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Why We love Yummly!

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Why do we love Yummly?  It's the recipes and the mouth watering pictures!  I'm all about new and exciting recipes and Yummly not only offers so many wonderful recipes, it organizes the recipes to fit your needs and preferences.

Check out our recipe box on Yummly!  It's a great place to organize all your favorite recipes and find new recipes. Simply use the "yum" button on our blog to add your favorite Cherchies® recipes to your Yummly Recipe Box.  Have you "yummed" today?

 

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Cooking Tip: What to Do with Parmesan Cheese Rinds

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Cooking Tip: What to Do With Parmesan Cheese Rinds

What to do with those leftover Parmesan Cheese rinds?  I hate to waste food, so my answer?  Freeze it!  I had my "a-ha" moment years ago when I was watching Rachel Ray (love ya) as I was cooking.  She mentioned that instead of tossing the Parmesan Cheese rinds, save them for sauces later.  A-ha!

Since then, I freeze the rinds and use them at a later time to flavor my red and white sauces, as well as many of our soups.  Who knew?  Thanks Rachel!

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5 Ingredient Recipes

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As a mom of three, I'm usually pressed for time in between school work, after-school activities, work, play, etc., and I'm always looking for easy recipes (with very few ingredients) to prepare for my family or elegant enough to serve to our friends. Here are some of my favorite Cherchies® 5 Ingredient or Less Recipes.  Enjoy!

 

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Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe

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"Easy and Elegant"  is my mother-in-law's mantra and I have resolved to follow it with my own family and friends.   Who wants to be in the kitchen the entire time?  This easy recipe mainly focuses on pantry items and is about as simple as it gets.  It's the perfect salad for a potluck, game day tailgating, or a summer get together because it can be made ahead and can be served at room temperature.   You could also serve this dish as a dip with chips for an easy healthy appetizer.  

I like this recipe because it serves a crowd (12-14 people), but it also it uses our Pretty Peppers, which imparts a nice tang to this dish.  

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp.) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 15 oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz. can white shoe peg corn, drained and rinsed (could use fresh corn)
  • 1/2 jar Cherchies® Pretty Peppers
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup of celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped


Preparation

Mix the Cider Vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.  Cool completely.

In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients and then add the vinagrette.- refrigerate and serve with a slotted spoon (you may want to pour off some marinade before serving).  Serves 12-14.  Enjoy!

Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe

Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe

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