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A simple recipe for Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies offers a healthier dessert option using mashed sweet potatoes to reduce sugar while enhancing flavor and nutrition. Enjoy with loved ones! Indulge your sweet tooth

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Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with a Better-for-You Swap

(Family Features) If you’ve ever come home from a crisp, cool day craving a warm, indulgent treat, you’re not alone. Trouble is, sometimes those baked goodies are a bit too much work when you’re ready to just cozy up on the couch.

There’s good news: Baking doesn’t have to be hard when you make simple swaps and use ingredients that keep things easy. Try adding fresh produce to a boxed brownie mix in these Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies for an “in between” recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth without the hassle.

Plus, it offers a better-for-you twist as the sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes can replace some of the sugar needed to bake regular brownies. Sweetpotatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all of which are good for overall health in this natural sweetener.

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While you’re sharing this newfound favorite dessert with loved ones, you can also share this fun fact: “Sweetpotato” is deliberately spelled as one word by the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission. The sweetpotato and white potato are two distinct species representing two different plant families, and the one-word spelling helps correctly distinguish the two.

Give these better-for-you treats a try and find more delicious desserts and other creative ways to use sweetpotatoes at ncsweetpotatoes.com.

Watch video to see how to make this recipe!

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Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies
Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
Servings: 16

Brownie Layer:

  • Floured baking spray
  • 1          package (18.2 ounces) dark chocolate fudge brownie mix
  • 3/4       cup mashed sweetpotato, cooled
  • 1/4       cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4       cup water
  • 1          egg

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 1          package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 3/4       cup mashed sweetpotato, cooled
  • 1/2       cup granulated sugar
  • 1          egg
  • 1          teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4       cup miniature chocolate chips
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 9-by-9-inch square pan with floured baking spray.
  2. To prepare brownie layer: In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, sweetpotato, oil, water and egg until blended. Spread batter in bottom of prepared pan.
  3. To prepare cheesecake layer: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mashed sweetpotato, sugar, egg and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread cheese mixture over brownie batter.
  4. Bake 50-60 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted comes out almost clean. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes. Sprinkle surface with chocolate chips. Cool completely. Remove from pan and serve.

Substitution: Use coconut sugar in place of granulated sugar.

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Turn a Favorite Spring Veggie into a Stellar Soup

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veggi (Family Features) If you’re in need of a soup outside the usual mushroom or celery varieties, turn to another springtime favorite: carrots. More than just a veggie you can serve with dip, they’re creamy, delicious and pair well with ginger in this Creamy Carrot Soup. Discover more easy recipes for family meals at Culinary.net. 17435 carrot soup detail image embed1

Creamy Carrot Soup

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) carrots
  • 2 cups broth of choice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • honey
  • BLT wraps, for serving
  1. In blender, blend canned carrots, including juices, until smooth. Transfer to pot and add broth.
  2. Mix in brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger and orange juice. Bring to simmer then add cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Drizzle honey over each bowl. Serve with BLT wraps.
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White Castle Unveils a Bounce House (er, Castle) as Part of Its New Line of Branded Merchandise for Spring 2025

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New merch collection also includes White Castle tin lunchbox, pickleball paddle set, playing cards, T-shirts and more.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — White Castle is helping customers take their legendary Crave to new heights with the launch of a brand-new line of merchandise. The crown jewel of the spring 2025 collection? An 8-foot-tall bouncy castle with a design inspired by, you guessed it, an actual White Castle! This inflatable fun house reinforces that White Castle isn’t just about satisfying Cravings — it’s about creating memorable moments, too.
White Castle is introducing a bounce castle as part of its new line of spring 2025 merchandise.

White Castle is introducing a bounce castle as part of its new line of spring 2025 merchandise.

“Our House of Crave merchandise team really outdid themselves for this spring 2025 collection,” said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. “Looking ahead to the nicer weather, there is no more epic way to celebrate than with a Castle of your own!”   The one-of-a-kind White Castle Bouncy Castle is made to order and, at 12′ x 12′ x 8′ feet, is sized for Cravers of all ages. The new spring collection of merch, which is available exclusively at White Castle’s online store, House of Crave, also includes an array of smaller, though equally exciting, items:
  • A tin lunchbox. Retro meets modern with a never-before offered classic tin lunchbox. It’s perfect for Cravers of all ages, whether used for packing lunch, storing collectibles, or just showing off an affection for White Castle’s iconic Sliders.

  • Pickleball paddle set. As the home of The Original Slider®, White Castle is well-suited to help with your slide action on the pickleball court. Pick up a pair of these paddles and slide away!

  • Playing cards. No tricks here, just a simple deck of White Castle-branded playing cards.

  • “Only Beef” T-shirt. Proclaiming “The only beef between us is this Slider,” this T-shirt is best bought in pairs.

  • Knight-time craver T-shirt. “Dost thou even crave?” asks the knight who adorns this grey T-shirt holding a tray of Sliders.

  • A “Follow Your Crave” horn. This long plastic blue horn, similar to a vuvuzela (think soccer stadium noisemaker), can be blown when the Craving hits — or at any time, for that matter.

  • Pint glass. Raise this pint glass, painted with the White Castle logo, and toast to memorable moments.

  • Bucket hat. Anyone wearing this soft, wide-brimmed bucket hat, adorned with the White Castle logo, will look super cool eating Sliders.
White Castle’s House of Crave online store features dozens more White Castle-branded items, from tote bags, tumblers and ornaments to bathrobes, ballcaps and bathing suits. New items will be released seasonally throughout the year. “We have so many customers who are passionate about White Castle, and our House of Crave merchandise reflects that enthusiasm,” Richardson said. “From eye-catching apparel to fun collectibles, our online store offers a variety of unique items that allow our devoted fans to celebrate their love for White Castle any day of the week!” About White Castle® White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates about 340 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including Time magazine’s “Most Influential Burger of All Time” (2014, The Original Slider®) and Thrillist‘s “Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger” (2019, Impossible™ Slider). In 2021, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the “10 Most Innovative Dining Companies.” White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for an extraordinary four consecutive years spanning 2021–2024. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the CRAVER NATION REWARDS™ loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit whitecastle.com. SOURCE White Castle

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Serve a Warming, Roasted Soup

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Serve a Warming, Roasted Soup

(Family Features) On those unpredictably chilly spring days, you may long for a warming meal. Try this Roasted Tomato Soup for an easy, savory option that pairs well with a grilled cheese sandwich then find more delicious soup recipes at Culinary.net.

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17436 VID Roasted Tomato Soup detail Image Embed Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6
  • 3          pounds tomatoes
  • 1/2       onion (optional)
  • 1          garlic bulb (optional)
  • 1          tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2          teaspoons onion powder
  • 1          tablespoon sugar
  • 1          tablespoon mesquite seasoning
  • avocado oil
  • 1 1/2    cups broth of choice
  • 1          cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • grilled cheese sandwiches, for serving (optional)
  1. Heat oven to 375 F.
  2. Slice tomatoes. Slice onions and garlic, if desired. Place in baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, sugar and mesquite seasoning over tomatoes. Drizzle avocado oil over top and mix well.
  4. Bake about 1 hour. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour into pot and mix in broth and whipping cream. Bring to simmer and add salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches, if desired.
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