Ingredients
1 (30 oz) package Pillsbury Gingerbread Cookie Dough (refrigerated section)
4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
To see how to make these yummy treats, click here.
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites
December 15, 2014 by
ANGEL TIRAMISU
December 11, 2014 by
Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 tsp instant coffee granules
1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese
3 Tbs powdered sugar
2 Tbs half-and-half or heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (12-oz.) angel food cake, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
2 oz semisweet chocolate, grated or finely chopped
Directions
- Blend instant coffee into 1/2 cup hot water in small bowl. Stir to dissolve; set aside to cool. In medium bowl blend mascarpone, sugar, half-and-half and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping.
- In trifle dish or deep glass bowl, layer one-third of the cake pieces.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the coffee. Spread one-third of the topping mixture over cake layer.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the grated chocolate. Repeat layers twice.
- Chill 2 to 4 hours before serving.
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Meritage: Fine Dining in Rittenhouse Square
December 9, 2014 by
Meritage serves contemporary American fare just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. The dining room, which seats 55 people, boasts golden yellow walls and gleaming hardwood floors, proving the space to be equal parts cozy and chic.
Meritage promises to be one of the more wallet-friendly fine dining destinations in the tony Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. A full bar offers an impressive variety of wines under $50, while elegantly plated dishes don't exceed $30. The gourmet fare here includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. For those without dietary restrictions, the free-range chicken breast with whipped potatoes, and sauteed spinach is a local favorite. Finish your meal with the decadent goat cheese cake with pistachio, poppy seeds, and lemon curd.
Meritage serves dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Meritage
500 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 985-1922
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Science Is Fun at the Franklin Institute
December 2, 2014 by
The Franklin Institute holds a special place in the hearts of many Philadelphians. This kid-friendly museum has fun and interactive exhibits, like the giant heart that invites little ones to crawl inside to explore its physiology from the inside out. At the electricity exhibit, you can use your own body to complete an electrical circuit! Kids will enjoy trying their hands at traditional papermaking methods and using levers and pulleys to hoist themselves up in Sir Isaac's Loft.
Of course, no trip to the Franklin Institute is complete without a stop at the Fels Planetarium to experience the magic of the night sky in cutting-edge astronomical shows. There's so much to do at the Franklin Institute that it's easy to spend an entire day wandering from room to room and exploring all the interactive exhibits!
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 448-1200
www.fi.edu
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Try These 3 Different Ways to Cook Eggs
November 25, 2014 by
Eggs are an extremely versatile food, but the various cooking styles can be confusing. From soft-boiled to poached, to over-hard, fancy breakfast menus might start to look like they’re written in a different language. If you’re tired of your usual over-easy eggs and want to try out a new way to eat this breakfast staple, here are a few simple recipes to try.
- Baked Eggs. Because eggs start out runny and become firm after cooking, it’s very easy to manipulate them into any shape you like. Try hollowing out the center of a small roll of bread and cracking an egg inside. Bake the whole thing until the egg is no longer runny for a fun breakfast treat.
- Egg Burrito. You may have seen breakfast burritos on the menu at your favorite breakfast spot, but this simple meal is very easy to make at home as well. Start by scrambling two eggs with cheese, salsa, and chopped bell peppers, and then stuff the whole thing into a large tortilla shell.
- Curried Eggs. Instead of the usual deviled eggs, curried eggs incorporate a bold curry flavor. Add two tablespoons of curry powder to your regular deviled eggs recipe, and then top with mango chutney for a truly unique appetizer.
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Pumpkin Dip
November 19, 2014 by
Total Time: 5 minutes
Pumpkin Dip
Ingredients:
1 (8-oz) block of cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Ginger snaps, apples, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers for dipping
Directions:
Mix together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar using a hand mixer until smooth. (I usually add 1/2 cup sugar at a time to make it easier and avoid clumping.)
Add in the pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir until well combined.
Chill for at least 1 hour. This can be made the day before and left in the fridge overnight.
Optional: Sprinkle nutmeg on top before serving.
Serve with ginger snaps, apples, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers.
Get Up Close and Personal with Dinosaurs at the Academy of Natural Sciences
November 18, 2014 by
Look up upon entering Dinosaur Hall, and you'll find yourself face to face with a fully-constructed Tyrannosaurus Rex, the largest meat-eating dinosaur in history. Discoveries like the T-Rex—and others that shaped the prehistoric and modern worlds alike—are exhibited and showcased throughout the four stories of The Academy of Natural Sciences, which resides on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
This family-friendly, hands-on museum lets you climb into the skull of a dinosaur, try on its horns and claws, touch a Madagascar cockroach or snake, and go on an archeological dig. Be sure to investigate the tropical rain forest, where you'll be surrounded by butterflies from all over the globe. There are also a multitude of 3-D exhibits that replicate habitats of large game animals, such as wildebeests and Indian tigers. Various events and special exhibits are highlighted throughout the year. The museum also has adult and family programs, a cafe and a gift shop.
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 299-1000
www.ansp.org
The Best Banana Pudding
November 17, 2014 by
Ingredients
2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies OR 2 bags Vanilla Wafers
6 to 8 bananas, sliced
2 cups milk
1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 13×9 inch inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top.
- In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer.
- Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth.
- Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended.
- Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve!
Chocolate Lava Cake (Crock Pot)
November 16, 2014 by
Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 C milk
1/2 C vegetable or canola oil
3 eggs
1 (3.9 ounce) instant chocolate pudding
2 C milk (I used 1 %)
1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
parchment paper
Instructions
1. Grab a 3-4 quart crock pot and line it with parchment paper. Spray the inside of the paper with cooking spray. The parchment paper helps the cake cook without burning along the edges. You can make it without the paper, just be sure to watch it closely.
2. Find yourself a nice chocolate cake mix and pour it into your stand mixer or medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Add 1 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup oil and 3 eggs. Beat on low-speed for 1 minutes. Scrape the bottom of the bowl and beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until the batter in nice and glossy.4. Pour the batter into the lined crock pot.
5. Pour one small box of chocolate pudding into your stand mixer or medium-sized mixing bowl. Add 2 cups cold milk and beat it until the pudding thickens. Should take about 3-4 minutes.6. Pour the pudding over the top of the cake batter. Don't stir it. Really, cross my heart and hope to die. It will cook up best if you leave the layers be.
7. Grab a bag of milk chocolate chips and pour the pretty little things all over the top of the pudding. Again, please do not stir it.
8. Cover the crock and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours, or until the top of the cake is set. The bottom layer of the cake will be all gooey and soft. Yum.
9. Place some on a plate and add a cool scoop of ice cream or whipped cream right on top.
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Dirt Cheap Tailgate Dip
November 15, 2014 by
2 jalapenos- seeded & diced
2 cups frozen corn, or 1 can of corn (drained)
1/2 can diced olives, drained
1 (16 oz) pkg cream cheese (softened)
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dip seasoning mix
Mix the ranch dip mix with the cream cheese and then fold in the remaining ingredients. You can use low fat or non fat cream cheese or neufchatel cheese in place of the cream cheese.
Serve with Wheat Thin crackers or raw veggies, chips, etc.
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