It’s that time of year, back to send the kiddies back to school. Don’t send them out into the world hungry and empty handed. Make sure they have food that’s wholesome and filling. Check out these ideas with Philly for something that the kids are sure to love.
Tuna Twist Tuna was always one of my favorite eats. Take the traditional tuna sandwich and twist it in a tortilla, add Philly Cream Cheese and viola! You have a new twist on an old classic.
Sandwich Puzzle Jam and Philly make up a nice lunchtime sandwich. To make it a little more filling, why not add chunky peanut butter and jelly for a little bit of crunchy, a little bit of creamy and a little bit of sweet?
Turkey Tortilla Wrap
Philly Cream Cheese, salsa, and turkey are all wrapped up on this wrap that only takes 5 minutes to make. Send your child out into the world with this and they’ll be full enough to sail through their day.
Shortbread Cookies
Make these shortbread cookies ahead of time, and get the kids to help. It’s fun for everyone.
This sandwich makes for an easy dish. Give it to the kids with a glass of milk and a few carrot sticks. For a bit of sweetness try adding your favorite fruit jam to the recipe.
I love a good fish dish, and this definitely falls into that category. I would serve this fish on a bed of long grain white rice and couple it with a side of asparagus spears.
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
COAT both sides of fish with flour; set aside. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add fish; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork.
MEANWHILE, place cream cheese, red peppers, broth and garlic in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Spoon into medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally.
PLACE fish on serving platter; top with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.
It’s the weekend which means sleeping in. You roll over and look at the clock…noon. Looks like you slept a little too long. But before you jump out of bed in a panic of sleeping your day away, relax. It’s brunch time! Philly is serving you 5 brunch friendly recipes to make you feel less guilty about sleeping in.
Seafood Quiche
Seafood is good anytime of day in my book. It’s even better when my first meal of the day is loaded with it. This quiche is great for brunch, with Philly and eggs, and crab.
Blintz Brunch Bake
C’mon, it has brunch built into the tittle. Of course it’s going to make the list. Brunch just wouldn’t be brunch without a sweet baked good. This would go great with a side of eggs and bacon and a flute of mimosa.
Brunch Pancakes
These pancakes are fluffy and just plain good. If you’re looking for ways to change them up try topping them with strawberries or even powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Breakfast Egg Burrito
A mexican themed brunch would be the perfecting setting for this burrito. Stuff it with your favorites and then smother it in gaucamole and salsa.
I know what you’re thinking, “Haven’t they run out of recipes by now?” Of course not! Like I’ve told you before, Philly goes with everything, the possibilities are endless. And just to prove my point, once again, here’s a whole new list of ways to serve up America’s favorite cream cheese. Sandwiches! Make them, taste them, and feel free to thank me later.
Chicken & Slaw Sandwich with Bell Pepper Relish
Don’t let the name scare you away from making this sandwich. It’s easy to put together and fools your guests into making it sound fancier and more intricate than it really is. In only five minutes, plate this and enjoy.
Old-World Salami Sandwich
A salami sandwich topped off with Philly Chive & Onion Light Cream Cheese? The only thing you need to make this better is to finish it off with some freshly cracked black pepper. Yum!
Garden Vegetable Grill Sandwich
This sandwich is great for the veggie lover in your house. Sandwich 2 portobello mushrooms, Philadelphia Vegetable Light Cream Cheese, and host of other good for you delights between whole wheat rolls. One bite is all it takes to make even the most serious meat eater consider going vegetarian.
S’More Sandwich Cookie
OK, so there’s no meat or bread in this recipe. But the two cookies act as a sort of bread and there’s stuff sandwiched between them, mainly Philly, so it still counts. Ha! Give the kids a treat with these tasty sandwich cookies, but be ready for the sugar high that may follow.
Creamy Roast Beef Sandwich
This sandwich, housed in a pita, will kick start your tastebuds with the pairing of Philly and horseradish. But don’t fight it, just sit back and enjoy the flair of flavor in every bite.
Labor Day is almost upon us. Haven’t had time to grocery shop, much less prepare a menu? Well, you’re in luck. Leave it to this Philly blogger to serve up good eats and treats to make your Labor Day celebration a little less laborious. Try these recipes below to serve a Labor Day feast your friends and family won’t soon forget.
Awesome BBQ Burgers
The recipe calls for veggie burgers but go ahead and use ground beef. Throw ‘em on the grill and get ready to sink your teeth into the best burger you’ve ever had.
Red Velvet Cake
Patriotic holidays are always ideal for flag cake , but by the time Labor Day rolls around it’s like, “been there done that.” Pay tribute to the red, white, and blue with this red velvet cake and add some blueberries on top.
Herb Dip
Fat Free Philly, low-fat yogurt, a couple of herbs and spices; that’s all it takes to make this yummy dip. It’s perfecting for dipping your veggies in. Serve this to your guests to stave off hunger while they wait for the ribs, hamburgers, and hot dogs to come off the grill.
Quick Cheesecake Cones
The feast is over and you and your family are finally starting to come out of your food coma; that means it’s time for ICE CREAM! Serve up some good ol’ fashioned ice cream cones, nothing makes you feel quite as young as a sugar cone and ice cream melting down your arm.
Lobster Bisque is the perfect creamy summer seafood soup. It is easy to make, in only 20 minutes, and offers a that fresh from the sea taste, that makes you think of long days on the beach.
Any dish with ham is always a good idea. It’s easy to cook, tasty, and leaves you full. Of course, Philly is fully aware of that fact. Try out these Philly recipes featuring ham.
“Berry-Best” Ham Sandwich
This twist on the traditional ham sandwich serves up nicely with a piece of your favorite fresh fruit and a side salad for a well-rounded lunch.
Mini Broccoli & Ham Cups
These ham cups are great for a party. If you plan on serving them why not save yourself some time and assemble the appetizers several hours in advance, then cover and refrigerate. When you’re ready to serve pull them out the fridge and pop them into the oven.
Classic Ham Salad
The best thing about this recipe is the different flavor combinations. Enjoy it on top of crackers of cucumbers, salad or as a sandwich filling. Try out the variations on this dish for a slightly different twist every time.
Rice & Ham Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Serve this dish once and you can bet it’ll become a family favorite. Your brood will be requesting regularly. Remember with it being “breaded” not to let it cook too long, otherwise you’ll end up with dry rubbery chicken.
Aloha Canadian Bacon Pizza
All the differnt ingredents make for a great variation on the traditional pizza taste. This is a must try for anyone who enjoys pinneapples or who just enjoys great food!
Ripe strawberries, Cool Whip and Philly make up these squares. This recipe is just in time for summer, and super festive for the the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter. Press onto bottom of 13×9-inch baking pan. Bake 10 min. Cool.
BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
MEANWHILE, stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Stir in strawberries. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into squares to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
It’s that time of year, back to send the kiddies back to school. Don’t send them out into the world hungry and empty handed. Make sure they have food that’s wholesome and filling. Check out these ideas with Philly for something that the kids are sure to love.
