Garlic Day- 20 Amazing Garlic Recipes

Recipe Roundup- Garlic Day- 20 Amazing Garlic Recipes

Originally posted April 2016. New pictures and updates.

According to Days of the Year (www.daysoftheyear.com), today is Garlic Day!  The origins of this obscure holiday might not be entirely clear, but its purpose is obvious: take to the kitchen and celebrate the many uses of garlic by cooking up a feast"- daysoftheyear.com

Not only does garlic add intense flavor to your favorite savory recipe, it also provides a wealth of health-promoting benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering cholesterol levels, fighting off viruses and infections, cleansing the body of toxic metals, and so much more.

Garlic has found its way in many cuisines around the world, and in honor of Garlic Day, we wanted to share of our favorite recipes.  "For one day only, put aside your concerns about bad breath and indulge in twenty-four hours of delicious, garlicky goodness – it is Garlic Day, a day to recognize this pungent little clove"- daysoftheyear.com.

Appetizers

• Herbed Dip Recipe

• Hot Pecan Spread Recipe

• Garlic Krispies Recipe

Side Dishes

• Garlic Bread- of course! Spread your favorite bread with butter or olive oil, generously season with Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning or Cherchies® Garlic & Herbs Seasoning Blend, and broil in the oven for a few minutes until the bread is slightly browned.

• Champagne Roasted Brussels Sprout Recipe

• Herbed Corn on the Cob Recipe

Grilling

• Peachy Chicken and Vegetables Kabob Recipe

• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

• Strawberry Hot Pepper Kabobs Recipe

Dinner

• Black and White Bean Chili Recipe

• Baked Chicken Tenders with Cranberry Mustard Recipe

• Chicken Marsala Recipe

• Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe

• Kathy's Thai Chicken Recipe

• Sweet and Spicy Asian Meatballs Recipe

Salads

• Cobb Salad With Brown Derby Dressing Recipe

• Caprese Salad Recipe

• Salmon Niçoise With Champagne Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

Sauces and Spreads

• Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

• Perfect Pesto Recipe
  

Thanks for visiting!  Enjoy:) Happy Garlic Day!

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Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich Recipe

For all the slow cooker lovers out there, I am sure you would agree that you can never have enough slow cooker recipes. This flavorful, tender lip-smacking Mississippi Pot Roast sandwich is one of our family’s newest favorite recipes, and we are confident your family will love it too.

When I first learned of Mississippi Pot Roast on the internet, I was intrigued by the unusual ingredients (beef roast, butter, ranch seasoning, brown gravy, and pepperoncini peppers), so I had to give it a whirl. I tweaked the ingredients, using homemade ranch seasoning and gravy, and added Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard to the mix. Homemade is always better and healthier in my opinion because you can control the ingredients, so I try to make things homemade whenever I have a chance. 

Why is it called Mississippi Roast? “This recipe originated from a home cook who lives in Mississippi. The cook never referred to it as a Mississippi pot roast. She called it a roast. As the recipe became popular among her friends and family, it spread to other South regions and eventually hit the internet. The recipe was then coined as ‘Mississippi Roast’ and is still known by that name today”.- dinneratthezoo.com 

Let’s face it, everyone needs to take a break from cooking, and slow cookers are the perfect medium for creating a delicious meal with a few ingredients. Place the ingredients in your slow cooker, turn it on, walk away, and dinner is ready several hours later. It is like having an extra kitchen helper, and we can all use a little help now and then.

So if you are looking for a tasty new slow cooker recipe, consider adding this recipe to your meal rotation. The flavors are amazing in this dish! This recipe is low carb, it is perfect for feeding crowds, and it is very versatile. Serve it au jus in some fresh bread with extra gravy for dipping, or over mashed potatoes, rice, cauliflower rice, polenta, whatever your heart desires. You will not be disappointed. 

Comment below if you have tried our version of Mississippi Pot Roast. As always, thank you for visiting, and please come back and visit again.

Homemade Ranch Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) coarsely chopped fresh chives (1 teaspoon dried chives)

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) chopped fresh parsley (3/4 teaspoon dried)

• 1 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs No-Salt Seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) ground black pepper

Ingredients

• 3-5 lb. chuck roast (boneless or bone-in chuck roast or you could also use pork roast for an amazing pulled pork).

• Homemade Ranch Seasoning (above)

• 1 cup water, plus 1 Tablespoon Minor’s Beef Base (found on Amazon and select grocery stores- could substitute .87 oz. brown gravy packets).

• 1/c cup (1 stick butter), sliced into pieces

• 7-10 pepperoncini peppers (Could substitute jarred banana peppers)

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard

• 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar.

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning ingredients. Set aside.

To make the beef broth, add 1 Tablespoon Minor’s Beef broth to 1 cup of water. Stir until dissolved and set aside.

Turn a skillet on medium-high. Sear all sides of the roast. (When I am short of time, I skip this step).

Add the roast to a large slow cooker (crockpot, Instapot, etc.) Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the roast. Top the meat with butter chunks, pepperoncini, and Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

Carefully pour the pepperoncini juice and the beef broth over the roast. Cover. Cook for 4-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low, or until the meat easily shreds with two forks.

Note: To serve as sandwiches, grab fresh rolls, cheese (we used American), and pour extra juice into a small bowl to dip the sandwich into (similar to a French Dip Sandwich). You can easily serve this over mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, cauliflower rice, or rice.

Enjoy!

Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Recipe Roundup- 30 Delicious Spring Brunch Recipes (You Need To Try)

Recipe Roundup- 30 Delicious Spring Brunch Recipes (You Need To Try)

Originally posted on April 10, 2019. Updated with pictures and recipes.

Happy Spring, everyone! Will you join us for Brunch?

Why is it Spring and the holidays scream brunch?

Whether you are planning a small gathering for Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation, or a Wedding, or to wow your guests with a Spring brunch, we have taken the guesswork out and collected 30 of our favorite brunch recipes to make your planning a breeze. Whether you are looking for appetizers, hearty egg casseroles, savory side dishes, salads, or sweet rolls, we have you covered. Consider us your Spring brunch planners.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried any of these recipes. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Appetizers

• Tomato Basil Cups Recipe- Fresh tomatoes, creamy Swiss cheese, and salty bacon.

• Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Our favorite dip! Light and fresh.

• Champagne and Apple Endive Recipe- Tangy mustard, crisp apples, and robust blue cheese come together in one tasty bite.

• Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe - A flavor explosion for your mouth

• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe- Anything with bacon tastes better and Cranberry Mustard.

• Sweet and Savory Ham and Cheese Pinwheel Recipe- Salty ham, creamy Swiss cheese, sweet-hot Champagne Mustard.

Breakfast/ Brunch Dishes

• Cherry Glazed Ham- Sweet and and salty. Perfect for holiday entertaining.

• Breakfast Sausage and Eggs Recipe- The Champagne Mustard is the star of this dish!

• Lemon Dill Lox Recipe- Lem 'n Dill and Salmon.  Delicious

• Ham and Biscuits- Smoky ham, buttery biscuits, and a sweet-hot Champagne Mustard.

• Teresa's Ham & Asparagus Quiche- You're guests will ask for seconds! 

• Cajun Eggs Benedict Recipe- Add a little kick to your brunch.

• Egg Salad Stuffed Shells Recipe- After the egg hunt, whip up these shells; an “egg-celent” idea.

• Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe- A breakfast favorite!

• Bagels with Homemade Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread Recipe- Move over store-bought veggie cream cheese!

Side Dishes

• Fruit Salad with Champagne Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe-  A unique flavorful combination.

• Champagne Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe- Sweet and tangy

• Strawberry Salad- A refreshing spring salad topped with Champagne Vinaigrette.

• French Green Beans Recipe- Cheesy peppery goodness, perfect for any holiday or potluck.

• Potatoes O’Brien - Perfect for feeding a crowd.

• Parmesan Pepper Knots- Savory, cheesy rolls.

• Apple and Shrimp Salad Recipe- Fresh and light.

• Cherchies Compound Herbed Butter Recipe- Serve with your favorite Brunch bread or rolls.

• Champagne Deviled Eggs Recipe- An Easter Bunny Favorite!

Sweet Treats

• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe-

• Blackberry Monkey Bread Muffins- Lemon, Cinnamon, and Blackberries all wrapped up in a muffin. We dare you to eat just one!

• Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe- Melt in your mouth delicious.

• Homemade Toaster Strudels Recipe- Fruity and tasty.

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe- Creamy and delicious.

• Fig Bars Recipe- Rich and figgy.

Enjoy!

Hearty Beef Stew Recipe

Hearty Beef Stew Recipe

Cook Time:  4-5 hours high or 6-8 low in a slow cooker

Prep Time:  20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Originally posted in 2018. Updated with new pictures.

"You did it! Congratulations! World's best cup of coffee! Great job, everybody! It's great to be here." - Buddy, from the movie Elf. Now, take away the words cup of coffee and add in "beef stew," and what do you have? World's best beef stew!  

Yes, I realize the holidays are over, but I had to chuckle recently when making my favorite beef stew recipe. I happened to google beef stew, and a dozen articles popped up claiming to be "The Best Beef Stew Recipe." It made me giggle and think of Buddy the elf. I know...I digress:)

While our beef stew may not be famous, this hearty beef stew hits all the flavor notes, and according to our family and friends, IT IS The Best Beef Stew!! It is like a big flavorful hug of comfort. Perhaps it is the Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, or maybe it is our secret ingredient, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, that seals the deal?  

So if you are "stewing" over The Best Beef Stew recipe to serve your gang, consider adding our Hearty Beef Stew Recipe to your cache. This comforting recipe, bursting with flavor, will warm your soul from the inside out, and we are confident you will find our Hearty Beef Stew to be the "Best Beef Stew Recipe" out there;)

Thank you for visiting! Please comment below if you made this recipe and come back again.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup flour (or gluten-free flour of choice)

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) ground pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) Rosemary (dried or fresh)

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) Thyme (dried or fresh)

• 2 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Olive Oil

• 1 onion, chopped and divided in half

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Minors Beef Base (or beef bouillion of your choice)

• 1 cup of water

• 1/2 cup red wine (plus a glass for yourself:)

• 2 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Worcestershire sauce

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) tomato paste

• 4 carrots, washed, peeled, and diced into 1-inch pieces

• 5 stalks of celery, washed and coarsely chopped

• 4 potatoes, washed and diced into cubes

• 2 Bay leaves

• 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)

Preparation

Chop all vegetables and set them aside.  In a large bowl, add the flour, the and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, pepper, Rosemary, and Thyme, and stir.  Add the stew meat to the bowl and mix with hands to evenly coat the meat with the flour mixture.  

Turn your crockpot on low.  Add half of the onions to the slow cooker. 

This step is completely optional, but I feel it really locks in the flavor.  If you are short on time, then skip this step.  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to medium.  Add coated meat in batches to the hot skillet, and sear on all sides for a couple of minutes, stirring often.  Once the meat is lightly seared, place over onions in the slow cooker.  After about half of the meat is finished searing, add the second half of onions to the slow cooker.  Add the rest of the seared meat to the slow cooker.  Feel free to add a little more oil if it looks like you will need it.  Once the meat has been seared and placed in the slow cooker, now it is time for the rich sauce.

Turn the pan down to low.  Mix the water and beef base together until it has dissolved.  Set aside.  Add the red wine to begin deglazing the pan.  Make sure to scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen all the wonderful bits and flavor from the bottom.  Add the leftover flour, beef base and Worcestershire sauce, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard and tomato paste to the pan.  Cook and stir for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.  

Pour the sauce over the meat in the slow cooker.  Add the chopped carrots, celery, potatoes, and bay leaf to the slow cooker!  Add peas (optional) towards the end of cooking time. Turn your slow cooker on low, walk away, and in a few hours you will enjoy "The Best Beef Stew!".   

Hearty Beef Stew Recipe