Strawberry Pepper Jam Kabobs Recipes

May 14, 2015entrees, glaze marinade & sauce, lunch, grillingSheri SpalloneComment

Updated 6/17/26

Summer is almost officially here, and to me, nothing screams summer fun more than "food on a stick" (popsicles, corn dogs, kabobs, etc.) These quick, easy, and tasty Strawberry Hot Pepper Kabobs (featuring Cherchies® Strawberry Hot Pepper Jam and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard) are perfect for kicking off Summer with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

2-3 Chicken breasts, cut into cubes (more for a crowd)
2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Cherchies Garlic Seasoning (Can substitute Cherchies Garlic'n Herbs No Salt Seasoning)
1 teaspoon (tsp) pepper
1 Pineapple cut into chunks (scales removed and cored. For this recipe, I only used 1/2 of the pineapple).
1 pound of cherry or grape tomatoes, washed
2 Tablespoons Cherchies Champagne Mustard (more for a crowd). Like it spicier? try Cherchies Hot Banana Pepper Mustard
1/2 jar of Cherchies Strawberry Hot Pepper Jam (try Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam, Cherchies Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam, or Cherchies Lem'n Raspberry Marmalade for a different twist)
Cooking spray
Skewers (soaked 30 minutes prior to cooking)
*2 cups of cooked rice seasoned with Cherchies Garlic and Herbs No Salt Seasoning (optional)

Preparation

Soak skewers in a shallow casserole dish 30 minutes prior to cooking.

On a large plate, season both sides of chicken with Cherchies Garlic Seasoning and pepper. Set aside. In the meantime, spray grill with cooking spray, light grill, and turn gril onto high.

While the grill is warming, core and cut pineapple into chunks and cut chicken into cubes. Skewer chicken, pineapple, and tomatoes onto skewers. ( I usually put the vegetables and fruit on seperate skewers, due to the differnt cooking times). Turn grill down to low. Place chicken on grill and cook for a few minutes on each side.

After the chicken has cooked for a few minutes, add the pineapple skewers to the grill, and cook for a few minutes on each side. If you've never had grilled pineapple, you're in for a real treat! All the sugars in the pineapple come to life, for flavors that will make your taste buds tingle.

The tomatoes are the last to enter the grill, since they don't take as long to cook. (They look pretty with grill marks).

While the kabobs are cooking, make the glaze. Combine champagne mustard and pepper jam in a small bowl. As kabobs are finishing cooking, brush half of the glaze onto the kabobs, reserving the rest for the presentation at the end.

Remove chicken, pineapple, and tomatoes from the grill and set aside to absorb all the juices. Serve over rice seasoned with Cherchies Garlic'n Herbs No Salt Seasoning (optional). Brush skewers with remaining glaze. Dinner is served! Enjoy.

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Cherry Hot Pepper Bruschetta Recipe

May 14, 2015appetizers, snacks, lunchSheri SpalloneComment

Red, white, and bleu:) Summer cherries make my mouth salivate, and this recipe is perfect as a quick appetizer or a snack. The hot pepper jam adds a nice kick to the cherries. If you would prefer a sweeter version of this recipe, without the kick, then try our Strawberry or Cherry Butters.

Who says you have to save this for guests? Treat yourselves to these little morsels...go ahead, it's ok:)

Ingredients

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1 cup cherries (dark summer cherries are the best...could also use frozen cherries that have been defrosted), pitted and chopped
3-4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam (could substitute Cherchies Strawberry or Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly, or for a little less kick, try our Cherry and Strawberry Butters.
Blue Cheese, crumbled
1-2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
Baguette, sliced

Preparation

Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and set aside. Turn the grill on to high, allowing the grill to heat up for 5 minutes, then turn grill down to low. Place baguette slices on grill and brown for a few minutes on each side. The bread will be slightly toasted on each side but yet soft in the middle...a perfect base for the bruschetta mixture.

Doesn't that look pretty? Next, pit the cherries and coarsely chop.

In a medium bowl, mix the cherries with the Cherchies Cherry Hot Pepper Jam. You could stop right here and just eat spoonfuls of this glorious mixture. But wait, there's more!

The assembly...Make sure to do this just as guests arrive. Lay the grilled bread slices on a platter. Generously top the grilled baguette slices with the cherry mixture. Then, sprinkle the slices with the blue cheese and almonds. Heaven! Enjoy.

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Pizzazzed Steak Recipe

May 11, 2015entrees, lunch, grillingSheri SpalloneComment

It's grillin' time, folks! My family and I grill year-round, even in snowy weather; however, it's always nicer when the weather is warmer. I prefer flip-flops over snow boots any day!

Prepare to embark on a flavor journey with Cherchies® Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning Blend. This unique blend adds a depth of flavor to grilled meats and vegetables, promising to tantalize your taste buds like never before. Don't miss out on this tasty, savory seasoning blend—you're in for a delightful surprise.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have used this seasoning in your recipes. We would love to hear from you! Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Ingredients

Your choice of steak (Ribeye, Pork Chop, Lamb, etc)
2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Cherchies Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning (Cherchies Select Grilling Seasoning and Rub would also be a nice choice)
1 Tablespoon butter per steak (optional)

Preparation

Turn the Grill onto high to heat up, then when grill is ready, turn down to low.

Sprinkle Cherchies Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning generously over both sides of the steak, pressing the seasoning blend into the meat. While grill is firing up, allow meat to sit out for a bit to absorb the flavors.

Grill steaks for about 5-8 minutes on one side, depending on thickness and your "pink" preference, and then flip the steaks over to finish grilling. Take steaks off grill and allow them to rest for about 8 minutes.

But then it gets even better...ADD BUTTER! You heard me right.

After the meat has rested, slice it up! Serve it with our Strawberry Salad, and you have a lovely warm weather (or cold;) meal. Enjoy!

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Lemon Dill Mashed Potatoes Recipe

April 18, 2015side dishesSheri SpalloneComment

Mashed potatoes in my opinion, are the quintessential comfort food. This recipe adds a new "twist" to regular mashed potatoes. In this recipe, we used Cherchies Lem 'n Dill Seasoning to add a nice zing to the potatoes. Another option would be to experiment with some of our other spices. Garlic Potatoes, made with our Cherchies Garlic Seasoning or Garlic 'n Herbs No-Salt Seasoning would be a refreshing substitution. For those who like to "spice things up", our Select Grilling Rub and Seasoning would make the perfect compliment to a Tex-Mex dish.

Ingredients

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8-10 Gold potatoes, peeled and cut in half
10 cups of water, or enough to cover potatoes
1-2 teaspoons (tsp) salt
3 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Butter
4 oz. Cream Cheese, room temperature
1 Tablespoon (Tbsp), or more to taste Cherchies Lem 'n Dill Seasoning
1/3 cup 1/2 and 1/2 (add more or less for desired consistency)

Preparation

In a large pot, boil potatoes in water with 1-2 teaspoons of salt, until potatoes are fork tender (this means they seem tender when you put a fork into them). Drain potatoes, and while potatoes are still hot, add butter and Lem 'n Dill seasoning (or if you were really organized, you could dip into your premade Cherchies Herbed Butter Recipe). This can either be done right in the pan or in a large bowl.

Add 1/2 and 1/2 (more or less depending on taste...everyone has his or her own consistency preference), and cream cheese. Mix with a mixer until potatoes are light and fluffy.