Love My Philly

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bring together the flavors of PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese, asparagus, spinach, and artichoke hearts to create this marvelous Baked Triple Veggie Dip.   You can serve this delectable dip with WHEAT THINS Original Crackers or assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 
1 can (1 lb. 3 oz.) asparagus spears, drained, chopped 
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 
1 can (8-1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread 
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise 
 
Instructions

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

MIX 1-1/4 cups Parmesan with all remaining ingredients. 

SPOON into 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining Parmesan. 

BAKE 35 min. or until dip is heated through and top is lightly browned.

This luscious no-bake Sunshine Pie is great to bring to your Easter egg hunt!  Experience the dreamy flavor combination of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding, and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping.  What makes this so convenient for your Easter activities, is that this dessert can be stored in the refrigerator up to 8 hours before serving!  Now that’s convenient!

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
Makes: 10 servings
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 
1 can (14 oz.) EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided 
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided 
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.) 
Zest and juice from 1 orange 
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 
 
Instructions

BEAT cream cheese and 1/4 cup condensed milk with mixer until well blended. Whisk in 1/2 cup COOL WHIP. Spread onto bottom of crust. 

WHISK orange juice, remaining condensed milk and dry pudding mix in medium bowl 2 min. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the remaining COOL WHIP. Spread over cream cheese layer. 

STIR orange zest into remaining COOL WHIP; spread over pie. Refrigerate 4 hours.

So far, we’ve been to Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Philadelphia… next up is the city that never sleeps, New York City! We’re having so much fun meeting all of our fans! We’re excited for New York City area leg of our tour and we hope you’ll come see us at our “Cooking with Philly” event.

Our weekend starts a day early in New York. You can find us at the Garden State Plaza and the Smith Haven Mall (**in lieu of the Roosevelt Field Mall**) on Thursday, April 1^st through Saturday, April 3^rd. Then, to start off the work week, we’ll be at the Grand Central Terminal on Monday! Come visit us to see exciting new ways to use Philly in dishes like Spaghetti a la Philly and a Pizza Frittata! You’ll get to sample two of our favorite Philly dishes while our chefs demonstrate how to make the tasty recipes! The Philly chefs will even be inviting audience members to join them in cooking the dishes – you won’t want to miss it! We’ll also be handing out Philly booklets that you can take home with delicious Philly recipes and coupons!

Want to know if Philly’s coming to a city near you? Keep an eye on the “Events” Tab of our Facebook Fan Page – we’ll announce each city a week before we arrive! www.Facebook.com/LoveMyPhilly

We hope to see you there!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Need the perfect appetizer to take to a party or special occasion?  Create this Holiday Crab Spread to share with family and friends.  If you prefer a Hot Crab Dip, here’s how:

Prepare as directed, spooning into 1-quart ovenproof dish instead of mold. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Garnish with additional chopped red peppers and parsley. Serve with crackers as directed.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 2 hr 10 min
Makes: 3-1/2 cups spread or 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. dry sherry
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. black pepper  
SOCIABLES Savory Crackers

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese and sherry in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add shredded cheese, crabmeat, red peppers, parsley and black pepper; mix well.

PRESS cream cheese mixture firmly into plastic wrap-lined 3-cup mold or bowl; cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

UNMOLD crab spread onto serving plate. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese; press into crab spread to secure. Serve with the crackers.

Try this rich and chocolaty PHILADELPHIA Double Chocolate Cheesecake as your Easter dessert for a sweet treat!  Want to make it really special?  Add 1/4 cup hazelnut-flavored liqueur with the melted chocolate for an even sweeter treat! **Recipe was previously posted on Feb. 11, 2010**

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 5 hr 35 min
Makes: 16 servings
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Ingredients

24 OREO Cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
4 eggs
1/2 cup blueberries

Instructions

HEAT oven to 325ºF.
 
MIX crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13×9-inch foil-lined pan. Bake 10 min.

BEAT cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

BAKE 45 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil to lift cheesecake from pan.  Top with berries.

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 11 min
Makes: 1 serving
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Do you love the taste of a warm grilled cheese sandwich, but would like to mix it up a bit?  Try this extraordinary Spinach & Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich.  Take it up a notch by preparing it with sourdough bread or Italian bread for a whole new spin on your typical grilled cheese! 

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Spinach & Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread
2 thin tomato slices
1 KRAFT Deli Fresh Colby Jack Cheese Slice

Instructions

SPREAD 1 bread slice with cream cheese spread; cover with tomatoes, Colby Jack cheese and remaining bread slice.

SPRAY small skillet with cooking spray. Add sandwich; cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bring the flavor of Italy to your home with this Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta.  For a more intense flavor, stir in 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel or 1/2 cup pitted dry-cured olives along with the peppers, Parmesan cheese and pesto.

 
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
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Ingredients

8 oz. (1/2 of 16-oz. pkg.) angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 tsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups milk
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 large  red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp.  pesto

Instructions

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until cooked through.

STIR in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan cheese and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to cream cheese mixture; toss to coat.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy National Chip and Dip Day!  Kick off the celebration with this 5-star PHILLY Cheesy Chili Dip!  Get your chips ready to take a dip in this savory combination of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, chili, cheese, and cilantro. 

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 6 min
Makes: 3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 
1 can (15 oz.) chili 
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro 
 
Instructions

SPREAD cream cheese onto bottom of microwaveable pie plate; top with chili and Cheddar. 

MICROWAVE on HIGH 45 sec. to 1 min. or until Cheddar is melted; sprinkle with cilantro. 

SERVE with assorted NABISCO Crackers and cut-up fresh vegetables.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With Easter just around the corner, why not enjoy the refreshing flavors of mint and lime in this Minty Lime Freeze?  You will need 1 large or 2 small limes to get 1 Tbsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice. If you can’t get enough juice from the limes, add enough bottled lime juice to get the desired measure.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 3 hr 15 min
Makes: 12 servings
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened 
1/2 cup sugar, divided 
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin 
1 Tbsp. lime zest 
1/4 cup fresh lime juice 
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed 
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint 
1-1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels 
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 
 
Instructions

LINE 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of pan. Beat Neufchatel and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer until blended. Add dry gelatin mix, zest and juice; mix well. 

WHISK in COOL WHIP and mint; pour into prepared pan. Mix pretzel crumbs, remaining sugar and butter; sprinkle over gelatin mixture. Cover dessert with ends of plastic wrap; use to gently press crumb mixture into gelatin mixture. 

FREEZE 3 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto serving plate; remove pan and plastic wrap. Let dessert stand at room temperature 15 min. to soften slightly before cutting to serve.

Spring into the season with a serving of this creamy dessert.  The medley of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, and JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin makes a sterling flavor in these Lemon-Raspberry Mousse Squares.  For a variation, prepare as directed, using JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin and strawberry jam. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
Makes: 12 servings
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Ingredients

48 NILLA Wafers, divided
3/4 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1 cup ice cubes
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1/3 cup raspberry preserves
1-1/2 cups fresh fruit

Instructions

STAND 16 wafers around edge of plastic wrap-lined 8-inch square pan. Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in ice until melted.

BEAT next 3 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in gelatin. Whisk in 2 cups COOL WHIP.

POUR half the gelatin mixture into prepared pan; cover with 16 wafers. Microwave preserves on HIGH 15 sec. or until melted; brush onto wafers. Top with remaining gelatin mixture and wafers.

REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto plate; top with remaining COOL WHIP and fruit.