One of the best parts about the holiday season is getting together with friends & family.  We know food plays a huge role in any festive gathering and we thought we’d share some recipes & entertaining tips with our shoppers!  Whether you’re always testing new ideas in the kitchen or constantly relying on your cherished family recipes, we know each of our shoppers has their unique #HolidayAdvantEdge! If you haven’t already, check out our Holiday Pinterest board filled with recipes and helpful entertaining tips!  There, you’ll also find one-of-a-kind recipes from some of our bloggers.  Learn how they incorporate household brands like Betty Crocker, Lindsay Olives, & Hellmann’s into dishes that would be a hit at any holiday party.  They’ll also show you how to decorate like a pro, using basic items like colored sugar!  Below is a sneak peak of what our bloggers have already created and you can find even more on our Pinterest board! @SweetLilYou shows us how to decorate the perfect table here. Check out @AHappyHippyMom’s blog to find a delicious & Gluten-Free recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies! Whenever you feel inspired this season, share you’re holiday entertaining ideas with us and your fellow shoppers using #HolidayAdvantEdge!

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

LAUGHING COW CHIVE & ONION CREAM CHEESE WEDGE

                Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread from The Laughing Cow makes it easy to start your day off right without over thinking it.  Masterfully churned for a delectable creaminess and individually portioned at 45 calories per 1/3 less fat cream cheese spread wedge, Smooth Sensations is a tasty enhancement to your breakfast routine, adding the perfect pick-me-up for your whole grain toast, bagels and fruit. Rich and flavorful, Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread is available in the Dairy department in four delicious varieties:

• NEW Chive & Onion
• Classic Cream – 1/3 Less Fat
•  Strawberry & Cream
• Garden Vegetable

LAUGHING COW WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE WEDGE

                Individually portioned at 35 calories per rich and creamy light cheese wedge, The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges make it easy to choose the right snack without over thinking it. Perfect for satisfying your cravings while maintaining your shape. The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges are available in a variety of delicious flavors and is now available in LIGHT WHITE CHEDDAR.  They all come with endless tasty pairing and recipe ideas and are available in the Dairy Department.

• NEW LIGHT WHITE CHEDDAR
• Light Creamy Swiss
• Light Garlic & Herb
• Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle
• Original Creamy Swiss