Recipe Roundup- Easy & Elegant Valentines Day Menus

Why go out on Valentine's Day with all the fuss, the expense, and crowds when you can spend time with your significant other or family and have an easy and elegant meal at home?

While I am a sucker for this seemingly cheesy holiday, I would rather spend the evening at home with my hubby and kiddos. Some of my fondest memories of our children growing up are those little moments at home where we created something special...Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes in the morning, heart-shaped, Homemade Pop Tarts as an afternoon snack, and so much more! A little creativity can go a long way, and it does not have to be expensive, but it speaks volumes! The humbling part? It is when your teenager says, "Mom, are you making the heart-shaped Pop Tarts again this year?" Priceless!

Valentine's Day at home is the way to go. So, whether you're celebrating by yourself, with your special Valentine or with your family, we wanted to share our favorite recipes with you to help make your day extra special. Happy Valentine's Day!"

Breakfast Ideas

Rise and Shine- Brunch or Breakfast in Bed

Sweets for Your Sweetie- Breakfast on the Go!

Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Butter Spreads and Cherchies® Preserves.
Blackberry Monkey Bread Muffins- Featuring Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves.
Homemade Toaster Strudel Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Butter Spreads and Cherchies® Preserves.

Rise and Shine- Eggs Your Way!

Black Bean & Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.
Lemon Dill Breakfast Sandwich Recipe- Dill and eggs? Yes! Featuring Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning Blend.
Tex-Mex Avocado Toast Recipe- The perfect start to the day featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend and Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.

Lunch

Salmon Niçoise With Champagne Herb Vinaigrette Recipe- Ooh La La! Our Cherchies® Champagne Mustard is the Pièce De Résitance of this salad.
Applesauce Parfait Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Apple Butter Spread.
Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Recipe- Salty, sweet, and savory in one bite! This features our Cherchies® Fig Preserves.

Surf and Turf Dinner for Two

Spice Things up!

Pepper Steak Stir Fry- This mouth-watering peppered steak stir fry recipe, featuring Cherchies® NEW Brush ‘N Broil Sauce, is easy to make, will not disappoint in flavor.
Pretty Cream Cheese Recipe- Start the night off right with our roasted Pretty Peppers over cream cheese.
Parmesan Pepper Knots Recipe- Featuring Cherchies®Lem’n Pepper Spicy Blend, these are "knot" your typical rolls.

Champagne Dinner

Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe- featuring our two favorites, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard and Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves.
Champagne Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe- The "beet goes one" with our Champagne Mustard in the vinaigrette.
Cream Cheese Pie Recipe- A delightful end to any meal featuring Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves.

Dinner with the Family

Ham, Turkey and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Rolled to perfection with Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard. Make it a family event!
Pretty Glazed Carrots Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Pretty Peppers.
Cherry Pie Cookie Bites Recipe- Sweet little morsels for your sweet heart(s), featuring Cherchies® Cherry Butter Spread.

A Family Favorite with a Twist!

Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich Recipe- A tasty slow cooker recipe you need to add to your meal rotation. The flavors are amazing in this dish!
Lemon Raspberry Fruit Pizza Recipe- with Cherchies® Fig Preserves.
The Best Darn Garlic Bread Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Garlic and Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning Blends.

Fancy Frenchy for the kiddos!

Champagne Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe- Easy and elegant featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.
French Green Beans Recipe- featuring Cherchies Pretty Peppers.
Cherry Apple Tart Recipe- Cutie pies made with Cherchies® Cherry Butter Spread.

Have a great Valentine's Day and thank you for visiting our blog!

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Recipe Roundup- 24 Amazing Game Day Recipes

January 30, 2018recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

THE EAGLES ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!! Wow! Will someone pinch me, as I am still trying to embrace that notion? As you can imagine, here in Pennsylvania, Super Bowl fever has struck big-time. It is so exciting! How will you be celebrating the big game this Sunday? Will you have a party? Will you spend a quiet evening at home? Do you like football? (I won't hold it against you if you don't:).

Our Super Bowl party will be extra special this Sunday as we cheer on our beloved Philadelphia Eagles vs. The New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII (fingers crossed). As with any game day event, celebrating is always more enjoyable with family and friends, but it is also the food that takes center stage. Do you have your menu ready?

We have taken the guess work out of "What shall I serve for game day?" Whether you are rooting for our determined Eagles or that "other team:)", tackle your appetite with these easy peasy game day recipes. Arrange your food in a snack stadium (see below), and you and your hors d'oeuvres will certainly score big with your guests!

GO EAGLES!!

"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 Cherchies® Pretty or 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 or 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 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 Terrapin Ridge Farms Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing and 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.

PHILLY Cream Cheese of course!

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

Score a touchdown with a Snack Stadium!

Arrange all your favorite recipes into a snack stadium for even more impact!
Use common household items to create your Snack Stadium, such as cut up boxes, cardboard magazine holders, etc.
Get creative!- Here we used our Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe as the field, our Oh Soo Simple Salsa Recipe, Pretty Pepper Hummus, and Lemon Dill Dip as the end zones.

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Recipe Roundup- 25 Amazing Chicken Recipes

December 18, 2017leftovers, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Originally posted in 2017 (Updated 2/21/2024)

Hello friends. Do you have a favorite protein you like to cook with? Our family loves chicken (or turkey around the holidays) in all its forms. Whether in salads, sandwiches, soups, appetizers, main dishes, etc., chicken is a staple in our household that undoubtedly appears on our menu several times a week, as opposed to beef and pork. I love it because it is versatile and adaptable to various flavors, cooking methods, and recipes, it's economical (have I mentioned we have college students with hearty appetites?), and it's a healthier version, as opposed to red meats. Win-win!

Because we love you and we love chicken, we've gathered up our favorite chicken recipes to share with you. Also, enjoy some fun chicken facts below.

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

Fun Facts About Chicken

Let's talk chicken.

Did you know that Americans eat more than 85 pounds of poultry annually, and chicken is more widely consumed than other meat? (https://kochfoods.com/about-chicken/americas-favorite/).
Consumers love the taste and practicality, as it marries various spices and seasonings well. (https://kochfoods.com/about-chicken/americas-favorite/)
Chicken is an affordable protein—much less expensive than beef or pork. (https://kochfoods.com/about-chicken/americas-favorite/)
For health-conscious individuals, chicken is high in protein, low in calories, rich in essential vitamins like iron, zinc, and vitamin B, and low in fat and cholesterol. -(https://kochfoods.com/about-chicken/americas-favorite/)
Leftover chicken can be used in countless recipes.
Chicken is available year-round from any grocery stores and delis.

Chicken Recipes

Breakfast

Black Bean & Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe- featuring Cherchies Select Grillng Rub & Seasoning Blend and Cherchies Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Lunch

Chicken Salad Pie- featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard
Tex-Mex French Bread Pizzas- featuring Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa
Pot Pie Soup

Dinner

Chicken Pad Thai Recipe-featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning
Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Recipe-using Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning
Champagne Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.
Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

Chicken Fried Rice Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

Grilling

Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe- featuring Cherchies Select Grillng Rub & Seasoning Blend.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Lem'n Pepper Seasoning Blend.
Spicy Cherry Chicken Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Hot Pepper Jams and Cherchies Garlic Seasoning Blend.

Pepper Jam Kabobs Recipe- featuring Cherchies Hot Pepper Jams.
Blackberry Mustard Wing Recipe- featuring Cherchies Champagne Mustard and Cherchies Seedless Blackberry Preserves.

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Recipe Roundup- 15 Easy Appetizer Recipes (Plus Bonus)

November 9, 2017appetizers, parties, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Believe it or not, the holidays are knocking on our door, which means entertaining and family gatherings are soon to come! Have no fear, we have got you covered! Whether you are the courteous hostess or the gracious guest, our 15 favorite quick and easy appetizers are elegant enough for any occasion.

1. Fig and Herbed Brie Cups Recipe- Sweet and savory in one mini morsel, featuring Brie cheese, Thyme, and Cherchies® Fig Preserves.

2. Pretty Pepper Hummus Recipe- Sweet peppers and homemade deliciousness; featuring Cherchies® Pretty Peppers or for more of a kick, Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers.

3. Sausage Bites With Cranberry Mustard- Sweet and savory and oh sooo easy, featuring Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.

Sausage Bites With Cranberry Mustard Recipe

4. Hot Pecan Spread Recipe- Perfect enough for a crowd! We dare you to try just one bite! This recipe features Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Pretty Peppers.

5. Seared Citrus Cilantro Scallops Recipe- Impress your guests with these elegant savory gems, featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

6. Tomato Basil Cups Recipe- Bacon, tomatoes and Swiss Cheese, all bundled up with Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.

7. Tuna Pinwheel Recipe- Buttery, savory, melt-in-your mouth tuna bites, featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

8. Cherry Hot Pepper Bruschetta Recipe- Cherries, blue cheese, and Cherchies® Cherry Hot Pepper Jam all piled atop a lovely toasted baguette. Substitute cranberries and Cherchies® Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam for the holidays.

9. Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe- Salty bacon, crunchy water chestnuts, and tangy sweet Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard. Tasty!

10. Herbed Dip Recipe- Whether it's a refreshing dill or garlic, or a spicier cajun or mexican flair, our seasoning blends make a tasty dip for all seasons! Serve vegetables and dip in shot glasses for a festive party display.

11. Pretty Crab Cake Recipe- Make this recipe, except roll the crab cakes into miniature cakes and serve with Peach Salsa Dipping Sauce. The products featured are Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa, and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

12. Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprints Recipe- Cheesy, savory, sweet appetizer bites. Prepare an assortment of thumbprints with our Hot Pepper Jams or sweet preserves. Festive, easy, and fun!

13. Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Appetizer- Unexpected company? No problem! Keep your pantry stocked with Cherchies® Hot Pepper Jams or preserves and serve over cream cheese for an amazingly quick appetizer!

Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipe

14. Cocktail Meatballs Recipe- Place meatballs, Cherchies® Cranberry Preserves or Cherchies® Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam and chili sauce into a crock pot, turn it on low and walk away! Meatballs will be ready when guests arrive!

15. Marinated Cheese Recipe- Always the "big cheese" at any party, but grab some for yourself, because this appetizer will disappear before your eyes! This recipe features Cherchies® Pretty OR Pretty Hot Peppers and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

16. BONUS! I couldn't decide on just 15, because my favorite go-to recipe of all time for last minute guests...A CHEESE PLATE! Purchase some nice cheeses, crackers, meats, olives, dried fruit, etc., and pair them with different Cherchies® Hot Pepper Jams, Cherchies® Preserves, or Cherchies® Mustards. Allow your guests to come up with different combinations for a flavor explosion. The perfect conversation starter!