Philadelphia Style Butter Cake 1 large egg1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix1/2 cup butter, softened8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 pound confectioners’ sugar, sifted2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch cake pan. Beat together the 1 egg, cake mix and butter for 5 [...]

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Philadelphia Pepper Pot 1/2 pound honeycomb tripe6 cups chicken stock*4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces1/2 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1 small bay leaf1 teaspoon peppercorns, finely ground2 tablespoons parsley, minced2 teaspoons salt1 cup diced raw potato2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup heavy cream Cook tripe, [...]

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Philadelphia Truffles 4 cups confectioners? sugar8 ounces cream cheese, softened5 (1 ounce) squares good-quality unsweetened chocolate, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract or rum, Cointreau, kirschwasser or Kahlua For rollingConfectioners? sugarChopped toasted almondsCocoaToasted coconutChocolate or colored sprinkles Gradually add the 4 cups of confectioners? sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Add chocolate and vanilla [...]

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Philadelphia Chocolate Royale Cheesecake 4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (8 squares) BAKER’S Semi Sweet Baking Chocolate,    melted, slightly cooled1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur (optional)4 eggs Crust18 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, finely crushed2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Crust: Mix crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of [...]

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Philadelphia Sticky Buns This is the famous bun of the Quaker City. 1 1/4 cups milk1 package active dry yeast1/4 cup warm, not hot, water5 cups sifted flour, or more1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1/4 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup [...]

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Philadelphia 3-Step White Chocolate Cheesecake 16 ounces Philadelphia? Cream Cheese, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs4 squares Baker’s? Premium White Baking    Chocolate, chopped, divided, or    2/3 cup white chocolate chips, divided1 ready-to-use chocolate flavor crumb crust    (6 ounce or 9-inch) Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer until well blended. Add [...]

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Bookbinder’s Philadelphia Snapper Soup Source: Bookbinder?s Restaurant ? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania This is a traditional dish served at the famous Bookbinder’s Restaurant in Philadelphia. It should be made with turtle meat, but you can substitute lean stewing beef. It will taste the same. 1 pound turtle meat or lean stewing beef1/4 cup butter1/3 cup celery, diced1/3 [...]

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