Cherry Hot Pepper Bruschetta Recipe

May 14, 2015appetizers, snacks, lunchSheri SpalloneComment

Red, white, and bleu:) Summer cherries make my mouth salivate, and this recipe is perfect as a quick appetizer or a snack. The hot pepper jam adds a nice kick to the cherries. If you would prefer a sweeter version of this recipe, without the kick, then try our Strawberry or Cherry Butters.

Who says you have to save this for guests? Treat yourselves to these little morsels...go ahead, it's ok:)

Ingredients

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1 cup cherries (dark summer cherries are the best...could also use frozen cherries that have been defrosted), pitted and chopped
3-4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam (could substitute Cherchies Strawberry or Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly, or for a little less kick, try our Cherry and Strawberry Butters.
Blue Cheese, crumbled
1-2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
Baguette, sliced

Preparation

Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and set aside. Turn the grill on to high, allowing the grill to heat up for 5 minutes, then turn grill down to low. Place baguette slices on grill and brown for a few minutes on each side. The bread will be slightly toasted on each side but yet soft in the middle...a perfect base for the bruschetta mixture.

Doesn't that look pretty? Next, pit the cherries and coarsely chop.

In a medium bowl, mix the cherries with the Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam. You could stop right here and just eat spoonfuls of this glorious mixture. But wait, there's more!

The assembly...Make sure to do this just as guests arrive. Lay the grilled bread slices on a platter. Generously top the grilled baguette slices with the cherry mixture. Then, sprinkle the slices with the blue cheese and almonds. Heaven! Enjoy.

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Pizzazzed Steak Recipe

May 11, 2015entrees, lunch, grillingSheri SpalloneComment

It's grillin' time, folks! My family and I grill year-round, even in snowy weather; however, it's always nicer when the weather is warmer. I prefer flip-flops over snow boots any day!

Prepare to embark on a flavor journey with Cherchies® Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning Blend. This unique blend adds a depth of flavor to grilled meats and vegetables, promising to tantalize your taste buds like never before. Don't miss out on this tasty, savory seasoning blend—you're in for a delightful surprise.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have used this seasoning in your recipes. We would love to hear from you! Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Ingredients

Your choice of steak (Ribeye, Pork Chop, Lamb, etc)
2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Cherchies Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning (Cherchies Select Grilling Seasoning and Rub would also be a nice choice)
1 Tablespoon butter per steak (optional)

Preparation

Turn the Grill onto high to heat up, then when grill is ready, turn down to low.

Sprinkle Cherchies Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning generously over both sides of the steak, pressing the seasoning blend into the meat. While grill is firing up, allow meat to sit out for a bit to absorb the flavors.

Grill steaks for about 5-8 minutes on one side, depending on thickness and your "pink" preference, and then flip the steaks over to finish grilling. Take steaks off grill and allow them to rest for about 8 minutes.

But then it gets even better...ADD BUTTER! You heard me right.