Love My Philly

Savory crepes, anybody? These Corn and Mushroom Crepes are a great addition to the crepe family. Typically, I always request sweet crepes filled with chocolate, nuts and fruits, but this mushroom infused crepe is definitely worth a try! If you’re a fan of making items ahead of time, then this crepe is perfect for you. If you wrap the cooked crepe tightly, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or you can even freeze it for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 50 min Makes: 6 servings, two crepes each Nutritional Information

If you remember the Saucy Honey Mustard Chicken we posted a few weeks ago, this recipe will look familiar since it’s similar. This Saucy Chicken Skillet has an awesome creamy texture from the cream cheese which is a great complement over the tender chicken breasts.

Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 20 min Makes: 4 servings Nutritional Information

French silk pie has got some fierce competition! People that have made this Chocolate Silk Pie with Marshmallow Meringue said it tastes a lot like the other silk pie. This recipe is a lot easier in my opinion, yet it still has that first-class taste! No need for fancy Belgian chocolate, just use JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding instead. Be sure to have this recipe ready because your friends and family will want to have their own copy of it!

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 2 hr 15 min Makes: 10 servings Nutritional Information

Small squares of bread dipped in olive oil and vinegar is such a standard Italian starter. Why not mix it up and try this warm Italiano Spread for a fun-filled culinary experience? With the great taste of pesto sauce, plum tomatoes and warm cream cheese, this spread is bound to hype up the dinner table. You can even warm it up in the oven: bake the spread in a 375ºF oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the shredded cheese is melted and the Neufchatel is softened.

Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 15 min Makes: Makes 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each. Nutritional Information

Coconuts and mangos are two delicious tropical fruits. Have you tried to incorporate the two fruits with chicken? Here’s your chance to do so! This excellent Coconut Mango Chicken Stew is a dinner table delight for anybody wanting a one-of-a-kind taste. Not a fan of mangos? Just substitute with papayas. Serve this tropical stew over a bed of hot cooked brown rice for an out-of-this-world dining experience!

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 40 min Makes: Makes 8 servings. Nutritional Information

 
 
 
 
 
One of my old friends from school is studying abroad in Italy and she posted a picture of herself in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. What caught my attention was what she was holding in her hands—a cup of some sort of creamy-looking dessert. It may have been gelato or parfait, I’m not too sure. As a matter of fact, it looks a lot like this Tiramisu Parfait! Luckily you don’t have to go all the way to Italy to get the taste of an awesome tiramisu dessert, just make this parfait at home!

This Latin inspired dish can be served as a filling for tacos or burritos. There are many varieties of this recipe throughout Latin America, and each one uses different spices and ingredients. Serve with some warm tortillas, rice and beans for a colorful dinnertime get-together!

Nutritional Information

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1 cup sliced onions

1 clove garlic, minced

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef

3/4 lb. cooked new potatoes (about 7), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

4 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into strips

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1/2 cup milk

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnut Pieces, toasted

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 3 min. or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in meat; cook 8 to 10 min. or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally.

STIR in potatoes, chiles and tomato sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.

MEANWHILE, blend remaining ingredients in blender until well blended. Serve spooned over meat mixture.

Did you know that “gratin” is a widely-used culinary technique in food preparation in which an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, such as breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg and/or butter? This innovative Lobster Gratin recipe calls for RITZ Crackers (instead of breadcrumbs), grated Parmesan cheese and PHILLY Cream Cheese. Here’s a fun food fact: Lobster is trapped off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Nicaragua and is valued for its sweet meat!

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min Makes: 4 servings Nutritional Information

Peaches and kiwis in salsa? Yep! Combine them with some fresh cilantro, KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, and softened PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and you won’t doubt this combo any longer. This summertime Cream Cheese with Peach-Kiwi Salsa is a great treat to dip your crackers or chips in!

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1   peach, peeled, chopped

1 kiwi, peeled, chopped

1   jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onions

2 Tbsp.  finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

RITZ Crackers

SPREAD cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.

COMBINE all remaining ingredients except crackers; spoon over cream cheese.

SERVE with crackers.

How do you like to cook your fish? This Florentine Fish with Lemon Sauce is ideal for anyone wanting a simple fish dish with a splash of lemon and spinach flavors. If you’re watching what you eat, don’t feel left out! Just prepare as directed, using BREAKSTONE’S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream, KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, and/or PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Light Cream Cheese Spread.

Prep Time: 20 min

Total Time: 40 min

Makes: 6 servings

Nutritional Information

1/4 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

2 Tbsp.  KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill

1 Tbsp.  fresh lemon juice

1-1/2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

1 bag  (10 oz.) fresh spinach leaves, stems removed, coarsely chopped

10 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup  PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread

1-1/2 lb. fish fillets (flounder)

1 tsp.  salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix sour cream, mayo, dill, lemon juice and mustard until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

HEAT large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, rinse spinach under cold running water. Add to hot skillet (do not drain first); cook until wilted, stirring frequently. Place spinach in colander; press with back of large spoon to remove excess liquid. Transfer spinach to large bowl. Add cracker crumbs and cream cheese spread; mix well. Set aside. Cut each fish fillet crosswise in half. Place one half of each fillet in single layer in greased 13×9-inch baking dish; top evenly with the spinach mixture. Cover with the remaining fish fillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Place on serving plate; top with the sour cream mixture.