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Desserts

Strawberry-Swirl Cheesecake Smoothie

What You Need: 1-3/4 cups milk 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened 8 graham crackers, divided 1/3 cup sugar, divided 2-1/2 cups frozen whole strawberries, slightly thawed Let’s Make It: 1-Blend milk, vanilla, cream cheese, 7 crackers and 3 Tbsp. sugar in blender until smooth. Pour 2 […]

Soups & Salads

Taco Soup

This easy Taco Soup is made with just 6 ingredients and minimal prep! It’s hearty and comes together in 30 minutes or less. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth 540 ml canned black beans drained and rinsed (19oz) 341 ml canned sweet corn with juice (12oz) 1 cup mild tomato salsa 1 teaspoon low sodium taco seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: In a large […]

Cakes

Cut-Up Cake for Sweethearts

Transform two cake layers easily with our Cut-Up Cake for Sweethearts. This heart-shaped cut-up cake is covered with COOL WHIP, pink coconut and candies. What You Need: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 1-1/3 cups BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut red food coloring 2 Tbsp. small hot cinnamon […]

Cookie

Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Thick, soft, chewy, and gooey Thumbprint Cookies filled with caramel, drizzled with chocolate, and sprinkled with salt. Ingredients : FOR THE COOKIES: 1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour FOR THE FILLING: 12 (11-ounces bag) caramels unwrapped 2 tablespoons half & half 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, melted coarse sea salt, for topping Instructions: FOR THE […]

Soups & Salads

HEARTY TUSCAN SOUP RECIPE

Hearty Tuscan Soup – charred tomatoes make this soup a little smoky and sweet. And it only tastes 10 minutes to prep! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 15 ounces cannellini beans (drained) 15 ounces can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1/3 cup dry elbow macaroni 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 1 carrot (roughly chopped) 1 zucchini (roughly chopped) […]

Desserts

Champagne Heart Cupcakes

Your Valentine is going to “heart” this dessert! Surprise them with a homemade cupcake topped with a champagne buttercream frosting.  Ingredients: Champagne Cupcakes: 1 (16.5-oz.) box Hy-Vee extra-moist classic white cake mix Add (16.5-oz.) box Hy-Vee extra-moist classic white cake mix 1 c. sweet champagne Add sweet champagne ¼ c. Hy-Vee vegetable oil Add Hy-Vee […]

Pasta

Cheesy Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage Stuffed Shells

The ultimate Fall comfort dish made with a deliciously cheesy pumpkin sauce and stuffed shells that are filled with all the flavors of Fall! INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells 1 pound fresh spicy sausage, casing removed 1 cup chopped broccolini FOR THE CHEESY SAUCE: 16 ounces pumpkin puree 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Cabot Mac ‘n Cheese shredded cheese, plus more for […]

Pasta

Vegan Carbonara Pasta Recipe

A vegan version of pasta carbonara that’s silky and rich, dotted with meaty bits, plus the characteristic lactic tang of Pecorino Romano, but with no dairy products whatsoever. Ingredients: 7 ounces silken tofu (1/2 of a 14-ounce block; 200g) 1/2 cup (120ml) sauerkraut brine (see note) 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (1/2 ounce; 15g) 1 tablespoon […]

Dinner & Lunch

Addictive Asian Beef Slaw (Crack Slaw)

“This meal has it all – beef, shredded veggies, soy sauce, hot sauce, and lots of fresh cilantro. This dish is truly addictive.” Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound ground beef 1/2 head white cabbage, shredded 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded […]