Kefir Kommunity

Beloved food critic and chef Katie Lee whipped up a delicious kefir and fruit smoothie this morning on the CBS Early Show. Here's the video of her kefir creation:

Mmmm..imagine waking up the house with the sweet aroma of hot cross buns on Easter morning. We’ve got a delicious recipe for you to try, substituting plain nonfat Lifeway kefir for buttermilk. Serve while steaming hot and wash it all down with – what else? – a cool glass of kefir!

We’re all for conserving resources here at Lifeway – our kefir bottles are recyclable and our plants use renewable sources of energy - but we’re not quite sure what to make of this new dairy trend.

It’s breast milk cheese.

 Mmmmm….check out this easy recipe from Kristin Pizzi, who blogs over at EatOxygen.com

She just blended one cup of Lifeway Plain Lowfat Kefir with a banana, a packet of PureVia sweetener and cinnamon to taste, then froze the concoction over night. The result: A creamy, sweet, banana bread batter-tasting frosty treat.

Check out the recipe here.

Anyone else have any ideas for creative kefir recipes?

Seven-layer Taco Dip.Creamy Artichoke Dip and Chips. Hot dogs and hamburgers. Kegs of beer. Football parties aren’t exactly known for being uber-health conscious. That’s why we’re letting you in on two healthy and still-delicious recipes that you can be proud to serve to a bunch of rabid, hungry fans.

Classic Turkey Chili

Created by Maris Callahan of In Good Taste 

Looking for a impressive yet easy dish to bring with you as you make the rounds to the holiday parties this season? Check out this delicious Pumpkin Kefir Cheesecake (recipe below, originally found at Mothering.com). You can reduce the saturated fat by using substituting apple juice for butter in the crust and egg substitute for whole eggs in the filling.

Pumpkin Kefir Cheesecake

You know that mouth-watering, deliciously mouth-puckering feeling you get when you bite into a creamy sweet lemon bar or have a bite of tart lemon meringue pie? We love that feeling! That’s why we’re really excited for this new Lemon Kefir Cookie recipe, developed by the National Cookie Network.

With a nip in the air and a crunch underfoot, Fall is definitely here (at least in Windy City Chicago!) To celebrate Autumn, we’ve got two easy, delish comfort food recipes that will make your mouth – and your soul – happy.