Fresh Zucchini Pie Recipe

Fresh Zucchini Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:  65 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy

Serves 8

Is zucchini growing out of your ears this Summer? Our garden has abundantly provided us with a plethora of zucchini this summer. As mentioned in my recent post, aside from stir-fries, sauteeing, fritters, zucchini bread (more on that in another post), or even giving to neighbors, I needed another recipe to share with you to use up our bounty. Introducing our Fresh Zucchini Pie Recipe!

This garden-fresh recipe features, you guessed it, ZUCCHINI, mushrooms, eggs, cheese, Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill and Cherchies® Garlic Seasonings, and an unusual hash brown pie crust. We have tried other recipes without using Cherchies® Seasonings, and the result is not the same.

This easy recipe would be perfect for brunch, “Meatless Monday,” dinner, or any time you have a hankering for fresh veggies, cheese, and potatoes. Serve this zucchini pie with our Cranberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal.

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Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen loose-pack hash brown potatoes, thawed (*You can also make your own hash browns. See Note below).

• 1 beaten egg

• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning

• 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms

• 1 TBSP. margarine or butter

• 3 beaten eggs

• 3/4 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese

• 1⁄2 cup milk

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons (tsp.) snipped fresh oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) salt

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) pepper

• cooking spray

*Note: This time, we made our own hash browns with gold potatoes that we had on hand and our food processor’s shredding attachment for this picture. Before we assembled this pie, we soaked the potatoes in cold water to avoid turning brown and then drained them on a clean dish towel.

Preparation

Combine one egg, onion, and Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir in potatoes. Transfer the potato mixture to a 9-inch pie plate or a 10-inch quiche dish. Pat the mixture in the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Bake uncovered in a 400° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. (I accidentally cooked my crust too long for the photo).

Cool slightly on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. In a large skillet, sauté zucchini and mushrooms in butter until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Arrange the zucchini mixture atop the crust.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining three eggs, cheese, milk, Cherchies® Lem’N Dill and Garlic Seasonings, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the zucchini mixture into the hash brown crust. Bake in the oven at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Fresh Zucchini Pie. Enjoy!

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs Recipe

Originally posted 2015. Updated with new content and photos.

Summer means grilling! My family and I grill year-round, and during the winter, my brave hubby battles the elements and grills in his winter coat and snow boots. I'm not that brave. I'm a wimp in the cold and opt to grill inside with my stove's attachment.

This easy recipe requires only a few ingredients and is perfect for those impromptu get-togethers. You could easily use this recipe on chicken breasts, wings, etc., but legs were the choice this time, and I chose to use Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend. 

Try our other flavorful spices too! (I usually make a batch of chicken legs with an assortment of our seasoning blends and have our guests choose their favorites). This recipe would be a lot of fun for a game night meal.

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Ingredients

• Chicken legs

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend 

**(Could substitute Cherchies®Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning, Cherchies®Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, Cherchies®Garlic Seasoning, Cherchies®Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning, Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning, or Cherchies®Pepper 'n Lime Seasoning for a completely different taste...or mix them up!)

Preparation

Light the grill and turn it on high.  After five minutes, turn the grill down to low.

Brush Olive oil on Chicken legs.  Generously coat all sides of chicken with Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend (or any of our seasoning blends).

Place chicken legs on the grill and cook, turning every five minutes until juices run clear.  The result, lovely, juicy grilled chicken legs.  Enjoy!

Lem'n Pepper Chicken Recipe

Creole Kabobs Recipe

Creole Kabobs Recipe

We love it when customers send us recipes using our gourmet products.  This tasty recipe, sent to us by Kim S. of Honeybrook, PA, features Cherchies® Brush 'N Broil sauce and Cherchies® Lem 'N Pepper Seasoning Blend.  It is “family-approved, and you will elicit oohs and aahs every time you make these tasty kabobs.”

Have you ever noticed people seem happier when the weather is warmer?  Did you know summer is the favorite season for most? I love Summer!  Flip flops, warm sunshine, flowers, swimming, the beach, the smells of barbeques wafting through the air... Summer is alive and vibrant!  It is a time for cookouts and to slow down, grill, and chill with family and friends, and easy peasy no-fuss meals are a must on the menu.  

Speaking of grilling, our Brush 'N Broil Sauce is like liquid gold in a bottle for all you grill masters out there and the key to this recipe's intense flavor.  This specialty non-ketchup sauce is like none other, a mildly hot sauce made with olive oil and a rich blend of spices and natural flavors.  It is perfect in stir-fries, as a dip, and especially as a marinade for meats, seafood, and vegetables. 

So if you are looking to amp up your grilling game with an easy recipe guaranteed to impress your family and friends, consider these flavorful kabobs featuring Cherchies® Brush 'N Broil Sauce!  You will not be disappointed.

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Ingredients

• 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 lb. Andouille sausage, cut into 1⁄2 inch thick rounds (You can substitute German sausage)

• 1 can pineapple chunks (fresh is fine too)

• 1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1⁄2 cup Cherchies® Brush 'N Broil Sauce

• Non-stick cooking spray

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem 'N Pepper Spicy Seasoning Blend

Preparation

Spray 4 to 6 skewers with cooking spray. Put ingredients on a skewer in the order they are listed in the recipe. (Skewer the sausage through the casing, leaving the cut edge open for even cooking. Skewer the shrimp through the length of the shrimp.)

Place skewers on a cookie tray and brush generously with Brush 'N Broil, turning to coat evenly on all sides.

Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Place on grill over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes per 1/4 turn.

Sprinkle with Lem'n Pepper Spicy Seasoning Blend during the last two minutes of grilling.

Enjoy!

Steak Fajitas Recipe

Steak Fajitas Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2-4 hours for marinade)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 4-6

Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe for those busy nights? This tasty steak fajita recipe with steak, peppers, onions, and Cherchies® flavorful Brush ‘N Broil Sauce is the answer!

Mexican Night usually appears on our menu plan at least once a week, either in the form of tacos, casseroles, or these delicious fajitas. This easy recipe is perfect for casual family gatherings or entertaining a crowd (you would need to adjust the proportions accordingly). Aside from the marinating (which is crucial), this entire recipe comes together in minutes, leaving more time to enjoy your family or guests.

So if you are ready to amp up your dinner routine, consider making these tasty fajitas. Your family will thank you! Grab Cherchies® NEW Brush ‘N Broil Sauce (a must for these flavorful fajitas), some tortillas, and your favorite fixings (sour cream, cheese, beans, guacamole, etc.), and make it a Mexican Night tonight. Serve these fajitas with our Chardonnay, Lime & Cilantro Rice Recipe, and some fruit, and you have a complete meal in under 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Ingredients

• 11⁄2 lbs. of round steak (chicken breast can also be used)

• 1/4 cup lime juice

• 1/4 cup tequila

• 3/4 tsp. (teaspoon) baking soda*

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 green pepper, sliced into strips

• 3 Tbsp. (Tablespoons) Cherchies® Brush ‘N Broil Sauce

• 12 flour tortillas, warmed in the oven.

• Shredded cheddar cheese

• sour cream

• tomatoes, chopped

• avocado, chopped

Preparation
Clean and remove seeds and membranes from peppers, and cut them into thin strips. Cut onions into thin strips. Set aside. (Feel free to use whatever peppers you have. We had green and orange on hand). Slice round steak on the diagonal (against the grain) about 1/4 inch thick. Place strips in a plastic bag with lime juice, tequila, and baking soda and marinate for 2 to 4 hours. 

*Some cuts of meat, such as top round, flank steak, London Broil, etc., can be very tough, even after marinating. A trick we learned for turning tough meat into juicy morsels when cooked is using baking soda in the marinade. It helps break down the proteins while marinating, producing tender, juicy meat.

When the meat has marinated, sauté onion and green pepper strips in 1 TBSP. of Brush 'n Broil Sauce for 2 to 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from the skillet.

Add marinated beef (or chicken) strips to the skillet with the remaining 2 TBSP. of Brush 'n Broil Sauce. Cook for two minutes on medium-high heat.

Add vegetables and stir-fry for another 2 minutes or until heated through. Fill oven-warmed tortillas with vegetables and beef and serve with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and avocado. Serve these fajitas with our Cilantro Rice Recipe for a nice compliment. Enjoy!