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may 2012

PHILADELPHIA Summer Potato Salad

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what you need

  • 3 lb. .......................
  • new red potatoes, quartered 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • water 
  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 
  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Reduced Fat Italian Cheese & Herb Cooking Creme 
  • 1-1/2 cups .......................
  • cherry tomatoes, halved 
  • 2 stalks .......................
  • celery, sliced 
  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese 

make it

  • Place potatoes in 2-qt. microwaveable dish. Add water; cover with lid. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 15 min. or just until potatoes are tender; drain. Place in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

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Serving Suggestion
Baby potatoes make a great addition to any summer meal. Their smaller size helps them to cook more quickly than regular potatoes.
Variation
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Savory Garlic Cooking Creme.

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Creamy Asian Slaw

prep time 15 min  total time 75 min  servings 16 servings, 1/2 cup each servings 

what you need

  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme 
  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing 
  • 2 pkg. .......................
  • broccoli slaw 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • PLANTERS Slivered Almonds 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • golden raisins 

make it

  • Combine cooking creme and dressing in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir before serving.

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Serving Suggestion
Substitute chopped apples for the raisins and/or chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the almonds.
Variation
Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Ranch Dressing and adding 1/2 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese.
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Luscious Grape Salad

prep time 15 min  total time 15 min  servings 24 servings, 1/2 cup each servings 

what you need

  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme 
  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • brown sugar 
  • 4 cups .......................
  • red grapes, halved 
  • 2 cups .......................
  • fresh pineapplechunks 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted 

make it

  • Mix cooking creme and sugar in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

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Serving Suggestion
Substitute chopped apples for the pineapple.
Variation
This quick-and-easy salad can be made ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
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Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

prep time 20 min  total time 200 min  servings 12 servings, 1 cup each servings 

what you need

  • 3 cups .......................
  • medium pasta shells, uncooked 
  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme 
  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • milk 
  • 1 pkg. .......................
  • baby spinach leaves, chopped 
  • 2 cups .......................
  • grape tomatoes, halved 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • red onions 
  • 1 pkg. .......................
  • ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese 

make it

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cooking creme and milk; toss to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Stir in feta before serving.

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Serving Suggestion
Prepare using ATHENOS Crumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cheese.
Variation
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Creamy Pesto Cooking Creme.
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Bacon & Creamy Blue Cheese Burgers

prep time 15 min  total time 25 min  servings 4 servings servings 

what you need

  • 1 lb. .......................
  • lean ground beef 
  • 2/3 cup .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme 
  • 2 Tbsp. .......................
  • ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese 
  • 4  .......................
  • kaiser rolls, split 
  • 1  .......................
  • tomato, cut into 4 slices 
  • 4  .......................
  • red onionslices 
  • 8 slices .......................
  • OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked 

make it

  • Heat grill to medium heat. Shape beef into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
  • Grill 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (160°F). Meanwhile, mix cooking creme and blue cheese.
  • Spread cooking creme mixture onto cut sides of rolls. Fill with vegetables, burgers and bacon.

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Serving Suggestion
Grill cut sides of rolls before spreading with cooking creme mixture and filling as directed.
Variation
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Creamy Vegetable Gratin

prep time 15 min  total time 40 min  servings 8 servings servings 

what you need

  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • panko bread crumbs, divided 
  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 
  • 1 Tbsp. .......................
  • butter, melted 
  • 1  .......................
  • zucchiniand yellow squash, sliced 
  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme 
  • 1 cup .......................
  • KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 
  • 2  .......................
  • plum tomatoes, sliced 

make it

  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Mix remaining crumbs with Parmesan and butter; set aside.
  • Combine zucchini and squash; arrange half on bottom of prepared dish. Cover with half each of the cooking creme and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with tomatoes and Parmesan mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until vegetables are heated through and top is golden brown. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

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Serving Suggestion
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Reduced Fat Italian Cheese & Herb Cooking Creme.
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prep time 15 min  total time 15 min  servings 4 servings servings 

what you need

  • 2 cups .......................
  • chickenbreast 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Reduced Fat Italian Cheese & Herb Cooking Creme 
  • 1  .......................
  • green onion, sliced 
  • 1 Tbsp. .......................
  • KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 
  • 1 Tbsp. .......................
  • fresh lemon juice 
  • 8 slices .......................
  • multi-grain bread 
  • 4 small .......................
  • romaine lettuceleaves 
  • 1  .......................
  • tomato, cut into 8 thin slices 
  • 4  .......................
  • KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese Slices 

make it

  • Spray grill pan with cooking spray; heat on medium heat. Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Fill bread slices with chicken salad, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

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Serving Suggestion
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Variation
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prep time 15 min  total time 15 min  servings 6 servings servings 

what you need

  • 3 cups .......................
  • chicken breasts 
  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Creamy Pesto Cooking Creme 
  • 1 Tbsp. .......................
  • fresh lemon juice 
  • 6  .......................
  • flour tortillas (8 inch) 
  • 12 slices .......................
  • OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon 
  • 2  .......................
  • plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices 
  • 6  .......................
  • lettuce leaves 

make it

  • Combine chicken, cooking creme and lemon juice.
  • Spoon down centers of tortillas.
  • Top with remaining ingredients; roll up.

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Serving Suggestion
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prep time 15 min  total time 75 min  servings 12 servings, 1/2 cup each servings 

what you need

  • 1 tub .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme 
  • 2 Tbsp. .......................
  • sugar 
  • 2 Tbsp. .......................
  • white vinegar 
  • 6 cups .......................
  • broccoli florets 
  • 6 slices .......................
  • OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled 
  • 1 small .......................
  • red onion, chopped 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
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  • 1/4 cup .......................
  • sunflower kernels 

make it

  • Mix first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

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what you need

  • 1 lb. .......................
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes 
  • 1/2 lb. .......................
  • fresh mushrooms 
  • 1 small .......................
  • yellow squash, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 
  • 1 small .......................
  • red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 
  • 1/2  .......................
  • red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 
  • 3/4 cup .......................
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  • 2 Tbsp. .......................
  • milk 
  • 2 cups .......................
  • long-grain brown rice 

make it

  • Heat grill to medium heat. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto 4 skewers.
  • Grill 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, cook and stir cooking creme and milk in saucepan on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon rice onto plates; top with kabobs and sauce.

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Serving Suggestion
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prep time 15 min  total time 255 min  servings 10 servings, 1/2 cup each servings 

what you need

  • 1 can .......................
  • pinto beans, rinsed 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • PHILADELPHIA Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • barbecue sauce 
  • 1/2 cup .......................
  • salsa 
  • 1 small .......................
  • green pepper, chopped 
  • 1 cup .......................
  • frozen corn 
  • 6 slices .......................
  • OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled 

make it

  • Combine all ingredients except bacon in slow cooker; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 hours).
  • Stir in bacon.

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