BSokolsky, Author at Daisy Brand - Sour Cream & Cottage Cheese

Creamy Ranch Coleslaw

Quick, easy, and delicious, this Creamy Ranch Coleslaw will wow your family and friends. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics, this coleslaw has a fresh and creamy taste and comes together in mere minutes. Made with only a handful of ingredients, the dressing is made rich, creamy, and tasty with Daisy Sour Cream Creamy Ranch Dip. All without the unpronounceable preservatives found in jarred commercial coleslaw dressings.

Easily scalable for a family dinner or to feed a large crowd, this coleslaw is sure to please. This is the perfect side to a variety of dishes, and it tastes just like summer.

Bursting with flavor, this coleslaw is made with only 5 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes. Our Creamy Ranch Coleslaw will delight your tastebuds.

Creamy Ranch Coleslaw Ingredients

Daisy Creamy Ranch Dip: The secret ingredient to this tasty side dish. It has a scratch-made ranch flavor straight from the tub. It creates the creamy element of this fresh and flavorful coleslaw.
Mayonnaise: Helps bind the other ingredients together and adds a creamy richness to the dressing with just a touch of tang to the salad.
Fresh Lemon Juice: Adds a burst of freshness and acidity, helping balance the creaminess of the dressing. Fresh squeezed lemon juice is best for this recipe. Fresh lemon juice is bright and lemony, whereas bottled lemon juice can taste stale and chemically.
Bagged Coleslaw Mix: Available in the produce section of the grocery store, these pre-shredded and premixed vegetables are ultimate in convenience. The vegetables in the coleslaw mix are full of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber. ½ cup of classic cabbage coleslaw mix contains 35% of the daily dose of vitamin C and 75% of daily does of vitamin K.
Scallions or Green Onions: Milder in flavor than other onions, scallions and green onions are slightly sweet and add a bit of peppery zip to the coleslaw. Scallions and green onions may be used interchangeably.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Daisy Sour Cream may be used in place of the mayonnaise for a tangy twist.
Bottled lemon juice can be used in place of fresh in a pinch.
Chives may be used in place of the scallions or green onions. They may be substituted 1:1 (3-4 tablespoons).
Broccoli slaw or Asian slaw may be used in place of coleslaw mix.
2 Tablespoons of finely diced yellow onions may be used in place of scallions or green onions.

How to make Creamy Ranch Coleslaw

Combine dip, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Add the shredded coleslaw vegetables and scallions to the dressing. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or cover bowl with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator

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by BSokolsky

French Onion Biscuits

Heavenly French Onion Biscuits

The caramelized onion flavor comes from the Daisy Sour Cream French Onion Dip. It has all the homemade flavor of caramelized onions and herby goodness, with none of the work. It makes the biscuits tender and flaky with a rich, decadent flavor.

Easy French Onion Biscuits Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour: The most versatile flour, it can be found in most kitchens. It contains protein, which forms gluten, helping the dough stretch and create a light, airy texture.
Baking Powder: A main ingredient for leavening. It adds volume and lightness to the batter.
Salt: Helps enhance the flavors and balances the dough.
Baking Soda: Another ingredient for leavening. It helps the batter rise and gives baked goods a light and fluffy texture.
Daisy French Onion Dip: The secret ingredient to this delicious dish, the dip adds a creamy deliciousness. It has all the flavor of caramelized onions with none of the work. It makes the base of the sauce silky and creamy with the homemade tastes that like it took hours to develop.
Vegetable Oil: One of the best options for baking, it has a mild, neutral flavor.
Salted Butter: Accentuates the flavors of the biscuits and seasoning.
Everything Bagel Seasoning: A toasty, nutty seasoning with dried onion, garlic, and salt. It adds flavor and visual interest to the biscuits.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Daisy Sour Cream Creamy Ranch Dip may be used in place of the French Onion Dip for an herbier flavor with all the same great qualities.
You’ll want to carefully measure your flour. The easiest way to do this is to scoop it into your measuring cup and level off the top with a knife.
Melted unsalted butter may be used in place of the vegetable oil. Make sure your butter is melted, but room temperature.
Other seasoning blends may be used in place of everything bagel seasoning. Experiment with your favorite blends for fun new combinations.
Don’t overwork your batter. Mix just until coarse crumbs form (see below). Then, pat the dough into shape. Overworking (overmixing) will cause tough biscuits.
You can cut the biscuits with a knife, biscuit cutters, or a round glass dipped in flour. Reshape any remaining dough to make more biscuits.
Lightly flour your work surface to keep the biscuits from sticking.
You can use a marble slab, parchment paper, or foil on your surface to form and cut the biscuits.
Line your baking sheet with parchment or use silicon baking sheets, sprayed with non-stick spray, to keep the biscuits from sticking to the pan.

How to make Easy French Onion Biscuits

Preheat oven to 425°F. Position one of the racks in the middle.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well mixed.
Spoon dollops of Daisy Sour Cream French Onion Dip and drizzle vegetable oil on top of the dry mixture. Stir until all is just moistened.
Lightly flour a surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface (including dry bits on the bottom of the bowl) and use your hands to knead the dough roughly 8 times.
Lightly re-flour the surface. Using a rolling pin or your hands to roll or pat the dough into a ¾” thick circle that’s about 8” wide.
Cut out 6 biscuits with a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife. Re-knead the scraps a couple of times, roll them back out, then cut 2 more biscuits. Discard any leftover scraps.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment or a silicon baking mat. Spray with non-stick spray.
Softly and carefully brush the tops of the biscuits with half of the softened butter (do not deflate biscuits by using too much pressure). Sprinkle the tops with the everything seasoning.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top. If the seasoning begins to over-toast, tent cover with aluminum foil for the last few minutes of baking.
Remove from oven and serve warm with the remaining butter.

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by BSokolsky

French Onion Mushroom Ravioli

This Mushroom Ravioli with French Onion Sauce takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. With only 5 ingredients it is the perfect dish for busy weeknight dinners. The secret to the delicious sauce? The creamy and silky French Onion Sauce is made with Daisy Sour Cream French Onion Dip. It has all the homemade flavor of caramelized onions and herby goodness with none of the work. The quick sauce is combined with fresh packaged ravioli, creating an impressive, yet super easy dinner in minutes.

Not only is the French Onion Sauce easy to make, it’s also easily customizable. Fresh herbs and extra Parmesan cheese add an elegant touch. Adding any precooked meat or veggies to the sauce will make a heartier dish sure to please your family and friends. This recipe is easily scalable. You can double it for larger groups or divide it in half for a couple.

You’ll enjoy this restaurant quality pasta with French Onion Sauce so much that it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation. This easy but simple dish will impress your guests with minimal prep time.

Mushroom Ravioli with French Onion Sauce Ingredients

Premade Mushroom Ravioli: Easily accessible in your grocery refrigerator section, premade pasta cooks in only a few minutes and have the fresh taste that rivals homemade pasta without the mess. The texture of fresh pasta is more tender and chewier than frozen pasta.
Daisy French Onion Dip: The secret ingredient to this delicious dish, the dip, adds a creamy deliciousness. It has all the flavor of caramelized onions with none of the work. It makes the base of the sauce silky and creamy with a homemade taste like it took hours to develop.
Heavy Cream (also called Whipping Cream): Adds a richness to the sauce and thins it to the perfect consistency.
Parmesan Cheese: Best when freshly shredded, it adds a nutty saltiness to the sauce and is the classic finishing touch to pasta that you know and love.
Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper: These simple spices found in every kitchen, elevate your dishes, and enhance the other flavors. Easily customizable to individual tastes, each person can adjust the seasoning of their portion.
Optional Fresh Basil: It adds a touch of freshness with the classic flavor for which Italian food is known.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Any flavor of prepared fresh ravioli may be substituted for mushroom ravioli.
Frozen ravioli may be used in place of fresh, adjusting the cooking time per the directions on the package.
Half and Half, whole milk, or chicken broth may be used in place of heavy cream. Note, the sauce will be thinner.
Pecorino, Romano, or Asiago cheese may be substituted for Parmesan. Freshly shredded Parmesan is best. It’s more cost effective, tastes better, and melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
Try swapping the optional fresh basil for other fresh herbs. Fresh thyme or fresh rosemary would complement the mushroom ravioli well.
A sprinkling of dried Italian herbs is also a good compliment to the sauce.
Try adding fresh sauteed mushrooms for a heartier pasta.
Easily customizable by adding your favorite precooked protein such as grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted veggies.
If the sauce is too thick, you can add a spoonful of hot pasta water, one spoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
If you’re serving a larger group, this recipe is easily doubled. Simply double the ingredients and follow the directions for preparation. Likewise, the recipe can be halved to serve a couple

How to make Mushroom Ravioli with French Onion Sauce

In a large pan combine Daisy French onion, heavy cream, and parmesan, slowly bring to a simmer (approximately 4-6 minutes). Stir often. Do not boil.
Meanwhile, cook the ravioli according to the package instructions in a large pot with salted water. Drain the ravioli.
Gently stir the drained ravioli into the warm sauce to coat.
If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste, and then garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese.

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by BSokolsky

No Bake Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Cheescake

With all the fall flavors you know and love, these rich and creamy No Bake Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars will hit the spot. Not only are they delicious, but they also come together in a just a few minutes. With cottage cheese replacing the heavier cream cheese in traditional cheesecake, these are not only lighter and fluffier but are also significantly lower in calories, fat, and carbs than traditional cheesecake. Now you can enjoy a delicious, decadent dessert without the guilt.

Quick and easy to make, these cheesecakes are perfect for any fall event from a simple weeknight snack to impressing your guests for holiday entertaining. Plus, there is no baking, saving oven space for other holiday favorites.

Made with only a few ingredients, this dessert packs creamy deliciousness in every bite. These cheesecakes have 50% less calories and 60% less fat than a slice of traditional cheesecake. Plus, they have double the protein of traditional pumpkin pie with 22% less carbs! Made with a few simple, high-quality ingredients, you can whip up these desserts in under 5 minutes.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients

Ginger Snaps: Adds a sweet, rich crunchy texture packed with fall flavors of molasses and ginger.
Salted Butter: Adds a bit of flavor and holds the ginger snap crumbs together.
Daisy Cottage Cheese: The secret ingredient in these delicious cheesecakes. It lightens the cheesecakes and adds a silky, creamy texture that you love in cheesecake.
Canned Pumpkin (also called pumpkin puree): Silky in texture with a deep orange color, it tastes and looks like fall. Full of fiber and micronutrients such as potassium and magnesium, with practically no fat, no salt, and no added sugar, canned pumpkin is a flavor bomb.
Pumpkin Pie Spice (also called pumpkin spice): the perfect blend of fall flavors such as cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. It creates the depth of pumpkin pie flavor in fall desserts that you know and love.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of desserts.
White Chocolate: Good quality white chocolate adds a sweet, buttery, slightly milky flavor to the cheesecakes.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Animal Crackers, graham crackers or gluten-free cookies can be used in place of the ginger snaps.
You can substitute coconut oil for butter, if desired. Note, coconut oil has a slight coconut flavor.
No pumpkin pie spice, no problem! You can make your own spice mixture using ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon each of ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix spices together and use in place of pumpkin pie spice. Store any leftovers in a tightly covered container. Or, you can simply substitute a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg if you don’t have the other spices.
Roasted and mashed butternut squash, acorn squash, and sweet potatoes have similar texture to canned pumpkin with complementary flavors.
Chop the white chocolate into small bits and then microwave in short time increments (stirring between each round) to avoid scorching. Note that the chocolate may not look like it’s melting until stirred.
An immersion blender may be used in place of the food processor to create the creamy, light, fluffy cheesecake filling.
Cheesecake filling may be made up to 3 days in advance, stored in the refrigerator until ready to assemble dessert jars.

How to make No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars

Mix ginger snap crumbs with the melted butter. Set aside.
Puree Daisy Cottage Cheese with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in a food processor until completely smooth (approximately 1 minute).
Chop the white chocolate baking bar into small even pieces, then place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals until just melted (about 1 ½ minutes).
Scoop blended cottage cheese and pumpkin mixture into a mixing bowl and then use a rubber spatula to gently fold-in melted white chocolate.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the ginger snap mixture into the bottom of a dessert jar.
Scoop ½ cup of cheesecake filling on top and smooth with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle 1 more tablespoon of the ginger snap mixture on top.
Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Repeat with remaining jars. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

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by BSokolsky

Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Easy Cottage Cheese Lasagna

The ultimate chilly weather comfort food, Easy Cottage Cheese Lasagna is hearty, filling, and easy to make. Warm and comforting, luscious and flavorful, this lasagna is sure to become a favorite recipe. Easy Cheesy Lasagna is made a tad lighter with the addition of cottage cheese, which adds a creamy and slightly salty taste to the lasagna.

Perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends, Easy Cheesy lasagna is easily halved for smaller groups or doubled for larger ones. Perfect for welcoming new babies or visiting sick friends, you’ll not only enjoy it yourself, but will want to share. It’s a snap to prep early and bake later. It also freezes well before or after baking.

Bursting with fresh flavor and cheesy deliciousness, this Easy Cheesy Lasagna is sure to become one of your favorite recipes. Layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese baked until hot and bubbly, it’s the perfect recipe for those chilly winter nights snuggled up by the fire. It’s perfect for parties as it can be prepared with little fuss early in the day and then baked while you visit with your guests. Be sure to try it for your next get-together.

Lasagna Ingredients

Daisy Cottage Cheese: The cottage cheese is creamy and slightly salty, adding cheesy goodness to this lasagna. Cottage cheese has 70% fewer calories than ricotta and 150% less fat! Plus, cottage cheese adds a boost of protein to the dish.
Lean Ground Beef: Look for beef that has less than 8% fat for the leanest option. The beef adds flavor to the lasagna and a boost of iron.
Jarred Marinara Sauce: Quick, easy, and flavorful, look for sauces that are bright red and contain tomatoes, garlic, herbs, onion, and olive oil. Feel free to use a low sodium version if desired.
Eggs: Acts as a binder for the cheese, it keeps the cheese from oozing out and becoming runny.
Parmesan Cheese: Best when freshly grated. It is an aged, strong flavored, hard, nutty cheese.
Dried Basil: Intense floral flavor, dried basil is best for dishes that cook for a long time. It adds the classic flavor for which Italian food is known.
Garlic Powder: Concentrated garlic flavor is great for dishes with long cooking time.
Onion Powder: Provides easy, concentrated onion flavor without the mess of chopping. It’s ideal for dishes with a long cooking time.
Mozzarella Cheese: Milky, creamy, and grassy in flavor, it’s the perfect melting cheese. The richness compliments the tomato sauce, lending the classic Italian flavor.
No-boil Lasagna Noodles: Convenient in time and prep, no-boil noodles are the perfect shortcut. Plus, the consistency is perfect for lasagna. Typically, thinner than traditional noodles, no-boil noodles soak up the sauce and cook while baking without becoming soggy.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Ground pork, sweet or Italian sausage, or cooked lentils may be used in place of part of all the ground beef.
6 cups of homemade sauce may be used in place of jarred.
Romano or Asiago may be used in place of Parmesan.
Provolone may be substituted for some or all the mozzarella cheese.
Par-boiled lasagna noodles may be used in place of no-boil noodles. Don’t over boil as the noodles will continue to cook in the oven. Gluten-free noodles may also be used.
Add some veggies such as fresh or frozen and drained spinach, sautéed mushrooms, shredded zucchini, finely diced carrots, sliced and drained eggplant, sauteed onions and green peppers.
Use 2 8×8-inch pans instead of a 9×13-inch pan. You can have one now and freeze one for later or to share one with friends. The recipe can also easily be doubled if you’re feeding a crowd.
To freeze fully prepared uncooked lasagna, wrap pan tightly in plastic wrap, and then wrap on aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator for several hours before baking.

To freeze cooked lasagna, cool completely, cut into squares and wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, and then wrap on aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator for several hours before reheating. To reheat lasagna, remove original wrapping and place in a covered baking dish. Our preferred method of reheating is the oven. Heat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through (about 25-30 minutes). Or, if time is short, microwave on medium heat until hot in 30 second intervals.

How To Make Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Drain the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
Add the jarred marinara sauce and set aside.
In a medium bowl mix the beaten eggs, drained cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Starting with the sauce, layer the sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish (noodles will not completely cover sauce – they swell as they cook). Repeat the layers twice.
Slightly press the noodles down into the sauce and then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before serving to aid in slicing.

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by BSokolsky

Sour Cream Cheesecake

Made with only eight ingredients, this dessert packs classic flavor with a silky, creamy texture. You can whip up this dessert in less than 30 minutes.

Sour Cream Cheesecake Ingredients

Graham Crackers: Adds a light, sweet, crunchy texture that you know and love from classic cheesecake.
Butter: Adds a bit of flavor and holds the graham cracker crumbs together.
Sugar: Adds sweetness to the cheesecake crust and batter.
Eggs: Creates the thickness and stability in the cheesecake batter, providing the perfect structure.
Cream Cheese: A rich, slightly acidy cheese, it has a delicate, mild flavor and is the main contributor of the silky texture of the cheesecake.
Salt: Helps enhance the flavors of the cheesecake and balances the sweetness of the batter.
Vanilla Extract: An essential ingredient in many desserts, it enhances the flavor of the cheesecake.
Daisy Sour Cream: The star ingredient that gives the cheesecake its name. The sour cream adds moisture and adds a slight tang to offset the sweetness of the cheesecake.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

For best results, bring all ingredients to room temperature before assembling and use high-quality ingredients, such as Daisy Sour Cream.
For ease of baking and cleanup, wrap the bottom of the spring-form pan with aluminum foil.
Animal Crackers, gingersnaps, chocolate wafer cookies, vanilla wafer cookies, or gluten-free graham cookies may be used in place of traditional graham crackers.
You can use a clean glass bottom or a spoon to press the crust into the pan.
Adding lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter will add a nice citrus note.
For best results, don’t overmix the filling.
Don’t remove the sides of the sprint-form pan until the cheesecake has completely chilled.
This velvety and rich cheesecake can be eaten as is or topped with a variety of fruit toppings. We love it with fresh strawberries or blueberries.
Since the cheesecake takes several hours to cool, we suggest making it ahead of time.

How to Make Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Crust Layer: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan. Refrigerate the crust while making the filling.
Filling Layer: Combine the cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, beaten eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes.
Pour the filling into the spring-form pan over the graham cracker crumb crust. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes. Don’t turn the oven off.
Sour Cream Layer: Mix the sour cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a small bowl. Pour and spread on top of the slightly cooled cheesecake. Return to the oven and bake for 10 additional minutes.
Cool the cheesecake to room temperature (this will take a few hours). Then cover the top of the pan with foil and refrigerate for several hours to chill before serving.
To serve, remove the sides of the springform pan and place the cheesecake on a serving plate. Decorate as desired.

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by BSokolsky

White Chocolate Raspberry No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

These rich and creamy No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Jars are so delicious you’ll crave them again and again. With cottage cheese replacing the heavier cream cheese in traditional cheesecake, these are not only lighter and fluffier but are also significantly lower in calories, fat, and carbs than traditional cheesecake. Now you can enjoy a delicious, decadent dessert without the guilt.

Quick and easy to make, these cheesecakes are perfect for date night, impressing your guests for holiday entertaining, or enjoyed as a simple weeknight snack.

Made with only a few simple ingredients, this dessert packs creamy deliciousness in every bite. These cheesecakes have 50% less calories and 60% less fat than a slice of traditional cheesecake made with cream cheese. Made with a few simple, high-quality ingredients, you can whip up these desserts in under 5 minutes.

No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Jars Ingredients

Graham Crackers: Adds a light, sweet, crunchy texture that you know and love from classic cheesecake.
Salted Butter: Adds a bit of flavor and holds the graham crackers together.
White Chocolate: Good quality white chocolate gives a sweet, buttery, slightly milky flavor to the cheesecakes.
Daisy Cottage Cheese: The secret ingredient in these delicious cheesecakes. It lightens the cheesecakes and adds a silky, creamy texture that you love in cheesecake.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of desserts.
Frozen Raspberries: Picked at the peak of season, they pack a tart and sweet fruit flavor. Plus, raspberries are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Optional Fresh Raspberries and Whipped Cream: Adds a beautiful garnishing touch when entertaining.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Feel free to use all other frozen fruits for additional flavor options.
Animal Crackers, chocolate wafers, or gluten-free graham crackers can be used in place of traditional graham crackers.
You can substitute coconut oil for butter, if desired. Note, that coconut oil has a slight coconut flavor which would be delightful if using frozen pineapple instead of raspberries.
An immersion blender may be used in place of the food processor to create the creamy, light, fluffy cheesecake filling.
Chop the white chocolate bar into small even-sized pieces for best results before microwaving. Microwave in short time increments to avoid scorching.
Semisweet chocolate may be used in place of white chocolate, with chocolate wafers in place of graham crackers for the classic chocolate raspberry combination.

How to make No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Jars

Mix graham crackers with melted butter. Set aside.
Chop the white chocolate baking bar into small even pieces, then place in a microwave safe container. Microwave at 30 second intervals until just melted (about 1 ½ minutes). Bar will melt to 1/3 cup.
Puree the Daisy Cottage Cheese, melted white chocolate and vanilla in a food processor until completely smooth (about 1 minute).
Add the frozen raspberries. Puree for an additional 15 seconds.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the graham mixture into the bottom of a dessert jar, and scoop ½ cup of cheesecake filling on top and smooth with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle 1 more tablespoon of the graham mixture on top.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and whipped cream, if desired.
Repeat with remaining jars. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.

by BSokolsky

No Bake Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

These rich and creamy No Bake Cheesecake Jars with Strawberries are so delicious you’ll crave them again and again. With cottage cheese replacing the heavier cream cheese in traditional cheesecake, these are not only lighter and fluffier, but they are also significantly lower in calories, fat, and carbs than traditional cheesecake. Now you can enjoy a delicious, decadent dessert without the guilt.

Quick and easy to make, these cheesecakes are perfect for date night, impressing your guests during the holidays, or as a simple weeknight snack.

Made with only a handful of ingredients, this dessert packs creamy deliciousness in every bite. These cheesecakes have 50% less calories and 60% less fat than a slice of traditional cheesecake that is made with cream cheese. Made with a few simple, high-quality ingredients, you can whip up these desserts in under 5 minutes.

No Bake Cheesecake Jars with Strawberries Ingredients

- Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness to the strawberries.
- Strawberries: Look for bright red berries with bright green caps that smell fragrant. Naturally full of vitamins, including Vitamin C and nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. They are also an excellent source of magnesium.
- Graham Crackers: Adds a light, sweet, crunchy texture that you know and love from classic cheesecake.
- Salted Butter: Adds a bit of flavor and holds the graham crackers together.
- White Chocolate: Good quality white chocolate provides a sweet, buttery, slightly milky flavor to the cheesecakes.
- Daisy Cottage Cheese: The secret ingredient in these delicious cheesecakes. It lightens the cheesecakes and adds a silky, creamy texture that you love in cheesecake.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of desserts.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Feel free to use other fresh fruit toppings or swap the fresh fruit and sugar for your favorite jam (i.e., cherry).
Animal Crackers, chocolate wafers, or gluten-free graham crackers may be used in place of traditional graham crackers.
An immersion blender may be used in place of the food processor to create the creamy, light, fluffy cheesecake filling.
Microwave white chocolate chips in short time increments to avoid scorching.
Semisweet chocolate may be used in place of white chocolate, with chocolate wafers in place of graham crackers for the classic chocolate strawberry combination.

How to make No Bake Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries Jars

Gently stir together diced strawberries and sugar. Set aside.
Mix graham crackers with melted butter. Set aside.
Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Microwave at 30 second intervals until just melted (about 1 ½ minutes).
Pour blended cottage cheese and vanilla mixture into a medium mixing bowl then use a rubber spatula to gently fold-in melted white baking chips.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the graham mixture into the bottom of a mason jar, scoop ½ cup of cheesecake filling on top and smooth with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle 1 more tablespoon of the graham mixture on top.
Garnish with the strawberries.
Repeat with remaining jars. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.

by BSokolsky

Rosa Tomato Sauce with Pasta

This rich and creamy Rosa Tomato Sauce is bursting with flavor from the garlic, heirloom tomatoes, nutty parmesan cheese, and the creaminess of Daisy Sour Cream. This is a great pasta sauce for all types of noodles. We love it with fettuccine, spaghetti and pappardelle.

This delicious pasta with homemade sauce takes dinner to a new level, and in only 30 minutes! It’s great for both a quick, weeknight family dinner and for impressing guests when entertaining. Even your pickiest eaters will love this pasta dish.

This Rosa tomato sauce is packed with fresh flavors from the olive oil, onions, garlic, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and Daisy Sour Cream. The seasoning can be adjusted to taste, adding spice with red pepper flakes if desired. If you like creamier sauces, you can add more Daisy Sour Cream. The sour cream and parmesan take this sauce to the next level, giving it a bit of saltiness and tang, and a whole lot of creaminess that helps the sauce cling to your pasta.

Rosa Tomato Sauce Ingredients

Olive Oil: You’ll need a good quality olive oil for sautéing the onions and garlic.
Green Onions: Milder in flavor than other onions and quick cooking. For a stronger onion flavor, you can substitute yellow or red onions.
Garlic:A must for any great pasta sauce.
Heirloom Tomatoes: Known for their thin skin and juicy interior, these tomatoes are more flavorful, sweet and colorful than hothouse tomatoes. When used for pasta sauce, they bring a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.
Petite Diced Tomatoes: Packed at the peak of freshness, canned tomatoes have higher levels of vitamins A and K than fresh tomatoes.
Dried Herbs and Spices: Dried herbs and spices are readily available in most spice cabinets and pack bold flavor.
Chicken Bouillon: Adds a bit of highly concentrated flavor, perfect for sauces.
Salt: Taste as you add it and before serving to avoid an under or overly salted dish.
Daisy Sour Cream: Adds a richness and creaminess to the sauce, mellowing out the acidity of the tomatoes.
Parmesan Cheese:Best when freshly shredded, it adds a nutty saltiness as a finishing touch to the sauce.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: As an optional ingredient, you can control the level of spice from none to mild to spicy. Season cautiously. A tiny pinch adds quite a punch.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Feel free to use all canned tomatoes if heirloom tomatoes are out of season.
For a smoother sauce, carefully pulse with an immersion blender until smooth, taking care not to burn yourself.
Try adding your favorite protein for a heartier meal. This sauce is delicious with the addition of grilled chicken, ground beef, or cooked lentils.
Add some veggies. Dice those veggies and add them to the onions and garlic when building the sauce. Squash, mushrooms, and spinach add nutrients and taste great!
Try topping with basil leaves for a burst of freshness.

How to make Rosa Tomato Sauce

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes stirring frequently until the onions are transparent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds; stir frequently.
Stir in the fresh chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly cooked.
Add the canned tomatoes, thyme, marjoram, cumin, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, and salt. Add the optional red pepper flakes if desired. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
Add the sour cream to tomato sauce mix and stir constantly until heated through.
Mix with your favorite pasta, stirring to coat well.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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by BSokolsky

Sour Cream Strawberry Dip

Sour Cream Brown Sugar Berry Dip

You may not have heard of this quick and easy treat, but Sour Cream Brown Sugar Berry Dip is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Full of juicy flavor and creamy goodness, this combination is perfect for entertaining or for a tasty treat to enjoy any time of the day.

Made with a few ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen; Sour Cream Brown Sugar Berry Dip is a cinch to throw together when your family and friends need a spur of the moment treat. Feel free to customize if you want to swap out the strawberries for other fruits. Perhaps even consider setting up a dipping station for more fun. Family and friends will love dipping their own berries. Just make sure they don’t double dip.

Sour Cream Brown Sugar Berry Dip Ingredients

Daisy Sour Cream: The creamy and decadent base of the dip, the slightly tangy sour cream complements the sweetness of the fruit.
Orange Juice: Adds a citrus note to the dip without being overpowering.
Brown Sugar: Adds a rich buttery, caramel flavor to the dip. Light or dark brown sugar may be used in this recipe. Use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor or light brown sugar for a lighter flavor.
Strawberries: Look for bright red berries with bright green caps. Medium to small strawberries work best for this recipe.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Keep strawberries and other berries refrigerated before use. Wash with cool water, and then dry before using.
This dip is also great with apple or pear slices, as well as grapes!
Either fresh or prepared orange juice may be used in this recipe.
Try substituting lime juice for the lemon juice.
Turbinado sugar (raw sugar) may be used in place of light brown sugar.
Or you can leave out the brown sugar altogether.

How to make Sour Cream Brown Sugar Berry Dip

Combine the sour cream and orange juice in small bowl; mix well.
Place the brown sugar in another small bowl.
Dip the strawberries in the sour cream mixture and then roll in the brown sugar.

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by BSokolsky

No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

These rich and creamy No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars are so delicious you will crave them again and again. With cottage cheese replacing the heavier cream cheese in traditional cheesecake, these are not only lighter and fluffier but are also significantly lower in calories, fat, and carbs than traditional cheesecake. Now you can enjoy a delicious, decadent dessert without the guilt.

Quick and easy to make, these cheesecakes are perfect for date night, impressing your guests for holiday entertaining, or enjoyed as a simple weeknight snack.

No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars with Fruit Compote Ingredients

Graham Crackers: Adds a light, sweet, crunchy texture that you know and love from classic cheesecake.
Salted Butter: Adds a bit of flavor and holds the graham crackers together.
White Chocolate Chips: Good quality white chocolate gives a sweet, buttery, slightly milky flavor to the cheesecakes.
Daisy Cottage Cheese Fruit Singles: The secret ingredient in these delicious cheesecakes. The cottage cheese lightens the cheesecakes and adds a silky, creamy texture that you love in cheesecake. And the fruit compote is the perfect easy fruit topping, available in four delicious flavors.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of desserts.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

Animal Crackers, chocolate wafers, or gluten-free graham crackers can be used in place of traditional graham crackers.
You can substitute coconut oil for butter, if desired. Note, that coconut oil has a slight coconut flavor which would be delightful if using Daisy Cottage Cheese Pineapple Fruit Singles.
A 4oz white chocolate baking bar, chopped into small bits, may be used in place of white chocolate chips.
An immersion blender may be used in place of the food processor to create the creamy, light, fluffy cheesecake filling.
Microwave in short time increments to avoid scorching.

How to No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars with Fruit Compote

Mix graham crackers with melted butter. Set aside.
Microwave the white chocolate chips at 30 second intervals until just melted (about 1 ½ minutes). Melted will be ¼ cup.
Puree the Daisy Cottage Cheese and vanilla extract in a food processor until completely smooth (about 1 minute).
Pour the smooth cottage cheese and vanilla mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold-in the melted white baking chips.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a dessert jar, and scoop ¼ cup of cottage cheese cheesecake filling on top and smooth with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle 1 more tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture on top, and then top with 1/3 of a lid of fruit compote.
Scoop another ¼ cup of cottage cheese cheesecake filling on top, and then finish another 1/3 of a lid of fruit compote.
Repeat with remaining jars. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.

by BSokolsky

Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza

Quick and Delicious Cottage Cheese Baguette Pizza

The tasty and air-fryer made Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza comes together in about 5 minutes. It’s loaded with protein from the cottage cheese and has a crispy crunch thanks to the toasted baguette base. Explore all your favorite options with this versatile pizza, from pepperoni to grilled chicken, and pesto to grilled veggies.

This delicious pizza can be eaten as a quick snack or an easy dinner. The whole family will love it. Great for both game days and after school snacking.

The star of this quick and easy pizza is the cottage cheese which adds a creamy texture and a boost of protein to satisfy your pizza craving, without adding the extra fat and calories from traditional pizza. The toppings are endless. Make it even healthier with added fresh vegetables. Our favorite is colorful tomatoes and balsamic glaze.

Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Ingredients

French Baguette: You’ll need a hearty, crusty loaf.
Olive Oil: You’ll want a good quality olive oil for toasting the bread.
Pizza Sauce: Your favorite jarred pizza sauce or marinara works great for this recipe.
Daisy Cottage Cheese: The star ingredient for this delicious pizza. It’s creamy, delicious, and packed with protein. The best part, Daisy Cottage Cheese has 65% less fat than mozzarella and 68% less saturated fat.
Fresh Basil: For a fresh burst of flavor.
Optional Fresh Cracked Pepper: Adds a rounder and deeper flavor than ground pepper.
Optional Parmesan Cheese: Best when freshly grated, it adds a nutty saltiness as a finishing touch.
Optional Fresh Grape or Cherry Tomatoes: Rich, sweet, and juicy, fresh tomatoes add a burst of flavor.
Optional Balsamic Glaze: A classic finish to many Italian dishes, it enhances the flavors of the recipe.

Substitutions, Variations, and Tips

- Feel free to add additional pizza toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green onions.
- Add some non-traditional veggies such as spinach, zucchini, or asparagus. Most fresh veggies will taste great.
- Try subbing prepared pesto, alfredo, or barbeque sauce for the pizza sauce for a twist.
- Try topping with basil leaves for a burst of freshness.
- Don’t skip baking the bread before adding the toppings. It helps develop the crispy, crunchy crust!
If you don’t have an air-fryer, you can bake the pizza in a traditional oven at 425°F. Par-bake the crust for 5 minutes, add toppings, and return to the oven for 7-9 additional minutes until the cheese melts.

How to make Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza

Set-up crisper basket inside of air fryer and preheat to 400°F.
Cut the loaf of baguette in half lengthwise. Brush the cut surface with olive oil.
Place bread inside of air fryer, cut side up, and bake for 2 minutes until surface is lightly toasted.
Remove the toasted bread and spread pizza sauce evenly over surface.
Top sauce with dollops of cottage cheese. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes more.
Remove pizza from air fryer. Cool for 1 minute.
Add the fresh basil.
Top with the optional pepper, Parmesan, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze, if desired.

by BSokolsky