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Make This Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll for a Hit Holiday Dessert

December 23, 2017 by Kathryn 24 Comments

When it comes to holiday baking, there are a few tried and true favourites that my family absolutely can’t live without. Benjamin always requests his favourite Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares. And Zackary and my husband are both fans of my foolproof Butterscotch Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies.

But personally, my favourite holiday treats must have my favourite holiday ingredient…Philadelphia Cream Cheese! The smooth, tangy taste of Philly is good for so much more than just cheesecake. And that’s why my holiday baking always includes this scrumptious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll. It’s easy, looks fancy and tastes absolutely divine! [Read more…]

Add Holiday Magic to Your Table with this Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Recipe

December 14, 2016 by Kathryn 47 Comments

When it comes to holiday dessert, there’s nothing quite as show-stopping as a cheesecake. Creamy, decadent and unexpectedly versatile, it’s the ultimate dessert for any special occasion. And of course, a great cheesecake has to be made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese! The flavour and texture guarantee perfect results every time, even for a cheesecake-making novice!

But as good as cheesecake is, it can always be even better! So, in my hunt for the most decadent holiday dessert imaginable, I decided to combine two delectable desserts into one mouth-watering masterpiece…a Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake! A half recipe of classic Philadelphia New York Cheesecake is layered between rich and flavourful Red Velvet Cake and covered in a cream cheese icing for a holiday dessert that’s simply irresistible! [Read more…]

Celebrate the Long Weekend with a Super Easy Buffalo Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe

May 12, 2016 by Kathryn 4 Comments

It’s no secret that I absolutely love Philadelphia Cream Cheese. I love it in cheesecake, on bagels, in dips and occasionally even just scooped right out of the tub. And even though I’m a big fan of original Philly, I also have so much fun creating new recipes with the many different flavoured Philly cream cheeses available. So when I saw that Philly was introducing a brand new flavour of cream cheese to its collection, I couldn’t wait to whip up something delicious.

New Philadelphia Creamy Cheddar Cream Cheese combines creamy, dreamy Philadelphia Cream Cheese with real cheddar for a taste that’s sure to be any cheese lover’s dream come true. And with Victoria Day just a little over one week away, I knew I wanted to use it to create a tasty appetizer recipe that would be perfect for celebrating the long weekend.

Cooking for a house full of men means bacon is always a good addition to a recipe. So I decided to try the Creamy Cheddar Bacon Dip…with a twist! Since my guys like it hot, I added one simple ingredient to create an absolutely addictive Buffalo Bacon Cheddar Dip! [Read more…]

Wow Guests this Christmas with 4 Best Ever Cheesecake Recipes #whatscooking

December 16, 2015 by Kathryn 3 Comments

When it comes to holiday entertaining, having a dessert table that impresses is a must for me! I love baking up tasty cookies, candy and cakes and I tend to go a little overboard when it comes to making Christmas goodies. I have a long list of must-make treats for the holidays, and something I always include on a tray of desserts is cheesecake! Not only is it a delicious and versatile crowd-pleaser, it’s also my very favourite dessert!

If you’re looking for the perfect cheesecake recipe for your dessert table, look no further! These four scrumptious cheesecakes are sure to be a hit with your guests no matter what their tastes. Pick up some Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, choose your favourite and cook up something tasty for your upcoming holiday party!

Ginger Dark Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

Blending chunks of dark chocolate and candied ginger results in a cheesecake with a distinctly festive flavour. But to kick it up an extra notch for holiday feasting, the crunchy gingersnap crust is a must! Topped with a dark chocolate glaze, this cheesecake is one that guests won’t be able to resist! [Read more…]

Festive Mexican Layered Dip Makes a Perfect Holiday Appetizer #whatscooking

November 28, 2015 by Kathryn 46 Comments

I am a huge fan of holiday food and while I’ve got a special place in my heart for Christmas sweets and treats of all kinds, I have to admit that as an adult, there’s another type of holiday food that I love even more…appetizers! In fact, our family’s Christmas Eve tradition is to put out big trays of assorted appetizers in the late afternoon and snack on them all night long until bedtime.

Considering how much I love appetizers, it goes without saying that I’ve got quite a few recipes that are favourites not just with me, but with everyone that samples them. From decadent crab and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms to homemade oven-baked hot wings, there’s no shortage of appetizer options in this house! But one of my all-time favourite recipes, both because of its ease and its popularity, is this Festive Layered Mexican Dip!

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Join the @KraftCanada #BringsTheHeat Twitter Party on June 25 at 8pm EST

June 23, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing I adore, it’s a little heat in my food. In fact, it’s a love I’ve had ever since I was a child, and my mom often tells the story of me sitting on my dad’s lap as a toddler and gobbling spicy chili with joy. As an adult, my tastes haven’t changed much so I love finding new ways to kick up the heat level in my favourite dishes.

If there’s one thing I love even more than a spicy meal, though, it’s Philadelphia Cream Cheese. And now, Kraft Canada has taken two of my very favourite things and combined them into one glorious new product. Kraft Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese takes the cool, creamy flavour of Philly and pairs it with the mouth-watering heat of jalapenos for a taste that has it all!

To celebrate the debut of new Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Kraft Canada is hosting a fantastic Twitter party that you won’t want to miss! Come join in the fun on Thursday, June 25 at 8pm EST for the #BringsTheHeat Twitter party! We’ll be chatting about ways to heat up your cooking and sharing ideas on how to use this delicious new Philly product too.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without prizes! Ten lucky participants will win a Kraft Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese Gift Basket worth $100 so that you can add more heat to your summer. Please note that prizes are open to Canadian residents only, but everyone is welcome to join in the conversation! This party is going to be the perfect way to kick off summer fun, so check out the official rules, RSVP below and mark your calendar for some delicious fun. Then get ready to turn up the heat this Thursday with Philly!

Date: June 25, 2015

Time: 8pm – 9pm EST

Twitter Party Hashtag: #BringsTheHeat

Host: @KraftCanada

CoHosts: @mychaos – @mommykatandkids – @adomesticmomma

Experience Chocolate Indulgence with Easy Double Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls Recipe

October 16, 2014 by Kathryn 53 Comments

I have always been borderline obsessed with Philadelphia Cream Cheese and use it in any recipe I can, every chance I get. Pasta, appetizers, side dishes, desserts…every recipe is a good one for Philly as far as I’m concerned! But now Kraft has done something I wouldn’t have believed was possible by making my beloved Philadelphia Cream Cheese even more delicious. That’s right, Philadelphia Chocolate Brick Cream Cheese is now available in stores!

It goes without saying that I had to use this delectable chocolate dream product in a recipe and the one I chose was already so decadent that I was a little worried I was going overboard by using the Philadelphia Chocolate Brick Cream Cheese. I shouldn’t have worried. My Double Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls are sinfully rich, it’s true, but that’s what makes them so irresistible! [Read more…]

Enter Your Favourite Cheesecake in the Philly Canada 2014 #CheesecakeoftheYear Contest-Giveaway

June 12, 2014 by Kathryn 267 Comments

It’s no secret that I am an absolute cheesecake fanatic, so whether I’m making a light and fruity no-bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake or a sinfully rich and flavourful Dark Chocolate Ginger cheesecake, I know that the delicious dessert won’t last long once it’s ready to eat. In fact, I’ve been known to sometimes have cheesecake for breakfast! But no matter what type of cheesecake I’m making, I always use Philadelphia Cream Cheese because I know it will give me the creamy, dreamy and delicious texture I love.

The Real Women of Philadelphia love cheesecake as much as I do and right now, Philly Canada is on the hunt for the absolute best cheesecake recipe in the 2014 Cheesecake of the Year contest! Submit your ultimate cheesecake recipe for a chance to win more than $5000 in prizes! Whether your favourite cheesecake is a kid-friendly Cookies & Cream creation or an exotic Coconut and Pineapple treat, entering it may just win you one of five trips to Toronto to compete in a cheesecake cook-off. Then, one grand prize winner will then have their cheesecake crowned Cheesecake of the Year and receive an amazing $5,000 cash prize! But submissions close June 20, 2014 at 6pm EST, so get those entries in right away!

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