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

Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

Salads

Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Sides

Entrees

Baked Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe

Desserts

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Recipe Roundup-Top 20 Game Day Recipes

February 3, 2016parties, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Munchdown! It's almost time for the Super Bowl folks and that means parties, which means food!

To help with your football party planning, I've listed 20 of our favorite quick and easy Cherchies® recipes to make your party is extra "super".

Now go, have yourself a game day party...even if you don't like football (What???...just kidding... I won't hold it against you, if you won't hold it against me that I like football...or The Eagles...sorry guys, maybe next year;)

Appetizers

Marinated Cheese Recipe- A make ahead must! The Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning and our Pretty Peppers "score" big in this recipe.
Muffuletta Cream Cheese Roll-Up Recipe- The flavors of the classic New Orleans "Muffuletta" in a bite-sized appetizer.
Cheesy Havarti-Dill Pull Apart Bread- Soft, crunchy artisan bread, melty Havarti cheese, drippy butter and Lemon dill spice...oh my!
Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- What would a party be without dips? This dip is so refreshing and our Cherchies® lemon dill spice makes this dip irresistibly good.
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.
Artichoke and Cheese Squares- Score points for flavor.
Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- This recipe is a touchdown (sorry, couldn't help myself), and feeds a large crowd. A savory cheesecake with peppers and Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa. Yumm!
Oh Sooo Simple Salsa Recipe- Last minute get-together? No problem! Our Salsa Seasoning with Lime will turn any can of tomatoes into a delicious salsa! For an added bonus, add Velveeta Cheese to your newly made salsa, and microwave until melted... instant queso!
Candied Pepper Jam Bacon- Bacon and football just seem perfect together for some reason, but then again bacon goes with everything;)

Main Meal/Heartier Appetizers

Ham and Mustard Biscuit Recipe- It doesn't get much easier than biscuit sliders with ham, cheese, and mustard. Or have a slider spread with different fillings (meatballs,pulled pork...).
Bake Chicken Tenders with Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce- A sweet and tangy compliment to the chicken.
Double Decker Tacos- Have a taco bar!
Yes, soup for you! (Seinfeld flashback)- With over 20 soups, we have just the one to warm you and your family. Plus, most of our soups can be made in a crockpot (except for the quick cooking soups!)
Melt in Your Mouth Pulled Pork- 5 Ingredients, including our Select Grilling Rub and Seasoning Blend.
Grilled Herb Chicken Legs- Fire up the grill, and add olive oil and your favorite Cherchies® seasoning blend
Honey and Lime Grilled Shrimp- Lime, Cilantro, and honey will make your taste buds sing!
Festive Deviled Eggs- Always a crowd favorite, any occasion.

Desserts

Blackberry or Lemon Raspberry Monkey Bread Muffins- These little cuties are so quick and easy and will be a hit at your next party. Make them both!
Lemon Raspberry Fruit Pizza Recipe- Serious fruit flavor! Perfect for a crowd.
Apple Butter Crisp- warm apples with a delightful crunchy topping.

Have a super party folks!

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