Archives for August, 2008
25
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Articles, Cheesecake, Desserts |
Frozen desserts are ideal for the hot days of summer. Try this trio of treats fresh from the freezer, loaded with Philly, and sure to please.
Lemon-Lime Daiquiri Layered Dessert
Fruity drinks are synonymous with summer. With this recipe you take your favorite lemon-lime flavor and your favorite summer drink out if the glass, mix it with Philly and freeze it for a cool fruity twist on a hot summer favorite.
Frozen Chocolate Mousse Squares
Nothing relaxes me quite like a nice piece of chocolate after a hard days work. Treat your guests to that same sensation at your next dinner party, finish your party with this frozen treat of chocolaty goodness. Your guests will be glad they came.
Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes
These mini cheesecakes are a great way to indulge without all the diet busting ingredients. These tiny treats are made with Philly Lite and Splenda. So, why not enjoy two?
25
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Uncategorized |
Let this creamy dessert take you away to paradise, with it’s tropical flavors. This recipe calls for coconut, lemon juice, and orange flavor. Each bite will land you in a tropic utopia.
Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
1 hr 15 min
Makes:
8 servings
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 cups chopped assorted fresh fruit, such as papaya, strawberries, pineapple and mango
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup prepared TANG Orange Flavor Drink Mix
1/2 cup BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
BEAT cream cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add milk, lemon peel and juice; mix well.
SPOON evenly into 8 dessert glasses; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
PLACE fruit in medium bowl. Add sugar and prepared orange drink; toss to coat. Spoon evenly over desserts; sprinkle with coconut.
Chives and onion go great with most things, including Philly. Add this flavorful combination to your meals with Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread. Give your palette a new taste sensation with these recipes.
Tea Sandwiches
These sandwiches bring a bit of class to any occasion. Serve this finger sandwich at your next brunch and make it a hit!
Savory Herb & Cheese Appetizer
Spread this cream cheese on top of crackers and you’ve got a great snack that’s fast. For added color and kick, top each with a small roasted red pepper piece.
Cheesy Chived Egg Sandwich
The chive & onion cream cheese give the eggs a great flavor. For a complete filling breakfast, add a couple of slices of crisp turkey bacon.
Herb Artichoke Spread
Serve this spread with toasted bread squares. Everyone will love it. And for a more wholesome twist, try using Philadelphia Chive & Onion Light Cream Cheese
Chive & Onion Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are wonderfully easy to make. Whip them up for friends and family; everyone want the recipe.
The weekend is here, and that’s the time of the week when all your “special” cooking tools come out to play. All those genius ideas you’ve had for recipes you’d like to try have been building and now it’s time to head to the kitchen. Equipped with the right cooking tools and Philly, you’re a warrior who’s more than ready for the weekend.
Lemon Sour Cream Cheesecake
Looking for a special dessert? Enjoy one serving of this elegant lemon cheesecake.
Slow-Cooked Chicken & Dumplings
Have 11 hours to kill one weekend? If so then this is the perfect dish for you. Making this chicken & dumpling recipe brings a whole new meaning to “slow-cooked.”
Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
Give the illusion of serving something gourmet. While this recipe is big on time it’s small on difficulty.
Puffy French Toast Casserole
This is a great breakfast-time casserole when you have family or friends visiting from out of town. It goes together quickly the night before so that you can spend more time with your guests!
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Looking for a dessert to serve at a party? Peanut butter and chocolate make a great combination in this dessert that serves 16 people.
22
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Breakfast |
Herbs, cheese and hash browns make this neatly condensed breakfast. Go all out and add a side of bacon and a cup of fruit to start your day the well balanced way.
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
40 min
Makes:
8 servings
1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 cups frozen Southern-style hash browns
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese spread and milk in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in potatoes and seasonings; set aside.
MELT butter in 10-inch ovenproof skillet. Add zucchini and onions; cook and stir until zucchini is tender. Add potato mixture; mix well.
BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until center is set. Immediately sprinkle with shredded cheese. Let stand 5 min.
22
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Cheesecake, Desserts |
Sour and sweet come together in this wonderful summer cheesecake. The cool crisp taste of lemon melds with the sweet cherry flavor atop this delightful dessert.
Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
4 hr 15 min
Makes:
8 servings, one piece each
1 HONEY MAID Honey Graham, crushed, divided
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Lemon Flavor Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin
1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
1 cup light cherry pie filling
SPRAY 9-inch springform pan or pie plate with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of the graham crumbs; set aside.
STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in small bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Pour into blender. Add cottage cheese and cream cheese spread; blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down side of blender. Pour into large bowl. Gently stir in whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining graham crumbs.
REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Top with pie filling just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
20
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers, Articles, Cheesecake, Snacks |
Cheese logs always make me think of bad holiday party appetizers, but thanks to Philly that is no longer the case. Try these tasty cheese logs and let them conjure up thoughts of Philly and satisfaction.
Herb-and-Nut Cream Cheese Log
Jazz up the presentation of this log by serving it on a butter dish. Try different variations as well, switching up the herbs and nuts used in the recipe.
Pecan-Gorgonzola Cheese Log
Serve this dish a couple of different ways. Stay true to the recipe and serve with assorted crackers, or cut into thin slices and serve as toppers for your favorite mixed green salad.
Nutty Cheese Log
I can’t say that I’ve ever had Tang, but this interesting log recipe calls for it. If you’re brave enough to give it a go, then all I can say is “Godspeed.”
Cranberry and Pecan Cheese Log
Give this cheese log just the right amount of crunch by making sure you toast the peanuts properly. Spread pecans in single layer in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 min, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Apricot & Almond Cheese Log
This dish travels well. Just be sure to wrap tightly before storing in an insulated cooler packed with plenty of ice or frozen gel packs.
20
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Cheesecake, Desserts |
This dessert is the perfect dessert for summer. Each bite of this cheesecake is overflowing with pineapple-y goodness and the smooth taste of Philly, of course.
Prep Time:
30 min
Total Time:
6 hr
Makes:
32 servings
2 cups BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 envelope KNOX Unflavored Gelatine
3 containers (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained, reserving 1/2 cup liquid
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix coconut, pecans, flour and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake 15 minutes. Cool completely.
SPRINKLE gelatin over water in small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Cook on low heat 5 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add gelatin and reserved pineapple liquid, beating until blended. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Gently stir in pineapple and whipped topping; pour over crust. Refrigerate several hours or overnight until firm. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
20
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers |
Pizza is loved universally Try out this yummy appetizer pizza topped with veggies and filled with wholesome goodness. All you need are a few simple ingredients to prepare this meal for visitors.
Prep Time:
20 min
Total Time:
2 hr 33 min
Makes:
32 servings
2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Press onto bottom and up side of 15×10x1-inch baking pan to form crust.
BAKE 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
MIX cream cheese, dressing, dill and onion salt until well blended. Spread over crust; top with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate. Cut into squares.
18
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers, Articles, Desserts, Lunch |
The French are known for their food. They understand that food is supposed to be an indulgence of the senses and it’s showcased in recipes that call for carbs and cream. Try these recipes that showcase some of the best French staples, infused with Philly, of course.
Oven-Baked French Toast with Cranberry-Maple Sauce
This is the staple French breakfast. French toast is probably the best thing the French have ever given us, oh yeah that and the Statue of Liberty. You can’t eat Lady Liberty but you can definitely eat this French Toast.
“Croque Monsieur”
What does that mean? I don’t know, but I’d put my money on it being the French way of saying “fancy sandwich.” Toasted French bread, Philly, ham and cheese; I don’t think a sandwich has ever sounded so good.
French Vanilla Tiramisu
Go with me on this one, okay. Yes, Tiramisu is an Italian dish. But adding French vanilla to the mix waters down its Italian roots. Besides, once you taste it you won’t much care where it came from, you’ll be too busy licking your plate clean.
Hot Beef Dip
This appetizer is a hearty dip served with French bread cubes. For some reason it reminds me of a very cheesy version of French onion soup mixed with an Au Jus sandwich.
Cream Crepes
Anyone order a rich creamy pastry for breakfast? That’s exactly what you’re in store for with this recipe. Fold your crepes, or roll them for a more traditional French presentation.
