Sweet & Savory Ham and Cheese Pinwheel Recipe

These savory morsels are perfect for those busy days as an after-school snack, a make-ahead appetizer, a game day treat, or a different twist to your usual dinner routine. Easy, peasy!

We embellished on our stromboli recipe from our blog and came up with these sweet and savory pinwheels to share with you.  Instead of pizza dough, we substituted refrigerated crescent roll dough and added Cherchies® Apple Butter Spread as a glaze to these tasty tidbits, with a pop of texture from the poppy seeds.  

The result was a deliciously sweet and savory, flaky pinwheel tinged with tangy mustard, salty ham, and glazed with fruity apple butter. A must-have recipe for holidays, game day, or any celebration. Make sure to grab some for yourself, because these morsels will disappear before your eyes! Serve them with our Homemade Applesauce and our Cranberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal!

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Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls

• 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard, or Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard

• 4-5 slices deli ham or leftover holiday ham, sliced thin

• 4-5 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese

• 2-3 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Apple Butter Spread

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) poppy seeds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  On a floured surface or on parchment paper, roll out the crescent roll dough into the shape of a rectangle.  (If using traditional crescent roll dough, press the triangle seams together to form a rectangle.  There are now long sheets of crescent dough on the market, either of which is fine).   Spread the dough with the mustard of your choice.  

Next, layer the dough with the cheese, followed by the ham.  Starting with the long side of the dough, carefully and tightly roll up the dough and place the dough seam side down.  Refrigerate the rolled up dough for about 15 minutes to allow for easier cutting.

Once the dough has chilled, remove the rolled dough from the refrigerator and carefully slice into 1 inch segments and place on a parchment papered baking sheet. 

Lightly brush the pinwheels with the Apple Butter Spread and then sprinkle the pinwheels with the poppy seeds.

Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Ham, Turkey and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: About 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Are you up for a twist to your dinner routine?  Get the gang together, grab some pizza dough, some toppings, and reinvent pizza night, because it is time make mouth-watering strombolis!  

Strombolis are rolled up deconstructed pizzas, filled with savory meats, gooey cheese, and tangy sauce, the perfect casual meal for friends or family or an easy appetizer for a crowd.  (Game Day would be perfect!).  So, what goes inside of a stromboli?  The world is your oyster friends (although I am not sure oysters would go over well as a filling:). There are just as many infinite toppings as there are for pizzas such as leftover holiday meat and cheeses, vegetables, meatballs, the combinations are endless! 

This tasty stromboli features ham, turkey, two different kinds of cheese, and one of our favorite mustards, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard!  It adds that special zing to this dish!  Yum!  By all means, if you're feeling spicy :), then Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard should be your mustard of choice, or if you are feeling festive, then use Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.  We have made this recipe dozens of times, and each time we mix it up by adding different fillings.  So, go, create, be happy!  Let us know what combinations you come up with using our products and we will post your recipe!

Either way you "slice it," this meal is the perfect twist to your usual pizza routine.  Invite your family or friends over, bring out your favorite toppings, grab a glass of wine (or two), and get rolling in the kitchen with this delicious stromboli recipe!  This dish will become your favorite go-to recipe for your family and friends.  Serve this meal with our Homemade Cherry Applesauce Recipe and a salad for a complete meal!

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Ingredients

• 1 pizza crust, refrigerated

• 2 (Tbsp) Tablespoons Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard

• 5-6 slices ham

• 5-6 slices Provolone or Swiss Cheese

• 5-6 slices turkey

• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

• 1 egg, beaten

• Cherchies Garlic Seasoning or Cherchies Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning Blend

• Flour for rolling

• Marinara sauce for dipping

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Rollin', rollin' rollin' (sorry).  On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread the dough with the mustard of your choice, followed by a layering of ham, cheese, turkey, or whatever combination that pleases you.

Next, add the mozzarella cheese.  Starting with the long end, carefully roll up the filled dough.

Place the stromboli, seam side down on parchment paper, pinch together the ends to ensure the dough is completely sealed, cut small slits into the dough, and brush the dough with the egg.

Sprinkle the stromboli with Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.   Cook stromboli in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the outside is a golden color as pictured. When stromboli is finished cooking, slice it and serve it with marinara sauce.  

Enjoy!

Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time:  15-20 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy
Servings: 6 Servings

It is hard to imagine life without creamy, gooey, intoxicating macaroni and cheese. It's that golden, quintessential comfort food that makes us all swoon, but add Cajun seasoning and Andouille sausage to the mix, and your tastebuds will be elevated to a whole new level. Hello!

 Why mess with this perfectly dreamy comfort food, you ask? Variety is the spice of life, friends. It seems wrong to mess with perfection, we get it, but trust us, change is good every once in a while, especially if you want to spice up your meal rotation.

Our macaroni and cheese version features Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard (adds a unique tang), and savory Andouille sausage, a delicious combination guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and wow your family.

So, the next time your family hankers for Mac and Cheese, surprise them and tantalize their tastebuds with your culinary Cajun creation! This tasty dish may be their new go-to mac and cheese recipe. (It could happen;)

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Ingredients

• 3 cups Dried Macaroni

• 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 jar Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, drained

• 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour

• 1/4 cup (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter, melted

• 1 1/2 cups half and half (or milk), warmed in the microwave

• 2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, more If Desired

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

• 1 pound Cheese, Grated (Use a combination of Cheddar and Monterery Jack or your favorite combintaion)

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning

• Cherchies® Cajun Cornbread Recipe (optional)

Preparations

Prepare macaroni according to package directions, and drain.  While the macaroni is cooking, in a medium skillet, cook the sliced sausage and chopped onion in olive oil on medium heat, turning occasionally, until sausage is cooked through and onions are translucent.  Add the drained Pretty Peppers. Turn the heat off and set the mixture aside.

In a small pan, combine the flour and melted butter.  This will be your roux to thicken the sauce. Cook for a few minutes on low, then slowly add the warmed milk to the roux.   Add the champagne mustard and dry mustard to the mixture, stir, and then for the best part...the CHEESE!   Add the glorious cheese to the flour mixture and stir until smooth.  I tend to use whatever cheese we have on hand, but cheddar and Monterey Jack work nicely in this dish.

Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the sausage and mix to combine.  Add the drained macaroni noodles and Cajun Seasoning and cook on low until warmed through.

Serve with our Cajun Cornbread Recipe and our Strawberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal!  Enjoy!

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Cook Time:

Difficulty:  Easy

Serves 6-8

You don't have to visit the "Big Easy" to appreciate Louisiana's culinary heritage and robust flavors. Étouffée means "smothered" and is a sought-after dish in Louisiana, a stew with vegetables and seafood, enveloped in flavorful seasonings, and served over rice. This tasty Shrimp Étouffée Recipe, featuring Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning Blend, is the perfect comfort food to enjoy at home. No traveling is necessary.

My hubby and I visited NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) a few years back. We fell in love with the culture, the arts, and of course, being the foodies we are, the food, especially étouffée, Cajun comfort in every bite! It made such an impression I came home and immediately worked on developing our own Cajun Seasoning so we could enjoy the flavors of Louisiana whenever the mood struck and share them with you!

This recipe, inspired by the rich roots of Louisiana, was amazingly flavorful and will become a favorite among your family and friends. Bring a taste of Cajun Country to your table and savor the soul of Louisiana with this easy, tasty dish. Your family and guests will thank you! Serve this recipe with our Cajun Cornbread Recipe and a green salad for a complete meal!

Comment below and let us know if you made this easy, flavorful dish. Thank you for visiting.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. frozen cooked shrimp, without tails and deveined (Could use raw shrimp)

• 1 cup butter

• 3/4 cup flour

• 1 cup diced white onions

• 1/2 cup diced green onions

• 1 cup diced celery

• 3/4 cup diced green pepper

• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic

• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes 

• 3 cups seafood stock

• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 

• 1 tsp. Louisiana hot sauce

• 2 Tbsp. Cherchies Cajun Seasoning

Preparation

Chop and assemble all ingredients before you start the cooking process.

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.  Stir in the flour and mix until smooth paste forms.  Keep stirring until lightly browned.  This is called a roux.  Add all the diced and minced ingredients to the hot roux.  Stir and cook until ingredients are softened about 5 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes and the seafood stock.  Cook and additional 5 to 6 minutes or until veggies are done to your liking.  If sauce becomes to thick, add additional seafood stock.  Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, shrimp, and Cherchies Cajun Seasoning and cook until heated through.  

Serve the etouffee over rice, or mashed potatoes.  Keep the hot sauce on the side for those who like it hotter.  Enjoy!

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe