30 Easy Game Day Recipes Everyone Will Love

Football season is here, and tailgating is in full swing! And for all the baseball fans, the excitement continues with playoff season—if your team is in contention, it’s the perfect time to cheer them on.

To make your game day entertaining a breeze, we’ve gathered 30 of our favorite recipes—quick, easy, and guaranteed crowd-pleasers!

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"Munchdown" on these:

• Cheesy Corn Dog Bites Recipe- A new twist on "Pigs in a Blanket", featuring Cherchies® Champagne or Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

• Pretty Pepper Roll-Up Recipe- featuring Pretty Hot Peppers.

• Sweet & Savory Ham & Cheese Pinwheel Recipe- Delicious bite-sized morsels featuring Cherchies® Mustards.

• Sausage Bites With Cranberry Mustard Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.

• Buttery Soft Philly Pretzel Recipe- Philly pretzels are a must! -featuring Cherchies® mustards.

• Tomato Basil Cups Recipe- Delightful savory bites featuring Cherchies Basil Pizzazz.

Dip away with these tasty dips!

• The Best Layered Taco Dip Recipe- As the name implies, truly the best featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning.

• Hot Pecan Spread Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Pretty Peppers and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

• Pretty Pepper Hummus Recipe- featuring Cherchies®  Pretty Peppers.

More dips!

• Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Use any of our seasoning blends to create a delicious game day dip.

• Oh Sooo Simple Salsa Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning.

• Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe -featuring Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasonings. Olé!

• The Best Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe- A Southern favorite featuring Cherchies® Pretty Peppers and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning Blend.

• Lemon Dill Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe- This “fancy pants” crowd-pleaser recipe features Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill Seasoning Blend.

Bring on the wings!

• Baked Blackberry Mustard Wing Recipe- Sweet and savory wings with Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

• Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe- Grilled to perfection with Cherchies® Lem'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning.

• Spicy Cherry Chicken Wings Recipe- Baked not fried featuring Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam.

Hearty Game Day Food

• Black & White Bean Chili Recipe- A necessity for the game-day featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

• Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Easy and can be made ahead. This recipe features Cherchies® Champagne and Hot Banana Pepper Mustards.

• Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe- Step up your pulled pork recipe a notch with Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

• Cherchies® Soup Mixes- Perfect for entertaining a crowd. Ready in 35 minutes!

• Baked Chicken Tenders With Mustard Dipping Sauce- featuring Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.

• Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich Recipe- Slow-cooked and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness featuring Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

Make a Taco Bar!

• Double Decker Taco Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies Select Grilling Rub and Seasoning Blend.

• Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

• Peachy Fish Taco Recipe- Your tacos will sing with flavor with Cherchies Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa, Cherchies Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro, and Cherchies Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Cheese Please!

• Pepper Cream Cheese Recipe- Sweet and roasted peppers- A quick and easy appetizer with Pretty Peppers.

• Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Appetizer- Quick appetizer featuring Cherchies® Cherry, Cranberry, or Strawberry Hot Pepper Jams.

• Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- Perfect for a large crowd featuring Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa or Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

Charcuterie- Charcuterie or grazing boards are very popular right now. Pair Cherchies® Mustards, Pepper Jams, and Butter Spreads with your favorite cheeses and meats for the perfect complement to your charcuterie platter.

30 Favorite Labor Day Recipes

30 Easy Labor Day, Memorial Day, or July 4th Recipes

Updated 8/31/2023.

Labor Day, the first Monday of September, typically means that white clothes are out, sales are in, summer holidays are over, and football season and classes begin. For many of us, "it's a welcome day off from work or school, to spend time with family and friends, ahead of what is likely to be a busier month than the last ".-Time Magazine.

Labor Day started as a part of the labor union movement to recognize the contributions of men and women in the US workforce, but it is now seen as a chance to celebrate the last weekend of summer. -www.dosomething.org.  

In honor of Labor Day, celebrate your day off and the "unofficial" end to summer with our 30 favorite easy recipes. These recipes would be perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day!

Comment below and let us know if you made any of these recipes. As always, thanks for stopping by:) Please come back again for more tasty recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips.

Happy Labor Day!

Breakfast

• Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

• Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

• Homemade Toaster Strudel Recipe

• Lem 'n Dill Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

• Blackberry Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe

Appetizers

• Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Recipe

• Cheesy Havarti Dill Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

• Pretty Pepper Cream Cheese Recipe

• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe

• Shrimp Ceviche Shooter Recipe

• Tomato Basil Cups Recipe

• Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

Main Dish

• Pizzazzed Burger Recipe

• Double Decker Taco Recipe

• Peachy Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs Recipe

• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

• Strawberry Hot Pepper Kabobs Recipe

• Sassy Grilled Chicken Recipe

• Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe

Sides

• Grilled Balsamic Champagne Vegetables Recipe

• Best Darn Coleslaw Recipe

• Lemony Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

• Rustic Ratatouille Recipe

• Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe

• Herbed Corn on the Cob Recipe

• Caprese Salad Recipe

Desserts

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

• Cherry Apple Tart Recipe

• Refreshing Fruit Pizza Recipe

• Apple Butter A' La Mode Recipe

Recipe Roundup- 24 Quick and Easy Game Day Recipes

24 Quick and Easy Game Day Recipes

Celebrating the Super Bowl is always more enjoyable with family and friends and when your favorite team is playing. Unfortunately, our beloved Philadelphia Eagles fell short of playing in the Super Bowl this year, so celebrating will be different. Aside from actually watching the game, our family’s next favorite thing is the food.

Are you hosting a Super Bowl celebration this weekend? Do you have your menu ready? We have taken the guesswork out of "What shall I serve for game day? " with some of our favorite game-day recipes. So, whoever you are rooting for, tackle your appetite with these easy-peasy game-day recipes.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried any of these recipes. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

"Munchdown" on these:

• Cheesy Corn Dog Bites Recipe- A new twist on "Pigs in a Blanket", featuring Cherchies® Champagne or Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

• Pretty Pepper Roll-Up Recipe- featuring Pretty Hot Peppers.

• Sweet & Savory Ham & Cheese Pinwheel Recipe- Delicious bite-sized morsels featuring Cherchies® Mustards.

• Sausage Bites With Cranberry Mustard Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.

• Buttery Soft Philly Pretzel Recipe- Philly pretzels are a must! -featuring Cherchies® mustards.

• Tomato Basil Cups Recipe- Delightful savory bites featuring Cherchies Basil Pizzazz.

Dip away with these tasty dips!

• The Best Layered Taco Dip Recipe- As the name implies, truly the best featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning.

• Hot Pecan Spread Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

• Pretty Pepper Hummus Recipe- featuring Cherchies  Pretty Hot Peppers.

More dips!

• Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Use any of our seasoning blends to create a delicious game day dip.

• Oh Sooo Simple Salsa Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning.

• Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe -featuring Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasonings. Olé!

Bring on the wings!

• Baked Blackberry Mustard Wing Recipe- Sweet and savory wings with Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

• Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe- Grilled to perfection with Cherchies® Lem'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning.

• Spicy Cherry Chicken Wings Recipe- Baked not fried featuring Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam.

Hearty Game Day Food

• Black & White Bean Chili Recipe- A necessity for the game-day featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

• Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Easy and can be made ahead. This recipe features Cherchies® Champagne and Hot Banana Pepper Mustards.

• Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe- Step up your pulled pork recipe a notch with Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

Make a Taco Bar!

• Double Decker Taco Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies Select Grilling Rub and Seasoning Blend.

• Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

• Peachy Fish Taco Recipe- Your tacos will sing with flavor with Cherchies Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa, Cherchies Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro, and Cherchies Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Cream Cheese of course!

• Hot Pepper Cream Cheese Recipe- Sweet and roasted peppers- A quick and easy appetizer with Pretty Hot Peppers.

• Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Appetizer- Quick appetizer featuring Cherchies® Cherry, Cranberry, or Strawberry Hot Pepper Jams.

• Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- Perfect for a large crowd featuring Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa or Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

Bonus!

Charcuterie- Charcuterie or grazing boards are very popular right now. Pair Cherchies® Mustards with your favorite cheeses and meats for the perfect complement to your charcuterie platter.

Make it a themed charcuterie board!

Recipe Roundup- 40 Amazingly Easy & Elegant New Year's Recipes

40 Amazingly Easy & Elegant New Year's Recipes

Happy New Year!

This is a re-post from 2021 with updated recipes and photos.

Are you ready to ring in the new year? That is a big YES from me! Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve? Perhaps you are having a small gathering 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 40 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 2025. Happy New Year, friends!  Thank you for your loyalty to us since 1978!  Enjoy our 40 favorite New Year's recipes!

Appetizers - Perhaps you like to nibble throughout the evening.  These quick and easy appetizer ideas are perfect for an appetizer night. Choose from a few or several:)

• Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe- The flavors burst will overload your taste buds!

• 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.

• Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Perfect for vegetables, crackers, or a dip for shrimp- featuring our signature spice, Lem 'n Dill Seasoning Blend

• Fig and Herbed Brie Cups Recipe- These savory fig cuties hit all the flavor notes in one tasty bite

• Salmon and Dill Rollups Recipe- The perfect snack for cozying up by the fire or a fancy appetizer to share with your significant other over a bottle of bubbly.

• Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- The perfect appetizer for a larger crowd.

• Honey 'n Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe- Sweet and tangy. Use shorter skewers or picks for individual-sized portions.

• Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprints Recipe- Cheese and fruit with a kick

• Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe - A timeless recipe perfect for any occasion.

• A cheese plate (see How to Create an Easy Cheese Plate blog)

• Garlic Krispies Recipe- A surprising crunch. Save some for yourself...they won't last long.

• Best Layered Taco Dip- Perfect for a hungry crowd!

• Baked Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Lemon Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Small Plates- Looking for heartier bites during the evening rather than a full meal?  Then you'll want to try these delicious recipes.

• Ham and Mustard Biscuits- Toast in the New Year with Champagne...mustard that is!

• Herbed Antipasto Skewers Recipe- Marinated in a flavorful Basil vinaigrette, these skewers take minutes to prepare, require no cooking, and can be made in advance.

• Sweet and Savory Ham & Cheese Pinwheels- We dare you to try just one!

• Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers- Anything on a stick looks festive! Don't want to skewer? Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve with toothpicks.

• Cheesy Corn Dog Bites Recipe- Perfect for game day or game night. Enveloped in a super moist, cheesy, corn muffin and tinged with Champagne Mustard, these savory wieners will score a touchdown with your gang.

• 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!

• Stacked Crab Mango Avocado Salad Recipe- Serve with crackers for everyone to enjoy!

• Egg Salad Stuffed Shells- Arrange on a bed of lettuce on a platter.

• Ham, Turkey and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Slice into 1 inch sections, serve with marinara sauce, and voila, instant appetizer!

• Apple and Shrimp Salad Recipe- Unique ingredients for a tasty combination!

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.

• Shrimp Ettouffée Recipe- Pair it with our Cajun Cornbread Recipe and a green salad.

• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe- Pair it with our Grilled Shrimp Salad for a new twist on surf and turf!

• Seafood Casserole Recipe- Our Cranberry Spinach Salad would compliment this dish quite well!

• Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe- Pair with our Cranberry Spinach Salad, our for a delightful meal.

• 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!

• Slow Cooker Pork, Apple, and Sauerkraut Recipe- Ring in the New Year with a traditional “good luck” meal of pork and sauerkraut.

• Salmon Niçoise With Champagne Herb Vinaigrette Recipe- Oooh La La- A complete tasty meal in one dish!

Desserts- End the year with a sweet treat!

• Homemade Toaster Strudel Recipe- Tasty and delicious.

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe- No crust, no fuss!

• Cherry Apple Tart Recipe- Rustic, sweet, and delicious.

• Swirled Cheesecake Brownie Recipe- Chocolate and cheese, the perfect combination.

Happy New Year!