Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

This is one of my favorite dip recipes!  It's light, it's refreshing, and our Cherchies® lemon dill spice makes this dip irresistibly good.  Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning is our original and still most popular seasoning (Did I mention it comes in two sizes?).  Obviously it is fabulous in a dip, but It's also great on chicken, fish, eggs, and vegetables. 

Combining equal parts of mayonnaise and sour cream enhances the flavors of the spices in this dip, and I would definitely NOT leave out the mayonnaise.  (Actually, you could substitute the sour cream with greek yogurt and use light mayo for a lighter version).  I would recommend making this dip a day ahead, as the flavors tend to intensify over time!  We also have a no-salt lemon dill seasoning!  Try our other seasoning blends in lieu of the Lem 'n Dill for an array of tasty dips.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup sour cream (you can substitute fat-free Greek yogurt

• 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning (Try our other spices and seasoning blends in lieu of the Lem 'n Dill)

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.  Chill dip for at least two hours (can be made a day ahead).  

For a fun twist on veggies and dip, try arranging the veggies in shot glasses with the dip at the bottom. Vloia...instant cute individual appetizers!  I made these cuties for my parent's recent surprise 50th Anniversary party. They were a huge hit! 

Maybe your kids would even eat their veggies presented this way;)  (Mine did!) 

For a Halloween flair, cut up orange peppers to look like Jack o Lanterns, cutting a wide mouth to allow the dip to ooze out.  Spooky!  Enjoy!

Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

Savory Wedge Bread Recipe

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It was a cold and dreary day here in Pennsylvania, and I wanted comfort and thought of soup...and bread. Unfortunately, bread is one of my weaknesses...and chocolate...and cheese...hmmm,  I may  have to go to weakness anonymous.

All kidding aside, this bread is perfect, it's light and fluffy with just a hint of heat.  Try serving this along with our White Bean Chili With Jalapeno Peppers.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) sugar

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend or our New Basil Pizzazz

• 1 beaten egg

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/4 cup white wine

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except for the Parmesan cheese.  

Spread dough in a greased 8-inch round pan.  Sprinkle cheese over the dough before baking at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until done.  

Cut into wedges to serve.  A perfect accompaniment to one of our fabulous soups.  Happy Cooking!

Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

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Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

This dish has it all, it's quick, it's easy, and it's elegant.  I love that this dish can be made ahead, but it's the presentation that makes this entree special.  Your guests will think you spent hours preparing this meal.  Shhh, don't tell them!

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsb.) olive oil
• 1 1/2- 2 lbs. flank steak pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• wooden skewers (soaked 30 minutes before grilling)
• 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies®Garlic Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) pepper
• 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) Cherchies®Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning or Cherchies®Lem 'n Pepper Seasoning

Preparation

If cooking immediately, soak skewers 30 minutes before cooking meat.  

Prepare the cream cheese mixture and the meat.  Mix together the cream cheese, garlic seasoning, and pepper and set aside.  Pound the flank steak between two sheets of plastic until the meat is about 1/2 inch thick.  Generously season both sides of the flank steak with Pepper Pizzazz or Lem 'n Pepper Seasonings.

Spread the seasoned flank steak with the cream cheese mixture.

Add the chopped pepper and spinach. Carefully roll the meat with plastic wrap (Use the same plastic that you used to pound the meat).  If going to cook immediately, take the soaked skewers and pierce the steak roll with the skewers about 1 inch apart.  (If making ahead, wrap rolled meat in plastic and refrigerate, making sure to take meat out 30 minutes before cooking).

Turn griddle or pan on medium and drizzle with olive oil.  Slice the steak roll between the skewers and add the steak skewers to the griddle or pan.  Cook on each side for a few minutes or until done to your preferance (Pink, no pink...).  Your family or friends will think you are a culinary genius!  Enjoy!

Herbed Corn on the Cob Recipe

Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob Recipe

Corn on the cob, a quintessential must for summer!  For this recipe, we've spiced things up and decided to try our Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning on corn.  Oh my goodness!  As if corn on the cob, slathered with butter, could get any better!  It will definitely be a party in your mouth.  

Ingredients

• Corn

• 1/2 stick of butter, melted (more depending on amount of corn)

• Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning (1 teaspoon (Tsp) to for each ear of corn or more depending on taste). Feel free to substitute any of our other seasoning blends such as Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill, Cherchies®Garlic Seasoning, Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub and Seasoning, and for a spicier flair, try our Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning with Lime, Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend, or Cherchies® Pepper Pizzazz seasoning blends.

Preparation

Fill a large pot with water.  Turn stove on high.  Place pot on the stove and when water comes to a boil, place corn in the water.  Cook the corn for about three minutes, or until corn is done to your likeness. 

While corn is cooking, melt butter and  Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning in a microwave.  Try our other seasoning blends to "spice things up".

Drain corn and pour butter mixture over corn.  Enjoy!