies for guests
to dip with. The dessert dip will be a huge hit with the all the kids in
attendance!
