After the Egg hunt, celebrate the season with a brunch...and Cherchies®. Finally! It's Spring! That means all good things of course, flowers, birds, warm sunshine, and of course Easter. Check out what's in my Easter basket!

Whether you are serving a crowd or hosting a small gathering, here are our 25 favorite Easter Brunch recipes.

Happy Easter!

Appetizers

Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Our favorite dip! Light and fresh.
Tomato Basil Cups Recipe
Champagne and Apple Endive Recipe- Tangy mustard, crisp apples, and robust blue cheese come together in one tasty bite.
Sweet and Sour Spread Recipe- Sweet pineapple combined with the zing of horseradish and gourmet mustard makes this a delicious appetizer that won't be on the table for long!
Festive Deviled Eggs Recipe- An Easter Bunny Favorite!
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe- Anything with bacon tastes better

Breakfast/ Brunch Dishes

Lemon Dill Lox Recipe- Lem 'n Dill and Salmon. Delicious
Cherry Glazed Ham- Sweet and Salty
Breakfast Sausage and Eggs Recipe- The Champagne Mustard is the star of this dish!
Teresa's Ham & Asparagus Quiche- The Champagne Mustard adds that "je ne sais quoi" (French for "I don't know what") to this egg dish. You're guests will ask for seconds!
Ham and Biscuits- Easy Peasy
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe- A breakfast favorite!

Side Dishes

Fruit Salad with Champagne Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe- A unique flavorful combination.
Strawberry Salad- A refreshing spring salad topped with our Champagne Vinaigrette.
Pretty Glazed Carrots- A lovely combination of sweet and tangy, the perfect twist to carrots.
French Green Beans Recipe- Cheesy peppery goodness, perfect for any holiday or potluck.
Dilly Potatos Recipe- Easy and Fresh
Champagne Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe- Sweet and tangy
Cherchies Compound Herbed Butter Recipe- Serve with your favorite Easter bread

Sweet Treats

Lem 'n Raspberry Fruit Pizza- Lem 'n Raspberry Marmalade adds that perfect sweetness to this dessert.
Swirl Cheesecake Recipe- A simple elegant dessert, swirled with the preserve of your choice.
Blackberry Monkey Bread Muffins- Lemon, Cinnamon, and Blackberries all wrapped up in a muffin. I dare you to eat just one!
Homemade Toaster Strudels Recipe- Fruity and tasty
Fig Bars Recipe- Rich and figgy
Cream Cheese Pie Recipe- Creamy and delicious

Enjoy!

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15 Epic Ways to Embrace Fig Preserves

January 9, 2017recipe round upSheri Spallone2 Comments

Happy New Year friends! I hope your holiday season was joyous and filled with wonderful memories. Before Christmas, you may recall my excitement over our new Fig Preserves with Cinnamon! Do you know what was even more exciting? Your amazing feedback! Thank you so much!

As a result of your feedback, you inspired me to research more recipes using Fig Preserves, so I carved out some time between Christmas and New Year's and got cracking, looking at old cookbooks (remember those) and the internet. You would not believe the versatility of this tasty condiment! I was shocked.

So friends...here is a list of figalicious ideas inspired by you to to inspire you! I have already made a few of these and can't wait to make more to share with you in the near future. What are your favorite uses for Fig Preserves? Do you have a favorite recipe? We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!

15 Ways to Enjoy Fig Preserves

Prepare into Fig Bars.
Bake with brie and Garlic & Herb Seasoning in phyllo cups for an easy tasty appetizer.
Spread on crostini with goat cheese, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar for a tasty appetizer or lunch.
Combine with rosemary and balsamic vinegar and use as a glaze for chicken, pork, or kebabs.
Swirl into a cheesecake batter for a fig cheesecake.
Spread it on toast, English muffins, or biscuits instead of jelly.
Mix with softened cream cheese as a crepe filling.
Mix with various spirits for a refreshing Fig Cocktail
Mix with oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to make a vinaigrette.
Use it in your favorite cake mix to create a delightful fig cake.
Spread on melted baked brie fresh from the oven.
Use it in grilled ham & cheese sandwiches.
Swirl it into ice cream.
Use in lieu of syrup for a topping for pancakes.
Homemade "Fig Newtons".

Figtastic!

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Recipe Roundup- 30 Easy Mouth-Watering New Year's Recipes

December 29, 2016parties, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

2016 is quickly coming to a close, are you ready to ring in the new year? Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve? Are you going to a party, having a party, or spending a quiet evening with your significant other(s)?

However you are celebrating this year, consider Cherchies® your New Year's Eve party planner. We have included 30 of our favorite easy mouth-watering recipe ideas to make your evening stress-free, easy and elegant!

Here's to a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2017. Happy New Year friends! Thank you for your loyalty to us since 1978!

Appetizers - Perhaps you like to nibble and mingle throughout the evening. These quick and easy appetizers ideas are perfect for an appetizer party. Depending on your crowd, choose from a few or several:)

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe- The burst of flavors will send your taste buds into overload!
Shrimp Ceviche Shooters- Small bites with huge flavor!
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe- Crunchy, salty, and sweet, all wrapped up in a bacon bundle. Serve with Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard
Sausage Bites with Cranberry Mustard- Sweet, savory and easy.
Fig and Herbed Brie Cups Recipe- These savory fig cuties hit all the flavor notes in one tasty bite
Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Perfect for vegetables, crackers, or a dip for shrimp- featuring our signature spice, Lem 'n Dill Seasoning Blend
Marinated Cheese Recipe- A "Pretty" presentation.
Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- The perfect appetizer for a large crowd.
Honey 'n Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe- Sweet and tangy. Remove from skewers or allow guests to help themselves.
Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprints Recipe- Cheese and fruit with a kick
A cheese plate (see How to Create an Easy Cheese Plate blog)
Festive Deviled Eggs Recipe - A timeless recipe perfect for any occasion.
Garlic Krispies Recipe- A surprising crunch. Save some for yourself...they won't last long.

Small Plates- Looking for heartier bites during the evening rather than a full meal? Then you'll want to try these delicious recipes.

Sliders- Who doesn't love sliders? Try our Pulled Pork or create your own meatball sliders using mini rolls (King's Hawaiian is always fun). Add a festive pick and you're ready to go.
Ham and Mustard Biscuits- Toast in the New Year with Champagne...mustard that is!
Pretty Peppers Flatbread Pizza Recipe- Cut into squares for an easy peasy appetizer.
Easy Quesadillas Recipe- Serve with our Chardonnay Guacamole and sour cream. No fuss!
Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers- Anything on a stick looks festive! Don't want to skewer? Cut into bite sized pieces and serve with toothpicks.
Melt in your Mouth Ribs- Slow cooked and easy. Guests can help themselves.
Champagne Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe- Serve chicken mixture in a pretty bowl with the lettuce leaves off to the side.
Lemon Dill Lox Recipe- Instead of regular sized bagels, use mini bagels!
Egg Salad Stuffed Shells- Arrange on a bed of lettuce on a platter.

Easy Elegant Meals - Perhaps a quiet evening with your significant other(s) is more your speed to celebrate the New Year's festivities. Here are a few quick and easy recipe ideas.

Seared Citrus Cilantro Scallops Recipe- Compliment these tasty morsels with our Dilly Potatoes Recipe and a green salad.
Champagne Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe- Easy and Elegant!- Serve with our Strawberry Spinach Salad and our Savory Wedge Bread Recipe.
Truffle Glazed Bone-In Ribeye Recipe- Pair it with our Grilled Shrimp Salad for a new twist on surf and turf!
Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe- Pair with our Cranberry Spinach Salad, our for a delightful meal.
Seafood Casserole Recipe- Our Cranberry Spinach Salad would compliment this dish quite well!
Casual evening Taco Bar- Try our Double Decker Tacos or Peachy Fish Tacos and serve with Chardonnay Guacamole, Oh Sooo Simple Salsa, and all your favorite taco fixin's!
Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe- Perfect served with our Herbed Sweet Potato Fries.
Salmon Niçoise With Champagne Herb Vinaigrette Recipe- Oooh La La- A complete tasty meal in one dish!

Happy New Year!

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Recipe Roundup- Our Favorite Independence Day Recipes

June 27, 2016parties, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Our Favorite July 4th Recipes You Will Love

Updated 2023.

Happy early July 4th to you from Pennsylvania!

In addition to the delicious recipes listed below, we thought it might be fun to share some Pennsylvania Independence Day trivia with you.

Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which you should know. Yay us! "From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence." -history.com
But did you know..."John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date to celebrate the birth of American independence and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. -history.com
Also, Adams and Thomas Jefferson also both died on July 4, 1826--the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence". -history.com

In honor of Independence Day, here's a list of our favorite July 4th barbeque recipes to make celebrating at home easy and memorable.

What favorite Cherchies® recipes will you be using this July 4th weekend? Share them below.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried any of these recipes or if you have some to add. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

Stay safe, and have a very happy July 4th.

Appetizers