Sourdough Stuffing

Imagine a delectable Thanksgiving stuffing that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also promotes gut health. This unique recipe features Lifeway plain kefir, infusing the stuffing with a burst of probiotic goodness. The velvety texture and tangy notes of the kefir elevate the dish, offering a delightful twist to the traditional stuffing while fostering […]


Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Farmer Cheese

Here’s an easy-to-make side dish for your holiday dinner table. Our recipe for Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Farmer Cheese is pure joy. Your holiday guests will first notice the warm, inviting fragrance that floats over this dish. Then, they’ll experience its delicious flavor. When you roast a carrot, you bring out the natural […]


Cranberry Fudge Smoothie

Put those leftover cranberries and pecans to good use with this Thanksgiving-inspired smoothie. Treat yourself to a Cranberry Fudge Smoothie, a decadent and superfood-packed indulgence with ingredients like prebiotic chia seeds, mineral-rich maple syrup, and probiotic kefir. We used our limited edition Cranberry Crème Brulee Kefir to bring holiday flair, protein, and probiotics to this […]


Turkey Brine

Stock up now – it takes four quarts of kefir to brine a whole turkey, and it’s the best investment you’ll make this holiday season! For the second day of Thanksgiving Recipe Week we made a turkey brine with plain kefir, which makes the meat extra juicy and gives it a mouthwatering flavor. Brining is […]


Kefir Biscuits

It’s not comfort food without homemade kefir biscuits. Try a healthier version made with our plain kefir to add the flaky texture without the extra oil. Best paired with kefir butter, fresh local honey, or homemade jam – the options are endless! Berry Biscuit Bites Get creative with how you use leftover biscuits! Cut each […]


Scalloped Potatoes

You wanna know what happens when you bring kefir and potatoes together? MAGIC. Our Scalloped Potatoes recipe is easy to make and delicious with a garlicky and ultra-creamy cheese-less sauce, perfect for any holiday feast. Your guests will beg for the recipe and all you have to do is share the link. Prebiotics + Probiotics […]


Garlic Farmer Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Whether they like their holiday potatoes whipped, with lumps, or in the form of tots, they will love our Garlic Farmer Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Whip potatoes with our probiotic farmer cheese, then add garlic, parmesan, fresh parsley, and chopped chives for an umami update to a classic comfort food. Once you’ve finished eating, turn into […]


Honey Kefir Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These Honey Kefir Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes s are a simple way to combine together Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese perfectly for a holiday dish or appetizer idea. We used a local Chicago honey from Chicago Honey CO-OP as a way to embody the Thanksgiving spirit of support and gratitude for the local community. […]