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Herbed Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

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Herbed Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Cook Time:  30 minutes  Difficulty:  Easy

For years, my Southern mother-in-law tried to incorporate sweet potato casserole into our Thanksgiving and Easter feasts, and every year my family, including my hubby, would politely and inconspicuously push the sweet potato casserole off to the side of their plate. Sneaky family;)

I actually liked the casserole (score one for the daughter-in-law:).  My husband actually said, "There's no way you will get me to like sweet potatoes".  Well friends, I LOVE a good challenge like the next person, so guess who won?  

I was on a mission, sweet potatoes or bust, so I took a leap of faith again (I often do that with my family and cooking), and made a savory version of this healthy root vegetable...baked sweet potato fries!  I used oil, Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, Thyme, and Rosemary.   Delicious!

I was shocked...the fries were devoured by everyone, including dear hubby:)  We now have these fries at least once a week.  So, make these easy, tasty, savory fries for your family today!  Your family will ask for seconds!

Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Wash the potatoes with a vegetable brush and warm water.  Peel the potatoes and slice into 1/2 wedges.  

Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, pepper, Thyme, and Rosemary.   Mix the potatoes by hand to ensure all the potatoes are covered with the oil and the spices.  Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.   The potatoes should be crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.  

Serve with your favorite burger, our Herbed Corn on the Cob, and our Strawberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal.  Enjoy!

 

 

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Hot Pepper Baked Beans Recipe

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Hot Pepper Baked Beans Recipe

Cook Time:  60 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy

The perfect side dish for any barbeque!

Ingredients

  • 7 pieces bacon, cut into pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (14 - 15 oz. ) black beans
  • 1 can (14 - 15 oz.) Great Northern or Navy Beans
  • 2 cans (14 - 15 oz.) chili beans
  • 1 jar Terrapin Ridge Hot Pepper Bacon Jam

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crispy.  Remove bacon and add chopped onion and bell pepper to hot bacon grease.  Saute for 5 - 7 minutes until softened. Add beans and jam.

Stir until well combined and simmer on low heat for 30 - 45 minutes.  Stir occasionally.  This can be transferred to a crockpot and kept on low until ready to serve.   Enjoy!

*Note- after sauteing the vegetables, you can throw all the ingredients into a crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 4 hours.

Serves 10 - 12 as a side dish

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French Green Beans Recipe

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French Green Beans Recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes  

Difficulty: Easy

I'm always looking for easy, tasty, vegetable dishes, and this recipe is cheesy with a touch of heat from the peppers.  We used our new Pretty Hot Peppers to "spice things up".  

This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings and potluck get-togethers.

Ingredients

  • 2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen French style green beans
  • 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp) butter
  • 4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) flour
  • Milk
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) dry mustard
  • 1 jar Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook beans in a pan with 1/2 cup of water for 3-4 minutes.  Melt butter and blend with flour.  

Drain beans and use this liquid and enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid.  Add to butter and flour mixture and stir until thickened.  Season with salt, Worcestershire, and mustard.  

Add 1/2 jar of Pretty Hot Peppers and 1/2 cup of cheese to the sauce.  Place beans in a casserole dish and pour sauce over top.  

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 jar of Pretty Hot Peppers on top of bean mixture.  Sprinkle the remaining cheese to cover.  

Cook for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.  Turn on broiler during the last couple of minutes to brown the cheese.  Happy Cooking!

Serves 8-10

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Homemade Cherry Applesauce Recipe

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Cherry Applesauce Recipe

Cooking Time:  About 30 minutes  Difficulty:  Easy

Homemade applesauce needs no introduction, but what about cherry or strawberry applesauce? (What?)  Variety is the spice of life, right? 

We have a one-bite rule in our family (I am notorious for trying new things on our kiddos), but I never mention the word "new"...EVER...they get very suspicious. Recently, I made a "new" version of their beloved applesauce and waited for their reactions. 

Apple butter (apples cooked down to a butter consistency) is my secret ingredient in my applesauce.  This time, I made my kiddo's favorite chunky applesauce (Granny Smith and Gala apples, pictured) and substituted cherry butter for the apple butter.  Then I watched and waited with bated breath as their faces contorted as they took their first bite.   It was quite funny.

Needless to say, the "new version" was such a hit, the next night I tried Strawberry Applesauce. Success!  So, it's time to "spice up" your applesauce recipe and introduce Cherchies® Cherry Butter or Cherchies® Strawberry Butter".  Who knows, maybe your family will love it too!

Here's how it's made.

Ingredients

Preparation

Roughly chop the apples and place them in a large bowl with the lemon juice.  Mix the apples and the lemon juice until apples are coated.  Add the apples to a skillet or pan and turn heat to low.  Add the Cherry Butter Spread (Yea baby!) and cinnamon. 

Cook apples on low, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.  There is usually enough liquid from the cherry butter and the juice from the apples, but you may need to add a little water as the applesauce cooks. You can certainly mash the apples as you go, but as I mentioned, my kiddos prefer the chunks;)  

Enjoy!

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