appetizers

Cherry Hot Pepper Bruschetta Recipe

May 14, 2015appetizers, snacks, lunchSheri SpalloneComment

Red, white, and bleu:) Summer cherries make my mouth salivate, and this recipe is perfect as a quick appetizer or a snack. The hot pepper jam adds a nice kick to the cherries. If you would prefer a sweeter version of this recipe, without the kick, then try our Strawberry or Cherry Butters.

Who says you have to save this for guests? Treat yourselves to these little morsels...go ahead, it's ok:)

Ingredients

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1 cup cherries (dark summer cherries are the best...could also use frozen cherries that have been defrosted), pitted and chopped
3-4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam (could substitute Cherchies Strawberry or Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly, or for a little less kick, try our Cherry and Strawberry Butters.
Blue Cheese, crumbled
1-2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
Baguette, sliced

Preparation

Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and set aside. Turn the grill on to high, allowing the grill to heat up for 5 minutes, then turn grill down to low. Place baguette slices on grill and brown for a few minutes on each side. The bread will be slightly toasted on each side but yet soft in the middle...a perfect base for the bruschetta mixture.

Doesn't that look pretty? Next, pit the cherries and coarsely chop.

In a medium bowl, mix the cherries with the Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam. You could stop right here and just eat spoonfuls of this glorious mixture. But wait, there's more!

The assembly...Make sure to do this just as guests arrive. Lay the grilled bread slices on a platter. Generously top the grilled baguette slices with the cherry mixture. Then, sprinkle the slices with the blue cheese and almonds. Heaven! Enjoy.

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Ham and Mustard Biscuit Recipe

April 7, 2015appetizers, leftovers, lunch, breakfastSheri SpalloneComment

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What could be better than biscuits and ham? Biscuits with ham and Cherchies® signature award-winning champagne mustard, Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard, and for a spicier palate, Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

Leftover holiday ham makes its debut in these little beauties, and the mustard elevates the biscuits to the next level. These quick and easy sandwiches are perfect as a hearty appetizer, lunch, or gameday snack. For testing purposes, we used 1 package of refrigerated biscuits, cooked. Feel free to use your own biscuit recipe.

So what are you waiting for? You are missing out if you haven’t tried Cherchies® award-winning mustards and biscuits.

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

“I have been buying this for over 20 years (Champagne Mustard) and give it as gifts with pretzels which people love and look forward to.”- Bonnie
“This CHERCHIES CRANBERRY MUSTARD is singularly unique and flavorful. There is no substitute.” Greg
“The best mustard (Hot Banana Pepper Mustard) I've ever tasted!!!” - Robert

For more reviews, check out www.cherchies.com.

Ingredients

1 package of refrigerated biscuits, cooked according to package directions.
Leftover ham sliced
Cherchies Champagne Mustard (1 teaspoon (tsp) per biscuit), Cherchies Hot Banana Pepper Mustard, or Cherchies Cranberry Mustard.

Preparation

Cook biscuits according to package directions. Slice biscuits in half, and place on plate. Add 1 teaspoon (more to taste) of champagne mustard to biscuit. Load biscuits with several slices of ham.

Instant sandwich! Enjoy.

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Lemon Dill Cucumber Roulades Recipe

March 18, 2015appetizers, snacksSheri SpalloneComment

Impress your guests with this easy appetizer, or save it for yourself as an elegant snack.

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers (often referred to as seedless cucumbers), partially peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Cherchies Lem 'n Dill Seasoning
Smoked salmon

Preparation

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With a vegetable peeler, peel strips of skin off, creating a striped effect. (This is merely for presentation and completely optional). Seedless cucumbers have very thin skins and don't normally need to be peeled.

Slice cucumber with a knife into 1 inch chunks.

Hollow out half of each slice (don't go all the way through) with a small melon ball scooper or small spoon. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine Cherchies Lem 'n Dill Seasoning with cream cheese.

Spoon small amounts of Lem 'n Dill mixture into cucumber rounds. Carefully remove small pieces of smoked salmon, and roll into a decorative presentation. (See picture).

Sprinkle some Lem 'n Dil Seasoning on top of salmon...a lovely elegant treat.

Enjoy!

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Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprint Recipe

March 18, 2015appetizers, snacksSheri SpalloneComment

Try this cheesy appetizer at your next party. The cheese and the Cherchies® Hot Pepper Jams make for a lovely, savory presentation, and the combination will make your taste buds sing.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) chilled butter, chopped
1/2 cup Cherchies Strawberry Hot Pepper Jam, Cherchies Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam, Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam, or for a sweeter option, try our Cherchies Blackberry Preserves, Cherchies Champagne Preserves with Champagne, or our Cherchies Fig Preserves with Cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Blend butter, flour, and cheese in a food processor until dough forms into a ball.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll dough into small balls (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) and place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.

Bake for 5 minutes. Remove cheese cookies from the oven, and press your thumb into the top of each ball, creating a well. Spoon one teaspoon of pepper jam into the well. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

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