Philadelphia cream cheese is one of the most versatile cooking ingredients around - perfect for a quick snack or, when you've got more time, for rustling up an impressive dinner party dish. Here are 170 magnificent recipes using Philadelphia cream cheese, with everything from nibbles and sandwiches, soups and starters, light lunches and salads, pasta, rice and vegetarian dishes, fish and seafood, poultry and meat, and of course lots of delectable desserts and luscious bakes. With top tips throughout, beautiful colour photographs, plus easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for novices and seasoned cooks alike, the Ultimate Philadelphia Cookbook is the essential ingredient in every kitchen.

Including the DVD, This Is My Cheesesteak Philadelphia cheesesteaks are known and loved everywhere! THE iconic Philadelphia food, cheesesteaks are one of a handful of regional foods—like bagels, cheesecake, and crab cakes—that are loved around the world. Attempts at creating Philadelphia cheesesteaks occur, not only in many parts of the United States, but beyond—including Greece, Japan, Israel, Norway, Kenya, Tanzania, St. Maarten, and Mexico. They are made in truck stops, diners, delis, and four-star establishments. During the Democratic caucus in Philadelphia, Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton each made it a point to have a cheesesteak. During the 2004 presidential campaign, John Kerry made the mistake that may have cost him the election: he ordered Swiss cheese on his cheesesteak . . . a big mistake! There is no book on the market about the cheesesteak—not a cookbook, not a guidebook, not a scholarly look into the ordering process . . . nothing. With reviews of more than 100 local and world-wide eateries, accompanied by original and creative recipes, this fun guide is sure to delight tourists and locals alike.

The second edition of The Philadelphia Chef's Table captures what is a vibrant moment in Philadelphia’s dining scene through recipes from and conversations with more than fifty of the city’s most influential and well-known chefs. Philadelphia is a thriving foodie town and Philly food devotees are always hungry for more wonderful choices. With this book you can recreate your favorite dishes at home! Come celebrate the tastes of new tastes of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flavor contains over 250 outstanding recipes from 120 restaurants in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware including Le Bec-Fin, Four Seasons, Fork, Deux Cheminees, Dock Street, Jack's Firehouse, Philippe on Locust, and City Tavern. -- Sixteen chapters including, Cocktail Party, Vegetarian, Lunch, Brunch, and Sweet Little Somethings, plus a huge selection of first courses and entrees. -- Recipes include Smoked Duck and Goat Cheese Quesadillas, Vegetable Paella, Hazelnut Crusted Shrimp, Crispy Whole Black Bass, Cowboy Steak with Roquefort Gratinee, Riot of Wild Mushrooms, Oatmeal Sunflower Pancakes with Honey Butter, Baked Chocolate Pudding, Austrian Apple Strudel, and Caramel Nut Bars. -- Restaurant Profiles allow readers to meet the chefs, sample the menus, and get the best tables in the houses. Includes personal reflections, cooking hints, and nifty trivia. -- Wine and food pairings by expert sommeliers.

Recipes for making appetizers, main dishes, cheesecakes and more.

There is nothing more enjoyable or adaptable than soup. It can be prepared hot or cold-eaten before, after, between, or as a meal-and served with almost anything. The Ultimate Soup Cookbook is the definitive collection of recipes for soup lovers everywhere. Featuring over 900 recipes that include specially selected soups-ranging from hearty chowders and stews to creamy vegetarian soups and chilies-plus dozens of recipes for breads, biscuits, rolls, salads, quesadillas, and more, this cookbook provides just the right soup or stew for any occasion. Looking to take the chill off a cold winter's night? Try a Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup or a Beef-Vegetable Soup. For a sweltering summer evening choose from refreshing coolers like Artichokes and Tomato Soup or Carrot Soup with Dill. For an impressive dinner-party starter try Asparagus Soup or Shrimp and Fennel Bisque. If time is short, you'll find hundreds of sure-to-please 30- minutes-or-less soups such as One-Pot Chili, ready in 20 minutes; Quick Vegetable-Beef Soup, ready in 30 minutes; and Stir-Fried Pork Soup, which takes just 10 minutes to prepare. The Ultimate Soup Cookbook provides you with simple step-by-step- instruction for each recipe, plus icons that make it simple to select just the right recipe-including Easy: 10 minutes to prepare; Quick: Ready to eat in 30 minutes; One-Dish: Contains protein, vegetables, and good carbohydrates for a complete meal; Healthy: High in nutrients, low in bad fats and empty carbohydrates; and Slow Cooker: Easy to adapt for slow cookers by cutting down on liquids. From simple starters to hearty soups that work as filling meals, here are soup recipes that you're sure to use again and again. They're easy to make, and most can be prepared with ingredients found in your local supermarket.

From the author of the most groundbreaking student cookery books of recent times comes this ultimate collection. Great sales, rave reviews and the creation of a community behind the Beyond Baked Beans series of books - www.beyondbakedbeans.com and a Facebook group - spawned a community of student followers. Three such students have joined Fiona for this ultimate collection, which comprises more than 200 recipes - each featuring extra tips and updates from Fiona and her student cooks. There are lots of new recipes from Fiona and half a dozen recipes too from each of the students Beautifully designed, practical and with more than 100 colour photographs, this is the book that every student will want and - at the incredibly purse-friendly price of £10 - can afford. It's nothing less than The Ultimate Student Cookbook.