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.