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Sugar Blossom Cookies

Spring Blossom Cookies

Sugar cookies covered in bright sprinkles and a white chocolate center will become a springtime family favorite.

Prep Time: 20 min. | Cook Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 30 min. | Serves: 50 cookies | Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. Kroger® Pure Vanilla
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup Assorted spring colored sugar or sprinkles
  • 50 White chocolate candies or baking pieces
Ranch Guacamole

Game Day Ranch Guacamole

Homemade guacamole gets even more exciting with the addition of some ranch seasoning.

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 package (1 oz.) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • 3 large Hass avocados halved, pitted, peeled
  • 7 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Lemon Peas

Lemon Peas

Garden peas are a classic spring vegetable. Lemon adds to the fresh spring flavor.

Hands-on Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 10 min. | Serves: 8 | Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 packages (12 oz. each) frozen peas
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
Irish Soda Bed

Mini Irish Soda Bread

Classic Irish bread made into individual loaves.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. fine salt
  • ½ cup butter, cold and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Carrot & Dill Soup

Carrot & Dill Soup

This cozy combination is big on flavor, for a soup that will deliciously chase the chills away.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 lbs. (about 5 cups) carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 Tbsp. dill weed, chopped, plus dill sprigs for garnish
  • ½ tsp. salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Homemade Mac n' Cheese

Classic Homemade Mac ‘n Cheese

This mac ‘n cheese recipe is a sure choice for satisfyingly delicious comfort food.

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ lb. grated jack cheese
  • ½ lb. grated cheddar
  • 2 cups dry macaroni
  • 4 tsp. onion, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp. dry mustard
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups milk

FOR TOPPING:

  • 4 tsp. butter
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
Savory Hand Pies

Savory Breakfast Hand Pies

Bacon and eggs don’t need to be reserved for weekends only. Prep some savory breakfast hand pies in advance and store in the freezer and reheat for a warm and wholesome weekday breakfast. Change up fillings as you like using sausage, sautéed mushrooms and peppers, or tofu.

Prep Time: 35 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 60 min.
Serves: 6 | Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 package Unroll & Bake Pie Crusts
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
  • 6 Large Eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp. water
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Finely Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Cheesecake

Individual Citrus Cheesecakes

Winter nights may be long, but you can cap your holiday meal with a sweet hint of sunshine! Your family and guests will love these no-slice, individual citrus cheesecakes, featuring tangy hints of lemon, lime and orange.

Hands-On Time: 20 min.
Total Time: 3 hrs.
Serves: 18 | Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 square or 12 rectangular crackers)
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese (do not use fat-free), room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. lime zest
  • 1 Tbsp. orange zest
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • Whipped cream (optional; for garnish)
Honey Glazed Ham

Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 spiral sliced ham, about 9 pounds
Pumpkin Bread

Pecan Pumpkin Bread

A moist and delicious harvest time quick bread, enhanced with the addition of a flavorful, seasonal cream cheese spread.

Hands-on Time: 30 min. | Total Time: 1 hour 45 min. | Serves: 24 slices | Difficulty: Medium

PUMPKIN BREAD INGREDIENTS:

2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup vegetable oil or light olive oil
⅔ cup water
4 eggs
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
1 cup chopped pecans

SPREAD INGREDIENTS:

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup granulated sugar
¾ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp. vanilla