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Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

appetizers, gluten free, snacksSheri Spallone1 Comment
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This is one of my favorite dip recipes! It's light and refreshing, and our Cherchies® lemon dill spice makes it 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 NOT leave out the mayonnaise.  (You could substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt and use light mayo for a lighter version).  I recommend making this dip a few hours or a day ahead as the flavors intensify over time!  We also have a no-salt lemon dill seasoning!  Try our other seasoning blends instead of the Lem 'n Dill for an array of tasty dips.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried this tasty dip recipe. Return again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Ingredients

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

Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

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Cooking Tip: How to Chill Drinks Without Watering Them Down?

cooking tipsSheri SpalloneComment

How do you chill your drinks without watering them down?  One "sweet" answer, frozen fruit!  I especially love frozen grapes or blueberries to chill my beverages.  But frozen grapes aren't just for chillin', they're also a fantastic snack!  Our family got hooked on frozen grapes a few years back while vacationing in California and It's been a favorite warm weather treat since.

Simply wash the fruit and place it in a bowl and plop it in the freezer.  In a few hours, you'll have lovely "fruity" ice.  You could use any frozen fruit and match it to your beverage of choice for the perfect drink. And a bonus, you get to eat the grapes!

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Candied Pepper Jam Bacon Recipe

appetizers, snacks, breakfastSheri SpalloneComment
Candied Pepper Jam Bacon Recipe

Candied Pepper Jam Bacon Recipe

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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

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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