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French’s marinades help minimize the mess

French’s is working to make your grilling easier, juicier and more flavorful with its new Flavor Infuser marinades. They are available in Sweet & Tangy Teriyaki, Classic Steakhouse, Zesty Italian and Caribbean Jerk Flavors that sell for about $3 each at most stores.

The infusers require no mixing, pouring or plastic bags, and are a no-mess alternative to traditional marinades. All you have to do is remove the cap, inject the infuser tip into the meat and squeeze. The marinade is injected deep into the protein to deliver the flavor quickly and evenly.

When it comes to cooking, cream cheese is one of the most versatile products ever. From savory snacks to decadent desserts, it’s downright yummy. Philadelphia is a leading brand in the cream cheese market, and there are two new things I want to tell you about.

First are the new Snack Delights made for dipping and spreading. They come in milk, dark and white chocolate, caramel and cinnamon flavors that are sold in 8-ounce tubs for about $3 each.

Also new from Philadelphia is jalapeno cream cheese. It’s a bit too spicy for me, but I’m sure a lot of people will love it. It’s also sold in 8-ounce tubs, which also cost about $3.

DiGiornio recently debuted its new Pizzeria! line, which the company is calling “an entirely new frozen pizza experience inspired by the great taste of pizzeria pizzas.” I personally prefer pizza I don’t have to put any effort into making, but for frozen pizza, DiGiornio is one of the best in the stores today.

The line includes four flavors:

Quattro Formaggi/Four Cheese made with mozzarella, fontina, parmesan and pecorino Romano cheeses.

Supreme Speciale made with pepperoni, Italian sausage, red and green peppers, and caramelized onions.

Primo Pepperoni topped with premium pepperoni slices and cheese.

Italian Meat Trio made with pepperoni, Italian sausage and Genoa salami.

Look for them in your grocer’s frozen pizza section, where they should cost about $6.50, depending on where you shop.

Hungry Jack is looking to pump up your patriotism with the introduction of Easy Pack Stars & Stripes Funfetti Pancake Mix. Hungry Jack is hoping you’ll use it to commemorate Independence Day, but really, they’re good anytime. The mix is sold in convenient pouches that make about 12 pancakes, depending on how big you make them.

Stars & Stripes Funfetti Pancake mix should be in stores now, where it costs about $1 for a 7-ounce package.

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Food, Pages 38 on 05/15/2013

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