Stuffed Pepper Mummy Recipe

Stuffed Pepper Mummy Recipe

So, it's October, which means Fall.  Contrary to the typical conjured images of brilliant garnet, amber, and gold leaves, where the crisp air commands sweaters and bonfires, such is not the case in Pennsylvania.  It is 80 degrees and green!  I do not mind holding onto the tropical weather a bit longer, but at the same time, it is hard to think about Halloween when it feels like summer!

Do you like Halloween?   I don't know whether it is the inner child in me or the fact we have children, and their excitement over the years has excited us, but I have always been a sucker for party themes, themed food, theme decorations, etc., and Halloween is no exception.  

These stuffed mummy peppers are so stinking cute and the epitome of Halloween, spooky and fun (even if it is 80 degrees where you live)! They are quick and tasty, a fabulous use for leftover peppers, and are a delightful Halloween appetizer or snack. The filling possibilities are endless, but our favorite is our Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread, which is chock full of fresh vegetables and herbs.  You could also use chili or our Tomato Basil Cups filling to stuff the peppers. And talk about quality time in the kitchen!  Assembling the mummies is an ideal project for spending time with the kiddos, regardless of age.  Our children are teenagers now, but they still enjoy helping in the kitchen, especially when food is fun! Priceless!

Serve these mummies with our Festive Deviled Eyeballs, Witches Cheese Brooms, Spooky Jack-o-Lanterns, and Spooky English Muffin Pizzas for a very eerie Halloween feast!

*Note: for those with a spicier palate, instead of mini peppers, you could always substitute jalapeno peppers.

Thank you for stopping by!  Happy early Halloween!

Ingredients 

• 1 bag mini peppers (usually found in most grocery stores or bulk discount grocery stores, costco, Bj's, etc.), sliced in half, seeds removed

• Veggie Cream Cheese Spread Recipe  orTomato Basil Cup filling recipe

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough, cut into thin strips (we used Pillsbury's newest product, crescent sheets.  You could easily use crescent rolls and pinch the seams together before cutting).

• Googly candy eyeballs (Wilton, I found these at my local party store)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Wash and cut peppers in half.  Remove seeds.  

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out pepper halves.  Fill each pepper with cheese mixture (see above).  Set aside.  On a lightly floured surface, with a sharp knife, cut the crescent rolls into thin strips (about 1/2 inch).  Carefully wrap the peppers, criss crossing the dough to resemble a mummy.  

Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until dough is golden brown.  Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes.  Add googly candy eyes for that last minute spookiness.  (Important- do not be tempted to put the eyes on before baking, as they will disappear, literally, they will melt! Not that I've done that...ahem;) Serve and enjoy!

* Note: These pepper mummies could easily be made ahead and frozen before baking.  

Stuffed Pepper Mummy Recipe

Serve these year-round.  Simply remove the eyes and you have a delicious appetizer or snack in minutes!

Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Homemade Potatoes O'Brien Recipe

Homemade Potatoes O'Brien Recipe

Cook Time: About 20 minutes  
Difficulty: Easy

Are you a leftover lover or hater? Personally, I love them; they are kind of my thing!  Leftovers are the perfect medium for recreating new culinary masterpieces (something I am well-known for in our household), and although it takes a bit of planning, the best part is you save money because you waste less. Who doesn't love saving money?

Potatoes O'Brien is a deliciously easy recipe to use extra peppers and our Cherchies Garlic Seasoning.  Traditionally this dish is made with potatoes, onions, and green and red peppers, but use what is available.  It's okay, I give you permission, cooking is about improvising, and since I had a plethora of green, yellow, and orange peppers leftover from a neighborhood potluck, I used them instead.  

Make a large batch of these potatoes and divide them!  Use one part for dinner as a side dish, and freeze the rest to later add to eggs for a casserole or quick breakfast burritos.  Either way you "dice" it, you will have a quick and easy tasty side dish in under 30 minutes that your family or guests will devour!

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Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) olive oil, divided

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 green pepper, seeded and diced

• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies Garlic Seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) ground pepper

• 6 gold potatoes (or your favorite potatoes), chopped into 1-inch chunks (feel free to leave the skins on)

• 1 large clove of garlic, minced

• Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, drained (optional)

Preparation  
Chop up onions, peppers, and set them aside.  Wash and chop the potatoes (no need to remove the skins).  Add the potatoes to a medium bowl of cold water until ready to use, otherwise, potatoes may turn grey, which may not go over well with semi-picky eaters;)  Trust me.

In a large skillet, cook the onions and peppers in 1 Tablespoon olive oil and Cherchies Garlic Seasoning until the onions are translucent.  Remove them from the skillet and set aside. 

In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, potatoes, pepper and and garlic and cook on low until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.  Stir occasionally to prevent potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pan.  After potatoes have cooked, add back in the pepper and onion mixture to the skillet.   (*Optional- for a twist to this dish, add the Pretty Peppers).  Cook for 5 minutes.  Serve this savory dish with our Savory Champagne Meatloaf Recipe and our Best Darn Garlic Bread Recipe for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Homemade Potatoes O'Brien Recipe

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time:  15-20 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy
Servings: 6 Servings

It is hard to imagine life without creamy, gooey, intoxicating macaroni and cheese. It's that golden, quintessential comfort food that makes us all swoon, but add Cajun seasoning and Andouille sausage to the mix, and your tastebuds will be elevated to a whole new level. Hello!

 Why mess with this perfectly dreamy comfort food, you ask? Variety is the spice of life, friends. It seems wrong to mess with perfection, we get it, but trust us, change is good every once in a while, especially if you want to spice up your meal rotation.

Our macaroni and cheese version features Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard (adds a unique tang), and savory Andouille sausage, a delicious combination guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and wow your family.

So, the next time your family hankers for Mac and Cheese, surprise them and tantalize their tastebuds with your culinary Cajun creation! This tasty dish may be their new go-to mac and cheese recipe. (It could happen;)

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried this flavorful recipe. 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

• 3 cups Dried Macaroni

• 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 jar Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, drained

• 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour

• 1/4 cup (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter, melted

• 1 1/2 cups half and half (or milk), warmed in the microwave

• 2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, more If Desired

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

• 1 pound Cheese, Grated (Use a combination of Cheddar and Monterery Jack or your favorite combintaion)

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning

• Cherchies® Cajun Cornbread Recipe (optional)

Preparations

Prepare macaroni according to package directions, and drain.  While the macaroni is cooking, in a medium skillet, cook the sliced sausage and chopped onion in olive oil on medium heat, turning occasionally, until sausage is cooked through and onions are translucent.  Add the drained Pretty Peppers. Turn the heat off and set the mixture aside.

In a small pan, combine the flour and melted butter.  This will be your roux to thicken the sauce. Cook for a few minutes on low, then slowly add the warmed milk to the roux.   Add the champagne mustard and dry mustard to the mixture, stir, and then for the best part...the CHEESE!   Add the glorious cheese to the flour mixture and stir until smooth.  I tend to use whatever cheese we have on hand, but cheddar and Monterey Jack work nicely in this dish.

Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the sausage and mix to combine.  Add the drained macaroni noodles and Cajun Seasoning and cook on low until warmed through.

Serve with our Cajun Cornbread Recipe and our Strawberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal!  Enjoy!

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Cook Time:

Difficulty:  Easy

Serves 6-8

You don't have to visit the "Big Easy" to appreciate Louisiana's culinary heritage and robust flavors. Étouffée means "smothered" and is a sought-after dish in Louisiana, a stew with vegetables and seafood, enveloped in flavorful seasonings, and served over rice. This tasty Shrimp Étouffée Recipe, featuring Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning Blend, is the perfect comfort food to enjoy at home. No traveling is necessary.

My hubby and I visited NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) a few years back. We fell in love with the culture, the arts, and of course, being the foodies we are, the food, especially étouffée, Cajun comfort in every bite! It made such an impression I came home and immediately worked on developing our own Cajun Seasoning so we could enjoy the flavors of Louisiana whenever the mood struck and share them with you!

This recipe, inspired by the rich roots of Louisiana, was amazingly flavorful and will become a favorite among your family and friends. Bring a taste of Cajun Country to your table and savor the soul of Louisiana with this easy, tasty dish. Your family and guests will thank you! Serve this recipe with our Cajun Cornbread Recipe and a green salad for a complete meal!

Comment below and let us know if you made this easy, flavorful dish. Thank you for visiting.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. frozen cooked shrimp, without tails and deveined (Could use raw shrimp)

• 1 cup butter

• 3/4 cup flour

• 1 cup diced white onions

• 1/2 cup diced green onions

• 1 cup diced celery

• 3/4 cup diced green pepper

• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic

• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes 

• 3 cups seafood stock

• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 

• 1 tsp. Louisiana hot sauce

• 2 Tbsp. Cherchies Cajun Seasoning

Preparation

Chop and assemble all ingredients before you start the cooking process.

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.  Stir in the flour and mix until smooth paste forms.  Keep stirring until lightly browned.  This is called a roux.  Add all the diced and minced ingredients to the hot roux.  Stir and cook until ingredients are softened about 5 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes and the seafood stock.  Cook and additional 5 to 6 minutes or until veggies are done to your liking.  If sauce becomes to thick, add additional seafood stock.  Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, shrimp, and Cherchies Cajun Seasoning and cook until heated through.  

Serve the etouffee over rice, or mashed potatoes.  Keep the hot sauce on the side for those who like it hotter.  Enjoy!

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe