Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

This is one of my favorite dip recipes!  It's light, it's refreshing, and our Cherchies® lemon dill spice makes this dip irresistibly good.  Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning is our original and still most popular seasoning (Did I mention it comes in two sizes?).  Obviously it is fabulous in a dip, but It's also great on chicken, fish, eggs, and vegetables. 

Combining equal parts of mayonnaise and sour cream enhances the flavors of the spices in this dip, and I would definitely NOT leave out the mayonnaise.  (Actually, you could substitute the sour cream with greek yogurt and use light mayo for a lighter version).  I would recommend making this dip a day ahead, as the flavors tend to intensify over time!  We also have a no-salt lemon dill seasoning!  Try our other seasoning blends in lieu of the Lem 'n Dill for an array of tasty dips.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup sour cream (you can substitute fat-free Greek yogurt

• 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning (Try our other spices and seasoning blends in lieu of the Lem 'n Dill)

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.  Chill dip for at least two hours (can be made a day ahead).  

For a fun twist on veggies and dip, try arranging the veggies in shot glasses with the dip at the bottom. Vloia...instant cute individual appetizers!  I made these cuties for my parent's recent surprise 50th Anniversary party. They were a huge hit! 

Maybe your kids would even eat their veggies presented this way;)  (Mine did!) 

For a Halloween flair, cut up orange peppers to look like Jack o Lanterns, cutting a wide mouth to allow the dip to ooze out.  Spooky!  Enjoy!

Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

Candied Pepper Jam Bacon Recipe

Candied Pepper Jam Bacon Recipe

Sometimes you just need to eat bacon, because I said so! Everything in moderation, right?

I have been wanting to try this for a long time...candied bacon.  I was very intrigued by the whole concept, so I researched the ingredients, and found mostly maple syrup (sugar) and/or brown sugar, and sometimes a spice like cayenne.  Then I thought pepper jam...hmmm...we have that!  So I decided to give it a try. Below, I used our hot pepper jams (sweet, spicy and salty) as well as our Lem'n Raspberry Marmalade (the lemon and the raspberry, combined with the salty bacon was to die for). The result, amazing!  Buy our Cherchies® Pepper Jams today, and you'll have them in time to impress your guests for the holiday weekend.

Ingredients

• Bacon, sliced in half (you could use entire slice without cutting)
• 1 Tablespoon (per slice) Cherchies®Cherry Hot Pepper Jam (or Cherchies® Strawberry Hot Pepper Jam, Cherchies® Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam for the holidays, or Cherchies®Lem'n Raspberry Marmalade)

Preparation

Slice desired amounts of bacon and place in jelly roll pan.  Spread about 1 Tablespoon of pepper jam on each slice of bacon.  Cook at 350 until bacon is cooked to your desired doneness.  Serve the bacon on a pretty platter or glass for an appetizer.  It's that easy!  Enjoy!

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Summer Meatball Sliders Recipe

Summer Meatball Sliders Recipe

For a last minute lunch, I whipped up these cuties for my daughter and her friend.  They were playing in the water and I asked them to give me a warning when they were hungry.  Immediately, they said, "Warning!"  Yikes, I needed something quick.  I came out with these 5 minutes later...mom saved the day, plus the little umbrellas were a hit, a perfect summer treat:)

Ingredients

• King Hawaiian rolls (or any slider rolls will do)
• Frozen Meatballs (I usually make my own meatballs (using our Garlic Seasoning) and freeze a bunch for later
• Your favorite spaghetti sauce
• Shredded Mozzarella cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a medium pan, heat meatballs in sauce until the meatballs are cooked.  When meatballs are cooked, place one meatball on each of the slider rolls.  (Optional, add mozzarella cheese on top of meatballs) Secure with your favorite pick.  Enjoy!

Cheesy Guacamole Bites Recipe

Cheesy Guacamole Bites Recipe

This appetizer is super easy and a great way to use leftover guacamole. Let's face it: Guacamole itself is perfection, but turning it into these bite-sized morsels is heaven. The combination of cheese, guacamole, Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend, and spicy sauce is a Tex-Mex party in your mouth!

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Ingredients

• Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack work well, or a combination of both)

• 1 melon ball scooper (spoon will work fine too)

• 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

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) mayonnaise

• 1 Tablespoon Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning

• Parchment paper

• Small (quart size) resealable plastic bag

• Baking sheets

Preparation (Guacamole photos included on Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  While oven is warming, prepare the guacamole.  Halve avocados, and remove pits with a knife. (Put blade into pit, and gently twist to remove). Make small slits in avocado shells with a knife, and scoop out the avocado.

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 juice into the bowl.  Stir.

Add salsa, Cherchies Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, chopped onions and mix everything together.  Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning.  Carefully scoop mayonnaise mixture into the corner of a small resealable plastic bag (this will act as your decorating bag), and snip a tiny corner off the end of the bag (or scoop the mixture into a decorating tool).

Line baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle about 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) of cheese onto parchment paper, creating compact mounds of cheese.  Bake in the oven for a few minutes. You will need to watch closely, so the cheese doesn't burn.  Allow cheese to cool for a few minutes then carefully transfer to a platter with a spatula.

Using a melon ball scooper or spoon, dollop a scoop of guacamole on top of the cooled cheese disc. Decorate the guacamole bites with the mayonnaise/grilling seasoning mixture.  Ole!