31
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Desserts |
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Whether you live in a land-locked area or a few miles from the beach, this JELL-O Beach Dessert will bring the beach to you! Soak up some rays and plan a beach-themed get-together with your friends and family. I’ll tell you this, the kids will definitely have dibs on the beach balls (jawbreakers), towels (fruit snack rolls) and beach chairs (sticks of chewing gum). What a creative and fun idea! If you want a full flavor experience, prepare with JELL-O X-Treme Wild Berry Flavor Gelatin. You won’t need any sunscreen to have fun on this beach! Just “clean” this beach up with a fork and plate, enjoy!
| 2-1/4 cups finely crushed NILLA Wafers, divided |
| 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted |
| 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened |
| 1/4 cup sugar |
| 1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided |
| 1-1/2 cups boiling water |
| 1 pkg. (8-serving size) or 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin |
| Ice cubes |
| 3/4 cup cold water |
| 1/4 cup blue colored sprinkles |
| 6 sticks colored chewing gum |
| 6 pieces chewy fruit snack roll (2 inch) |
| 6 miniature paper umbrellas |
| 2 jawbreakers |
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| COMBINE 2 cups of the wafer crumbs and the butter in 13×9-inch baking dish. Press firmly onto bottom of dish for crust; cover. Set aside. Mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in half of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust. |
| STIR boiling water into gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 2 cups. Stir into gelatin. Refrigerate 5 min. or until gelatin is slightly thickened. Spoon over cream cheese layer. |
| REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over gelatin. Sprinkle with wafer crumbs and sprinkles to resemble sand and water. Bend gum into “s” shapes to resemble beach chairs; place on “sand.” Place fruit roll pieces near chairs to resemble towels. Insert umbrellas into dessert behind the chairs. Place jawbreakers on the sand for the beach balls. Cut dessert into 20 squares to serve. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
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31
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Desserts |
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Turn one of your favorite summer drinks into a cool dessert using this delicious recipe for Strawberry Margarita Dessert. Instead of getting out a chilled glass and blender, get out a dessert plate and fork for this sweet treat. If you want to get that lavish bakery-look, it’s simple! Just slice additional strawberries and use to garnish the dessert just before serving. Since this is a frozen, no-bake dessert dish, cutting this into small squares can be a bit of a challenge. For easy cutting of frozen desserts, carefully run a sharp knife under hot water before cutting.
| 1-1/4 cups crushed pretzels |
| 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted |
| 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened |
| 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk |
| 1 cup pureed strawberries |
| 1/2 cup lime juice |
| 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Strawberry Whipped Topping or COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed |
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| MIX pretzel crumbs and butter in 13×9-inch pan; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use. |
| BEAT cream cheese and condensed milk in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add strawberries and lime juice; mix well. Gently stir in whipped topping; pour evenly over crust. |
| FREEZE at least 6 hours. Remove from freezer 15 min. before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly before cutting to serve. Store leftovers in freezer.
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31
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Appetizers |
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Pepper jack cheeses are well-known for their spicy, hot, zesty flavor that many people just love! These strikingly delicious Black Bean Pinwheels are a great addition to your summer parties. They’re easy to make and virtually mess-free. A perfect combination for party hosting! If you don’t want to worry about leftovers, then I strongly suggest that you serve these pinwheels because they will go super fast!
| 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened |
| 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers |
| 1/4 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream |
| 1/4 tsp. onion salt |
| 1 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed |
| 3 TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Flour Tortillas |
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| MIX cheeses, sour cream and onion salt in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. |
| PLACE beans in food processor or blender container; cover. Process until smooth. Spread evenly onto tortillas; top evenly with cheese mixture. Roll tortillas up tightly. Wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. |
| CUT ends from tortillas; discard. Cut each roll-up into 5 slices. Serve with TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa. |
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30
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Desserts, Healthy Living |
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The weather across the nation has been totally unpredictable lately. One day it’s sweltering hot, another day it’s cold and gloomy. Sometimes, I just don’t know whether to make a cool or warm dessert. Well, here’s a recipe for Berry and Cake Dessert that’s a little bit of both temperatures. Pound cake, berries and COOL WHIP make a great team. Add a package of PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese and CRYSTAL LIGHT Raspberry Ice Flavor Drink Mix for an even more euphoric taste.
| 1/2 loaf (13.6 oz.) prepared fat-free pound cake, cut into 6 slices |
| 1-1/2 cups strawberry halves |
| 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened |
| 1 tsp. CRYSTAL LIGHT Raspberry Ice Flavor Drink Mix |
| 1/4 cup cold fat-free milk |
| 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed |
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| LINE 8-inch square dish with cake slices. Top with strawberries; set aside. |
| BEAT cream cheese and drink mix in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Gradually add milk, mixing until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping until well blended. Spoon over strawberries. |
| REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm.
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30
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Appetizers, Snacks |
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Smoked flavor meats are fantastic. Pair them up with sweet fruits such as cantaloupes or honey dew and they’re even better! You’re probably thinking, what an odd combination, but hey, remember that saying, “Never judge a book by its cover?” Same goes for these Melon-Ham Wrappers. Give it a try, and you might be surprised. The cream cheese between the meat slices and fruit will keep the wrappers in tact. You can even secure them neatly using toothpicks.
| 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham |
| 2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread |
| 3 slices cantaloupe (1/2 inch thick), peeled |
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| SPREAD ham with cream cheese spread. |
| PLACE 1 melon slice crosswise on each ham slice; fold ham around melon. |
| SECURE with toothpicks.
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30
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Healthy Living, Side Dish |
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There’s nothing like tender broccoli and cauliflower on the dinner table. Whether, you’re serving chicken, beef, pork, or fish, this Broccoli & Cauliflower Supreme will make an excellent pairing. What makes the sauce so supreme? It’s the grand mixture of cream cheese, peppercorn ranch dressing, and honey mustard– three simple ingredients for one fantastic dish. Enjoy supper time!
| 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese, cubed |
| 1/4 cup KRAFT FREE Peppercorn Ranch Dressing |
| 1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard |
| 1-1/2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups), steamed, drained |
| 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3 cups), steamed, drained |
| 12 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, crushed |
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| MICROWAVE cream cheese, dressing and mustard in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 45 sec. or until cream cheese is softened and mixture is hot. Stir until well blended. |
| TOSS hot cooked broccoli and cauliflower with hot cream cheese mixture. |
| SPOON into serving bowl; sprinkle with crushed crackers.
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29
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Articles |
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This season’s warm weather makes it the perfect time to host backyard barbecues. Don’t stress out just yet! With a lot of careful planning and preparation, hosting a backyard barbecue will be as cool as the summer’s night breeze.
You’ll want to make sure that your guests will have a good time. So good, that they’ll be eager to come back for your next backyard barbecue!
Start off with making a list of guests that will be attending and put together an appetizing menu with an array of selections that will appeal to everyone. Next, choose a theme for your backyard barbecue (hoedown, western, Hawaiian luau, etc.) and select appropriate decorations and party invitations.
Procrastination never did you good in school, the same goes for backyard barbecues. Do your shopping ahead of time. Be sure the star of the party– the grill– is ready to go with more than enough propane or charcoal.
Sending someone to the grocery store in the middle of your barbecue party is one of the worst things you can do, so plan ahead! Do your shopping the day before the big event and get everything you’ll need to make your barbecue a hit, instead of a miss. Keep in mind that the summer heat will dehydrate your guests, so purchasing an extra cooler or two to keep the drinks cool is a great idea.
Once you get home from the grocery store with all the goods, marinate your meats and place them in the appropriate baggies and containers in the refrigerator. Check out some of KRAFT’s grilling and marinating secrets here.
When the day of the barbecue comes, be sure to call your guests to confirm the time and the directions to your home. This would be a good time to decorate the patio and set up any sporting activities (volleyball, badminton net, ping pong table, etc.) and necessary items such as, chairs, tables coolers, and trash cans. Keep those pesky mosquitoes and other insects out of the way by lighting citronella candles near seating areas and tiki torches throughout the yard. It’s show time!
Greet your guests with a smile and try to keep everyone engaged and having a good time. Don’t spend the entire time stressing, just sit back and relax and enjoy your backyard barbecue!
29
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Cheesecake, Desserts, Healthy Living |
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Pizza time! Oops, that’s Strawberry Dessert Pizza time! Recharge your sweet sensory taste buds with this baked goodness. This time of year is one of my favorites because it’s strawberry season. Looking at all the store ads in the mail, I’ve noticed that most markets are having strawberry sales. I will take advantage of those sales and stock up, so I can deliver more of these sweet pizzas to my friends and family!
| 1 pkg. (20 oz.) refrigerated sliceable sugar cookies |
| 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened |
| 1/3 cup sugar |
| 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Strawberry Whipped Topping, thawed |
| 2 cups strawberries, sliced |
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| PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Press dough firmly onto bottom of greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake 20 min. or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. |
| BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with wire whisk or electric mixer until well blended. Stir in whipped topping. |
| SPREAD cream cheese mixture onto crust; top with strawberries. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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29
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Healthy Living, Main Dish |
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For me, the typical brown bag lunches consists of wraps and sandwiches or leftovers. Steal a bagel from your morning starter for your noontime dish. If you keep correlating bagels with breakfast, then you’re missing out. Bagels go great with the same things you would usually put on a sandwich, so try it out! Plus, PHILADELPHIA also makes a wide assortment of cream cheese flavors. Wrap this bagel up and place in your brown bag for a deli-like taste without all the hassle! Don’t forget to serve with your favorite fruit!
| 1 plain bagel, split |
| 2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread |
| 1 KRAFT Deli Fresh Mild Cheddar Cheese Slice, halved |
| 1 lettuce leaf |
| 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham |
| 2 slices tomato |
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| SPREAD bagel halves evenly with cream cheese spread. |
| COVER 1 bagel half with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, ham and tomatoes; top with remaining bagel half.
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29
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Desserts, Healthy Living |
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Eating frozen berries in the middle of a hot, summer afternoon is a charming treat. The frozen ready-to eat berry packages in the frozen food aisle are convenient and can be a great way to save over buying the fresh berries. Besides making smoothies with them or eating them straight out of the package, why not make a Frost Berry Blend? It’ll cool you off faster than a smoothie, and it also has that “berry” wonderful taste. The smooth taste of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, milk and honey, works wonders for the tart berries. If you want to have your favorite summer fruits around for the next season, try freezing your favorite fruits at the height of the season for up to 3 months. Then, all you do is thaw and use in your favorite recipe!
| 1/4 cup milk |
| 6 Tbsp. honey |
| 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened |
| 2 cups each frozen raspberries and blueberries |
| 10 paper or plastic cups |
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| PLACE milk, honey and cream cheese in food processor container; cover. Process on high speed until well blended. |
| ADD fruit; cover. Blend until smooth, scraping side of food processor container as necessary. |
| POUR into 10 glass, plastic or paper cups and freeze until ready to serve, or eat immediately, soft set.
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