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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe

This recipe was submitted by John Williams of Sun City West, Arizona and was selected as our September Recipe of the Month!

Here's what John had to say "I came up with this recipe for dinner guests one rainy Saturday afternoon. Not only did my guests rave about this recipe, but also my wife told me I was in charge of appetizers from now on!"

Ingredients:

Preparation:
Cut chicken into thin strips (20 pieces). Place mustard, honey and lemon in a bowl and mix.

Cut bacon strips in half and wrap around the chicken strips. Place chicken on a roasting tray (you can line tray with foil for easy clean-up if you prefer). Brush chicken with 1/2 of the marinade.
Bake 10 - 13 minutes in a 425 degree oven until bacon is crispy. Flip chicken over and brush with remaining marinade.
Continue cooking for about 10 - 13 minutes until bacon is crispy. Keep an eye on chicken so it does not dry out.

Serves 6 - 8 people.

Enjoy!
 

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Pizzazzed Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

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Pizzazzed Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

How was your garden this summer?  Did you grow tomatoes?  Luckily, we had a plethora of fresh juicy ripe tomatoes all summer long and we enjoyed summer's bounty in many different recipes.

This recipe sort of came out of necessity. We were invited to a last minute neighborhood potluck, and so I used what I had on hand and came up with this refreshing summer salad.   I used an assortment of fresh ripe tomatoes, sliced onions, feta cheese, our NEW Basil Pizzazz, and a lemony vinaigrette.

Sure enough, this delicious salad was devoured (yay me).  You have to try this easy refreshing salad.  The flavors will tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • Assortment of fresh tomatoes, sliced into fourths (6-8 depending on size of tomatoes and crowd)

  • 1 small sweet onion, sliced thin

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1-2 Teaspoons (tsp) Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz

  • 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Olive Oil

  • 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) White Balsamic Vinegar

  • 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) fresh lemon juice

  • 1 sprig of fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, the vinegar, and the lemon juice to make the vinaigrette. Set aside.

Wash and slice the tomatoes into fourths depending on the size of tomatoes.  Spread the tomato slices on a pretty platter.  Sprinkle with the onion slices, the feta cheese, and the Basil Pizzazz.  Right before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and serve.  Voila, easy peasy!  Enjoy!

Pizzazzed Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

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Aunt Esther's Potato Salad Recipe

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This flavorful potato salad is perfect for picnics, barbecue's, and outdoor parties. 

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. potatoes 

  • 1 cucumber, diced 

  • 1 medium onion, diced 

  • 1/2 cup vinegar 

  • 1/2 cup oil 

  • 1 tsp. salt 

  • 1/2 tsp. pepper 

  • 1 cup mayonnaise 

  • 1 cup sour cream 

  • 2 tsp. Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning

Preparation

Peel and boil potatoes and drain well. Chop into large pieces. Mix 1/4 cup vinegar, oil salt and pepper and pour over potatoes.

Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, the remaining 1/4 cup vinegar and Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning. Pour over cucumber and onion. Add this mixture to potato mixture and toss well to serve.

Serves 20 to 25.

Enjoy!

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Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Recipe

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes  Difficulty: Easy

This is my favorite go-to appetizer recipe!    It's delicious, easy, elegant, and with only two ingredients (three if you count the crackers), entertaining doesn't get any simpler.

At any given time our pantry is stocked with at least one of our mouth-watering Hot Pepper Jams.  Aside from appetizers, Hot Pepper Jams can be used in a variety of recipes, such as glazes for meat, kabobs, candied bacon, meatballs, etc.  

So if you're looking for something quick, easy, and tasty, grab a jar of Cherchies® Hot Pepper Jam, (Cherry, Cranberry, or Strawberry), a block of cream cheese, your favorite crackers, and voila, instant entertaining.  We dare you to try just one bite!

Can't decide?  Try them all:)

Ingredients:  

Preparation

Spread the cream cheese onto a plate.  Spoon the Hot Pepper Jam over top the cream cheese.  Or, be daring and dollop one third of the cream cheese with each of the Hot Pepper Jams and let your guests decide their favorite:)  

Serve with crackers.  Easy Peasy...done!  Enjoy!

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