Easy Pickled Jalapenos Recipe

Easy Pickled Jalapeño Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Makes one jar

Hello friends. If you want to kick up your culinary repertoire and love spicy foods, tangy pickled jalapeños will elevate your cooking to a new level.  Even if you are not a spicy food lover, pickling jalapeños makes the peppers sweeter and milder than fresh jalapeños. They are easy to make and add incredible flavor to Mexican dishes, cheese balls, dips, sandwiches, soups, and much more.  More on that later.  And you'll wonder why you never made them sooner because you will always want them in your refrigerator.  

Have I convinced you yet?

Here's my testimony. I have belonged to a CSA farm share for two summers, and jalapeños are part of the "pick-your-own crop." I avoided them two Summers ago because even though I love foods with a kick, I'm a wimp when it comes to fresh jalapeños or spicy peppers.  

That all changed last summer.  I put on my big girl pants, expanded my palate, and tried pickled jalapeños at a restaurant.  The rest is history, as I was hooked!  I LOVED THEM so much that I needed to make them at home so they would always be available.  

Luckily, last summer's CSA share included a plethora of jalapeños, so I had plenty on hand to experiment with and different recipes to use them in. At the end of the growing season, I sliced and froze the extras so my family and I could enjoy them all winter. This recipe includes only a few ingredients and features Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

Consider pickling these little gems if you're looking for a new go-to condiment to up your cooking game and add incredible flavor to your dishes.  You won't be disappointed.  

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Ingredients

• 6-8 jalapeños, thinly sliced

• 1 clove of garlic, skins removed

• 1 cup white vinegar

• 1 cup water

• 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning

Preparation

I highly recommend using food-safe gloves to slice the jalapeños. The oil residue from these peppers stays on your hands, so be careful not to touch your eyes. Learn from my experience; it is not pleasant.

Wash and dry the jalapeños. Thinly slice the peppers and place them in a clean, sterilized jar with a lid, such as a Mason jar. (I have attached a link to the proper jar sterilizing techniques.) Add the garlic clove to the jar.

Now for the brine (salt water solution). In a small saucepan, simmer the vinegar, water, sugar, and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour the brine over the jalapeños. Let them cool to room temperature, then cover and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. They will keep in the fridge for two weeks.

That’s it. Super simple pickled jalapeños for whenever the craving hits.

*Note: The peppers will turn a lighter green once they connect with the brine.

How To Use Pickled Jalapeños:

• Tacos, enchiladas, and pretty much any Mexican or Tex-Mex dish

• Jalapeno popper dip or cheeseball

• Sandwiches

• Nacho cheese dip

• Pimento Cheese

• Combine with fruits for a delicious relish

• Homemade Salsa, when combined with tomatoes, onions, cilantro

• Egg dishes (omelets, avocado toast, casseroles (egg and chili casserole), deviled eggs

• Beverages- lemonade, margaritas

• Cream of jalapeno soup

• Add to your favorite cornbread recipe for a little kick

• So much more!

Enjoy!

Crispy Dilly Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Crispy Dilly Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

If you have been reading our blog (thank you), you will know that I often refer to our children as leftover haters and take pride in transforming last night's dinner into tonight's masterpiece. It is a great way to waste less and save money. I also love trying new recipes and surprising my family with new culinary creations to keep things fresh in our meal rotation. Today’s recipe: Crispy Dilly Zucchini Fritters featuring Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill Seasoning.

Now that hubby and I are empty nesters, with the youngest two currently in college, I discovered that my biggest culinary challenge is my hubby, and changing his palate (who is, by far, the pickiest in our family) is my new mission. Our family has a one-bite rule. They do not have to like what we prepare but must try it, and the same goes for picky husbands. Challenge accepted;)

Let's talk zucchini, not necessarily my hubby's favorite but a colossal canvas for my mission. Our garden has abundantly provided us with a plethora of zucchini this summer, and aside from stir-fries, sauteeing, zucchini bread (more on that in another post), or even giving to neighbors, I needed a new recipe for zucchini fast, and this tasty zucchini fritter recipe is the perfect experiment for a picky non-veggie loving hubby.

The result, HE LOVED IT, as did our college students, who are home for the Summer. They even went for seconds! And the next day…hubby went looking for more leftover fritters for a snack but unfortunately came up short (our children had gobbled them up).

This easy recipe, featuring Cherchies® Lem ‘N Dill Seasoning Blend, comes together in minutes. It is crispy on the outside and flavorful and moist in the middle. The hardest part about this recipe is squeezing the water out of the zucchini. The more water you squeeze out of the zucchini, the better the fritters will turn out. I have yet to try this recipe in our air fryer but report back if you do.

So, if you have more zucchini than you know what to do with and are looking for a tasty vegetable recipe, consider making these crispy dilly zucchini fritters, but grab some for yourself, as they will disappear right before your eyes! Family and picky hubby approved.

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini (or one large zucchini)

• 2 teaspoons (tsp.) salt

• 4 scallions, diced

• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning

• 1 large egg, beaten (might need more depending on zucchini)

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup cornmeal

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) cornstarch

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) baking powder

• Canola or olive oil for frying

• Sour cream or **special sauce (optional) for dipping

• Extra diced scallions or chives to garnish (optional)

**Special Sauce Ingredients: (optional)

• Mix equal parts of mayonnaise and Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard in a bowl.

Preparation
Grate zucchini into a colander with a box grater in the sink, or use a food processor with a shredding attachment. Toss the zucchini with two teaspoons of salt. Let the shredded zucchini sit in a colander over a large bowl for 10 minutes. The salt will draw out the moisture from the zucchini.

After 10 minutes, put the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. The more liquid squeezed out, the crispier the fritters will be.

Add the drained zucchini, scallions, parsley, Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning, egg, cheese, cornmeal, cornstarch, and baking powder to a large bowl. Mix to combine. (To make this dairy-free, omit Parmesan cheese or substitute with vegan parmesan cheese).

Add a thin layer of oil to a pan, and over medium heat, add spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture. Flatten with a spatula and pan-fry until golden brown (3-5 minutes per side). Once the fritters are cooked, remove them from the pan and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.

Serve with sour cream or **special sauce, garnished with scallions or chives for dipping.

Lemon Dill Bread Recipe

Lemon Dill Bread Recipe

Prep Time:  10 Minutes
Cook Time:  8-12 Minutes
Difficulty:  Easy

You will wonder how you ever served crescent rolls any other way when you serve these savory rolls, laced with lemon, butter, and dill.

Add a twist to your favorite crescent rolls. For this recipe, we used refrigerated crescent rolls, butter, parmesan cheese, and Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning. Our college students raved about this recipe and we are confident your family will too!

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Ingredients 

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning (or Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning NO_SALT)

• 2 teaspoons (tsp) parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls

Preparation 
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (350 degrees for a non-stick baking sheet).

Unroll the dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Melt butter and add Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning and parmesan cheese.  Blend thoroughly. 

Baste each triangle from the crescent roll package with the mixture before rolling and baking.  Roll up triangles, beginning with the wide end, and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet or parchment paper.

For presentation, I like to dab the outside of the rolls with a little butter mixture.  This is optional.  Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!

Picked Red Onion Recipe

Tasty Pickle Red Onions Recipe

If you want to add a pop of zing and an extra dimension of flavor and crunch to your sandwiches, Southwestern dishes, burgers, etc., you need to make these tangy-sweet pickled red onions. Beware, once you make them, you'll wonder why you never made them before, and you'll obsess about keeping a jar on hand in the refrigerator at all times:). Well, maybe not obsess:).

Homemade pickled onions are incredibly delicious and easy to make. They brighten up any dish with a tangy pop of flavor, require a handful of ingredients, and take minutes to prepare. If you haven't tried them, your tastebuds are missing out. The main ingredients for pickled onions are usually vinegar, water, and salt. There are fancier recipes on the internet, sometimes with fresh herbs, garlic, fruit, peppercorns, etc.; however, our version features red onions, Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, apple cider vinegar, and red wine vinegar (* homemade-see notes).

As I've often mentioned in other blog posts, our children (now college students) are often guinea pigs and our best food critics for new recipes that I create. Over the years, it has been wonderful watching their palates mature with them trying different foods, including pickled red onions. When our daughter and son came home for the weekend recently for a visit, their favorite Taco Night was on the menu. It was the perfect time to introduce pickled red onions as one of the taco toppings, and I was pleasantly surprised at their reactions. They gave the pickled red onions a thumbs up!   

Still not convinced? Here are 19 mouth-watering examples of why you should make pickled onions today to have on hand when the moment strikes to add a burst of tanginess to your dishes. Your tastebuds will thank you.  

1. As a topping for tacos

2. In sandwiches and wraps

3. As a fixing for bagel and lox boards

4. As a topping for pizza

5. In burgers

6. On top of avocado toast

7. In mayo-based fillings (eg. deviled eggs, salads)

8. In salads

9. As a topping for hotdogs or sausage

10. As a topping on stews or chili

11. In dips- rich dips like spinach artichoke

12. Use the vinegar as a marinade when finished with the pickled onions.

13. As a martini instead of Gimlet

14. In coleslaw

15. As a compliment to Indian food- it pairs nicely with the heat in their dishes

16. As a topping for baked potatoes w/ sour cream, and/or butter

17. As an accompaniment to charcuterie, especially pate

18. In beans- a pot of pintos or black beans with sour cream, cornbread, and pickled onions

19. Add to scrambled eggs.

20. In BBQ sandwiches

If you haven’t tried pickled onions, then you are missing out. They are incredibly delicious and easy to make, and they bring a new depth of flavor and texture to your favorite dishes. Are you ready to give this recipe a try?

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Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (* we used homemade red wine vinegar- optional)

• 1/4 cup sugar or honey

• 1 teaspoon (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning (or Cherchies® Garlic ‘n Herbs No-Salt Seasoning)

• 1/8 teaspoon (tsp.) ground allspice

• A pinch of red pepper flakes or a few peppercorns

Ingredients for Homemade Red Wine Vinegar

• equal parts of apple cider vinegar and leftover red wine. (best if made a few days to a week ahead)

Preparation

Remove the outer layer of the onion. Slice the onion at half beginning with the root side of the onion. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, thinly slice the onion into half-moon slices. Set aside.

Add to a medium saucepan, the apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, Cherchies Garlic Seasoning, allspice, and red pepper flakes. Turn the saucepan on low and cook for a few minutes (stirring occasionally) until the sugar or honey has dissolved. Turn the pan off.

Add the onions to the pan and allow the mixture to cool.

Remove the onions from the saucepan with tongs and add them to a clean mason jar (or jar with a lid). Pour the remaining liquid in the pan into the mason jar. Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap, refrigerate, and enjoy.