11
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers, Articles, Main Dish, Snacks |
So, you love cream cheese but sometimes you want to add a little extra something to the creamy taste of Philly. Kick it up a notch with barbecue sauce. That’s right, you read right. Philly and barbecue sauce go together like a hand and glove. If you don’t believe me, just try out these Philly BBQ inspired ideas. They’re bound to make a believer out of you.
BBQ Cheese Spread
This spread takes simple to the next level. With only 3 ingredients and a total 5 minute prep/cook time, you can enjoy this festive spread all summer long.
BBQ Bacon Party Spread
This hearty BBQ spread serves up with 1/3 less fat, thanks to Philly’s Neufchatel Cream Cheese. Calling for 2% milk, this recipe is made complete with less fat than you’d think. Serve it anytime without fretting about your waistline.
Awesome BBQ Burgers
The original version of this recipe calls for BOCA meatless burgers. I love veggie burgers, but sometimes you want a big beef patty to sink your teeth into. Substitute BOCA for ground chuck for a thick juicy Philly BBQ burger. Or if you want the meat without all the fat, opt for lean ground turkey.
Diner Special Meatloaf
This is an interesting twist on traditional meatloaf. Start by giving your meat a tangy zip, with barbecue sauce. Then build you sides into your main dish and you have a diner special.
11
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Main Dish |
Try this recipe for a quick easy meal for the family. With the fish being foil packed, it makes clean up a breeze. Take more time to enjoy with your family.
Prep Time:
20 min
Total Time:
35 min
Makes:
4 servings
1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE’S Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
4 white fish fillets (4 oz. each), each cut crosswise in half
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 small zucchini, cut into match-stick pieces (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red peppers
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese spread, sour cream, horseradish and lemon juice until well blended; set aside.
CUT four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty foil. Place one fish piece in center of each square; top with 1 cup of the spinach and a second fish piece. Sprinkle evenly with zucchini and peppers; top with the cream cheese mixture. Bring up foil sides to enclose fish; double fold top and ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place foil packets in single layer in 15×10x1-inch baking pan.
BAKE 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 min. Open packets carefully. Place one packet on each of four dinner plates.
10
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Cheesecake, Desserts |
Blend the creamy goodness with the zing of lime flavor and you are in for quite a treat. End your day with a slice of this twist in the mundane, and renew you love in fruit flavored cheesecake.
Prep Time:
20 min
Total Time:
4 hr 40 min
Makes:
12 servings
2 Tbsp. HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
2 env. KNOX Unflavored Gelatine
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 can (6 oz.) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
SPRAY bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan lightly with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with graham cracker crumbs. Set aside. Mix gelatine and sugar in small saucepan. Add water; stir until well blended. Let stand 2 min. Cook on low heat 5 min. or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add yogurt and limeade concentrate, beating until well blended. Add gelatine mixture; mix well. Refrigerate until consistency of unbeaten egg whites, stirring occasionally. Pour into prepared pan.
REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim of pan. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
8
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Cheesecake, Desserts |
Cheesecake gets a summer makeover in this recipe. You get to keep the creamy taste of cheesecake and add the light fruity taste of Jell-O. Hurry and make this pie before summer is over.
Prep Time:
25 min
Total Time:
3 hr 25 min
Makes:
8 servings, one topped slice each
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups strawberries, halved
BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping; spread onto bottom of crust.
STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Let stand 5 min. or until gelatin is consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Meanwhile, arrange blueberries in single layer in center of pie; surround with strawberries. Cover with gelatin.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Cut into eight slices. Top each slice with 2 Tbsp. of the remaining whipped topping just before serving. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.
8
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers, Articles, Snacks |
It used to be that my favorite thing about Greece was the mythology. But once I discovered the food and how to add Philly to the mix, Greek food has started moving up to the top of my list of favorite things. Take a minute and delve into these Philly enriched Grecian discoveries.
Philadelphia Greek Style Spread
This spread is full of the taste of Greece. Fix this for your next party and see how fast it goes.
Whipped Feta Spread with Walnuts
Feta is the cheese of Greece. Whip it together with the the creamy taste of Philly and add walnuts for a bit of crunch.
Mediterranean Six Layer Dip
Six layers of anything is sinfully good, especially when one of those layers is Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Add a layer of olives and other Mediterranean faves, and you’ve got a dip that any Greek guy or girl will love.
Hot Artichoke and Feta Dip
Who doesn’t love a good artichoke dip? Heat it up with Philly and Feta, and wait 30 minutes for your taste buds to cry, “Oopah!”
Toasted Feta and Beet Bites
Don’t be fooled; these tiny bites are full of flavor. With red onion, spinach, and Philly; how could they be anything other than sensational?
8
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers |
This recipe serves up the perfect bite size summer party snack. Serve it with a Riesling for a perfect pairing. It will ready your palate, and those of your guests, for whatever comes next.
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
3 hr 10 min
Makes:
26 servings, 1 Tbsp. spread and 1 cucumber slice each
1 pkg. (3 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. KRAFT Prepared Horseradish
1 can (7-1/2 oz.) salmon, drained, flaked
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1 Tbsp. green onion slices
1 large cucumber, cut into 26 slices
BEAT cream cheese, juice and horseradish in medium bowl until well blended.
ADD salmon, Gouda cheese and onion; mix well. Cover.
REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled. Serve as a spread for the cucumber slices.
8
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Articles |
Philly is great for a lot of things. It’s fantastic for desserts and perfect for parties. But Philly on your face? Yep, it works great there, too. Have a look at this facial recipe and the benefits of putting Philly on your face. A most refreshing and creamy, skin-soothing treat.
Ingredients
½ small tangerine, peeled and seeded
2 ounces softened cream cheese
Directions
1. Mash the tangerine flesh with the back of a fork. Add tangerine flesh to softened cream cheese and stir well to incorporate. Reserve 1 teaspoon of Breakfast Spread, and enjoy it with your English muffin and tea.
2. To use, apply to clean face and neck, avoiding eye and mouth areas. Rest for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and follow with toner and moisturizer.
Feel free to substitute other citrus fruits for the tangerine, such as orange or lemons. Citrus fruits (particularly lemon) are ideal if you have an oily complexion, as they work as an astringent to open clogged pores.
* Recipe courtesy of http://www.organicauthority.com
6
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Articles, Main Dish |
Philly makes dinner easy. How? Every meal is filled with Philly flavor, turns out rich and creamy, and brings the family to the table in less than 25 minutes. Each one of these dishes will have you and your brood saying, “Yum.”
Best Veggie Burgers
I love to sink my teeth into a good burger, even when that burger is composed of veggies. This recipe indulges the herbivore in all of us.
Microwave Chicken Enchiladas
A great meal, inspired by our neighbors to the south. You can’t ever go wrong with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and spice.
Creamy Spinach Ravioli
This is probably my favorite pasta dish. It alwyas looks so prestine, no matter how it’s served up. Add some spinach and Philly and you’ve got a dish, with class, in less than 20 minutes.
Swordfish with Leek Cream
Fish is always an easy dish to do. Add this Philly infused leek cream sauce and make an “easy meal” look like it took all day to create.
One-Pan Meatball Stroganoff
This is the perfect main dish. It will be the star of dinner. Serve up tasty sides like mashed potatoes and brocioli to give your family a well balanced meal.
6
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Appetizers, Snacks |
Make your tastebuds stand at attention with this creamy dip. Who can resist the goodness of guava? Go ahead and eat up.
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
5 min
Makes:
1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
BEAT cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add jelly; mix well. Cover.
REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.
SERVE with Cuban crackers and cut-up assorted fresh fruit.
6
Aug
Posted on 2008 under Main Dish, Uncategorized |
This, under 30 minute, meal cooks up fast and easy. Pair it with a mixed green salad or even fresh fruit; and you’ll be left with one happy clan.
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings, 2 cups each.
3/4 cup egg noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
3 cups chopped cooked turkey
COOK noodles as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, melt butter in large skillet. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream cheese spread and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 7 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add turkey and peas; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
DRAIN noodles. Serve topped with the turkey mixture.
So, you love cream cheese but sometimes you want to add a little extra something to the creamy taste of Philly. Kick it up a notch with barbecue sauce. That’s right, you read right. Philly and barbecue sauce go together like a hand and glove. If you don’t believe me, just try out these Philly BBQ inspired ideas. They’re bound to make a believer out of you.
