Tex-Mex Avocado Toast Recipe

Tex-Mex Avocado Toast Recipe

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy

One serving.

Lately, trending on social media is a fascination with avocado toast. There is a reason why I have not posted a version of this mysterious concoction, mainly because it sounded awful. I love avocados, but I never thought of combining them with bread, eggs, salsa, or other crazy combinations in the cyber world. At least, that was until recently.

While browsing for salsa recipe ideas, I stumbled upon yet another mention of this trend, and my curiosity finally got the best of me. I decided to take charge and create this layered, green obsession with our products. I simply adorned a piece of toast with creamy avocado seasoned with Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a dollop of Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa. And the best part? This recipe came together in a snap, proving that anyone can master the art of avocado toast.  

Wow! What a flavor explosion in your mouth! I cannot believe I waited so long to try avocado toast! If you're on the fence about it, let me assure you: it's not just delicious; it's addictive! (I might have it for breakfast or as a snack forever:). So, the next time you're looking to spice up your routine, grab some bread, avocados, eggs, and salsa, and whip up this healthy breakfast, lunch, or snack. It's quick, easy, and guaranteed to leave you wanting more!

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Ingredients  

• 1-2 slices whole grain bread (In this picture, we used two slices of Gluten Free Artisan Bread. They were smaller in size, so feel free to use a slice of your favorite bread)

• 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) fresh lime juice

• 1/2 teaspoon Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning

• 1 Tablespoon butter

• 2 eggs slightly beaten

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

• 2 teaspoons (tsp) Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa (or Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa)

Preparation  

Cut an avocado in half and score one-half of the avocado with a knife.  Scoop out the avocado with a spoon and put it into a small bowl.  Add lime juice, Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, mix and set aside.  Tightly cover the other half of the avocado with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.

Toast the bread in a toaster.  While the bread is toasting, in a small bowl, beat two eggs.  Turn the skillet on low, and cook the eggs, stirring occasionally until the eggs are cooked through.

On a small plate, begin layering the toast with the avocado, scrambled eggs, salsa, and garnish with the chopped cilantro (optional).  

And voila!  Your healthy, tasty, treat awaits you!  Dig in!

Tex- Mex Avocado Toast Recipe

Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Ham, Turkey and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: About 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ready to switch up pizza night? Gather your crew, grab pizza dough and your favorite toppings, and roll into something new—homemade strombolis!

Strombolis are rolled, baked pockets of deliciousness: a deconstructed pizza filled with savory meats, melty cheese, and tangy sauce. They’re ideal for a casual family dinner, an easy meal with friends, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer—especially on Game Day.

The best part? You can fill a stromboli with just about anything you’d put on a pizza. Leftover holiday meats and cheeses, vegetables, and meatballs—there are endless combinations to try.

This recipe features ham, turkey, two kinds of cheese, and one of our favorites: Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, which adds a bright, flavorful zing. Prefer a little heat? Try Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard. Feeling festive? Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard is a great choice.

We’ve made this recipe dozens of times, and we love changing up the fillings to match what we have on hand. Try your own combination and let us know what you create using our products—we may feature your recipe!

For a complete meal, serve this stromboli with our Homemade Cherry Applesauce Recipe and a fresh salad.

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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 of ham

• 5-6 slices Provolone or Swiss Cheese

• 5-6 slices of 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'.  On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle.

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 the stromboli in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the outside is golden, as pictured. When stromboli is finished cooking, slice it and serve it with marinara sauce.  

Enjoy!

Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Best Darn Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

Best Darn Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

One condiment you will find abundantly stocked in our home is Ranch Dressing. Since our second child was young (by far the pickiest of our three children), Ranch dressing was the quintessential condiment and the only way we could entice him to eat vegetables, chicken tenders, burgers, and pretty much anything. Whenever our children stayed at their grandparents' homes, we forewarned them to keep Ranch dressing on hand or suffer the consequences. 

To this day, Ranch is still our son's preferred condiment, but he's hardly the picky eater he was in the past. He considers himself "The Master Taster Tester" of the family (something he coined when he was younger). I had never made Homemade Ranch before until our son asked, "Mom, what is in ranch dressing?" I was stumped. So, we looked up the ingredients, and as it turns out, I had everything on hand, including fresh herbs from our garden. I sensed a method to his madness, so after playing with a few ingredients, I surprised him later with homemade ranch dressing. His smile said it all.

From The "Master Taster Tester's" lips, "Mom, this is the best darn ranch dressing ever!", It only seemed fitting to share this recipe with the world and label it The Best Darn Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe. Embodied in creamy buttermilk, Cherchies® Lem'n Dill, Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs, and other fresh herbs, this tasty ranch dressing recipe will appease even the most discerning ranch lover; but beware, you may never go back to the bottled ranch dressing again! Use this dressing in all your favorite recipes: a dip for vegetables, chicken tenders, fries, a spread on sandwiches, and a salad dressing.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayo

• 1/2 cup sour cream (could substitute Greek yogurt)

• 1/2 cup half and half

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) white vinegar

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) lemon juice

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) coarsely chopped fresh chives

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) chopped fresh parsley (3/4 teaspoon dried)

• 1 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs No-Salt Seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) ground black pepper

Preparation

Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.  Pulse to combine.  If the recipe is too thick, add more half-and-half or milk to the mixture.  

Refrigerate and chill for at least an hour, but overnight is preferable, as the flavors will marry. Serve over your favorite salad or as a dipping sauce for fries, chicken tenders, pretzels, vegetables, or whatever your heart desires.

Enjoy!

**Note: In the post, I mentioned buttermilk. I rarely have buttermilk on hand, so I use half and half and a teaspoon of white vinegar to simulate buttermilk. It is a quick and easy substitution.

Best Darn Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

Caprese Ciabatta Recipe

Caprese Ciabatta Recipe

To think I was a picky eater when I was a child. Thank goodness my palate changed as I would have missed out on one of my favorite combinations, Caprese, a simple Italian salad made with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Add that to fresh grilled Ciabatta bread, and the result is a colorful, flavorful sandwich that screams summer. I introduce our Caprese Ciabatta Sandwich Recipe.

Caprese sandwiches are impressive by themselves, with bright green pesto, juicy ruby red tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese, but add Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz to the pesto, and it will elevate this sandwich to the next level.

With a bounty of summer tomatoes and fresh basil abundantly available this time of year, you have no excuse but to make this delicious classic Italian-inspired sandwich. You will not be disappointed.

Comment below and let us know if you tried this tasty recipe. Thank you for visiting and come back again.

Ingredients

• 4 Ciabatta rolls, sliced

• Cooking spray

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (could substitute Olive oil)

• 1 Tablespoon Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning

• 1/2 cup Perfect Pesto Recipe

• 1 or 2 large, ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices

• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4 inch slices

• 1/4 cup white Balsamic vinegar (optional)

Preparation

Spray grill with a light coating of cooking spray.  Light grill and turn to high for five minutes, then turn down to low.

Slice Ciabatta rolls in half, and spread each half with 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) of mayonnaise (or olive oil).

Sprinkle Garlic Seasoning on rolls.  Place rolls mayonnaise side down onto grill for about 3 minutes, or until bread has grill marks.  Remove bread from grill.

Now it's time for the pesto...my mouth is already salivating!  Spread 1 Tablespoon of the pesto on one slice of the Ciabatta.  (Feel free to put the pesto on all the slices at this point to save time.  I chose to do it this way for the "glamour shot" later).

Next add the tomato, mozzarella, and another Tablespoon of pesto to the other slices of Ciabatta (see my comment earlier).  You could drizzle the balsamic vinegar at this point, but this is optional.  

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Now for the assembly of the sandwiches!  Once these beauties were assembled, I placed the Caprese sandwiches on a plate and placed them on the grill (which was cooling from earlier) for a few minutes.  It was worth the few extra minutes, as the cheese melted ever so slightly, and then heaven:)  Buon Appetito (that's Italian for enjoy your meal)!