Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprint Recipe

Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprint Recipe

Try this cheesy appetizer at your next party.  The cheese and the hot pepper jam, make for a lovely savory presentation, and the combination of the two will make your taste buds sing.  

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded 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 dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  

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

Bake in the oven for 5 minutes.  Remove cheese cookies from the oven, and press your thumb into the top of each ball, creating a well.  Spoon 1 teaspoon pepper jam into the well.  Bake for another 5 minutes, or until edges are lightly brown.

Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe

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Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe

Mmmmm...Guacamole.  Very simple to make, especially using leftover salsa (I used Cherchies Oh Sooo Simple Salsa Recipe), but you can always substitute your favorite salsa.  

However, the unique blend of spices in our Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning takes this guacamole over the top!

 Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup Cherchies Oh Soo Simple Salsa Recipe
• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) (or more to taste) Cherchies Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning
• 1 lime
• 1/2 red onion, chopped

Preparation

Halve avocados, and remove pits with knife.  (Put blade into pit, and gently twist to remove). Make small slits in avocado shells with knife, and scoop out avocado.

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In a medium bowl, mash avocados with a fork.  Depending on your "chunk level" mash until desired consistency (I like to have my guacamole on the chunkier side).  

Slice lime and squeeze into bowl.  Stir.

Add salsa , Cherchies Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, and stir.

Add chopped onions.

The chips are salivating!  For a spooky Halloween version, cut up peppers to resemble Jack o Lanterns, and fill the peppers with the guacamole.  Instant spookiness!

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Oh Sooo Simple Salsa Recipe

Company coming and no salsa?  No problem…Cherchies Salsa seasoning is here to save the day!   I keep this spice and canned diced tomatoes on hand for those impromptu gatherings.  Fresh tomatoes in season are always best, but here in Pennsylvania in the winter, our options are limited.

Ingredients

• 1 (or 2) cans diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 Tbsp.  Cherchies Salsa Seasoning (more to taste)
• 1 small red onion, chopped (optional)
• 1  green pepper, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Take a can of diced tomatoes (or two depending on your company), and drain the tomatoes.  (Option to add chopped onions and pepper at this point, but not necessary).

Sprinkle some Cherchies Salsa Seasoning…sprinkle some more, and stir.  The more you sprinkle, the spicier it will be.  

You might just have to taste your creation…not that that would be a bad thing.  Be careful, this is for company remember?  This seasoning is soooo yummy.

Add your favorite chips, and voila, simple salsa!  Now I’m hungry!!  Enjoy!

Pretty Peppers Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Pretty Peppers Flatbread Pizza Recipe

You had me at pizza!  This recipe is quick and easy and perfect for an appetizer, lunch, or snack.  My children love to cook and will often make this recipe after school, and yes, they eat their peppers!  The Pretty Peppers are just the right amount of sweetness with a little tang.  You need to try them!

Ingredients

• Flatbread of your choice
• Butter or olive oil
• Fresh garlic, minced (can substitute Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs No-Salt Seasoning)
• Cherchies Pretty Peppers
• Mozzarella cheese grated

Preparation

Spread the flatbread with butter or olive oil and top with fresh garlic, Pretty Peppers and Mozzarella cheese.

Place on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

Enjoy!