Friday Foodie

My brother, Rick, asked me to bring an appetizer to his house on Christmas. I really wanted to try something different so I Googled "Philly Cream Cheese Recipes." That took me to the Kraft website. There were dozens of recipes. I knew I needed to make it in advance, so I chose "Cold Appetizers" and there I found Antipasto Wreath. It was a hit!

(Picture taken from Kraft website)

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup chopped OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni
1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Three Cheese Blend
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
6 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Fresh basil leaves
RITZ Crackers

1 MIX cream cheese, pepperoni, grated cheese blend, olives, chopped basil and 2 Tbsp. peppers until well blended. Shape into 16-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap.
2 REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Form into wreath shape on large plate.
3 TOP with remaining peppers and parsley. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers.

This was really easy and very good!

I also used my new pasta machine ~ it is awesome!  I had thin cut linguine noodles in no time and the taste was incredible!  I bought Semolina flour from my local Fresh and Easy store and used it in place of All Purpose flour.  Sorry no pictures, we were too busy eating!