Easy and Elegant Entertaining Menus

Easy and Elegant Entertaining Ideas

I have loved theme parties as long as I can remember. When I was working in Corporate America, I planned all the corporate hospitality events in my division.

When I became a mom, I was all about the themed birthday parties.  

As my kiddos grew, I volunteered to "help" at my children's school's Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.  I ended up chairing the event for 9 years.

Themes to me, always seem to make planning easier, from the invitations, and the decorations, to the food.  It just seems to flow.  Who doesn't like a plan?

Consider me your personal event planner.  I thought you might enjoy a few themed Cherchies® menus to make your entertaining easy and elegant.  

(I'll do a blog in the future with some creative themed parties, complete with invitations and decorations). Happy Entertaining!

Ladies Luncheon

• Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprint Recipe
• Egg Salad Stuffed Shells Recipe
• Apple and Shrimp Salad Recipe
• Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe
• Sherried Tomato Recipe
• Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
• Luscious Ladyfingers Recipe

Gameday

• Easy Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipe
• Sausage Bites with Cranberry Mustard Recipe
• Pretty Peppers Flatbread Pizza Recipe
• Lemon Dill Dip Recipe
• Baked Blackberry Mustard Wings Recipe
• Melt in your Mouth Ribs Recipe
• Apple Butter Crisp Recipe

Romantic Dinner for Two

• Champagne and Apple Endive Recipe
• Hot Pepper Jam and Brie Cups Recipe
• Strawberry Spinach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe
• Steak Au Poivre Recipe OR
• Champagne Steak Recipe
• Rose's Roasted Champagne Beets Recipe
• Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Brunch

• Cherry Hot Pepper Bruschetta Recipe
• Lemon Dill Lox Recipe
• Blackberry Monkey Bread Muffin Recipe
• Lemon Raspberry Monkey Bread Muffin Recipe
• Waffles with Cranberry Butter Spread Recipe
• Breakfast Sausage and Eggs Recipe
• Eggs 'n Chile Recipe
• Blackberry Champagne Salad Recipe
• Fruit Salad with Champagne Honey Mustard Dressing
• Ham and Mustard Biscuit Recipe

Mexican Fiesta  

• Shrimp Ceviche Shooter Recipe
• Oh Sooo Simple Salsa Recipe
• Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe
• Sassy Chicken Tostadas Recipe
• Peachy Fish Tacos Recipe
• Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe
• Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob Recipe

Backyard Grilling

• Marinated Cheese Recipe
• Garlic Krispies Recipe
• Herbed Corn on the Cob Recipe
• Sassy Chicken Skewers Recipe
• Pepper Jam Grilled Pineapple Recipe
• Caprese Salad Recipe
• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe
• Aunt Ester's Potato Salad Recipe
• Lemon Raspberry Fruit Pizza Recipe

Top 10 Ten Recipes for a Successful BBQ + Bonus

Top 10 Recipes for a Successful Backyard BBQ

It is officially summer…my favorite season! Have you ever noticed people seem happier when the weather is warmer and that summer is the favorite season for most? Now you know:) Flip flops, warm sunshine, flowers, swimming, the beach, and the smells of barbeques wafting through the air... Summer is alive and vibrant! 

Summer is also a time to slow down, kick back, relax and spend quality time with family and friends.  Simply put, summer screams easy entertaining!

Whether it is a summer BBQ, a potluck, a bonfire, time at the beach, or a birthday celebration, we have rounded up 10 of our favorite easy recipes to ensure a successful summer gathering, allowing more time for you to enjoy the bounties of summer and quality time with those you love.

As always, thank you for stopping by!  Come back and visit us often!

Happy Summer!

APPETIZERS

• Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Recipe- Two ingredients, our sweet and spicy Pepper Jams and Cream Cheese. (Three if you count the crackers;). Keep jars in your pantry for those last minute potlucks!

• Marinated Cheese Recipe- This recipe can be made ahead and is a sure hit at parties. You may want to get a plate for yourself because they will disappear quickly! The sweetness of the Pretty Peppers and the savory ingredients are a nice compliment to the cheese.

• Baked Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Sauce- It's so simple to make and these tasty morsels disappears right before your eyes. Our Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend, and spicy apricot sauce will your taste buds to a whole new level. Plus they are baked, not fried!

SIDES/SALADS

• Best Darn Coleslaw Recipe featuring Cherchies® Award-winning Champagne Mustard. There is a reason this coleslaw is deemed the best!

• Pepper Jam Grilled Pineapple Recipe- Grilling pineapple brings out the sweet juices of the pineapple. Add our pepper jams, and you have a sweet and spicy party in your mouth!

• Caprese Salad Recipe- Your next go-to summer salad recipe featuring Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning. Embrace all of summer’s glorious bounty…fresh tomatoes and basil. Extremely simple to make!

• Strawberry Spinach Salad- A delightful salad using all our your summer bounty with our Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe.

ENTREES

• Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers- My go-to quick summer recipe with three ingredients, chicken, olive oil, and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub and Seasoning.

• Strawberry Hot Pepper Kabobs- Hot Pepper Jam and Champagne mustard, an award-winning taste!

• Pizzazzed Steak Recipe- Steaks or burgers sprinkled with our Cherchies® Pepper Pizzaz will make your taste buds sing. Three ingredients!

• Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe- Ok, I'm giving you a bonus recipe because this is sooo good.

DESSERTS

• Apple Butter A' La Mode Recipe- Ok, here's another bonus:) No barbecue would be complete without dessert! Apple Butter, Cherry Butter, or Strawberry Butter over ice cream with chocolate...yum!