The Best Cowboy Caviar Recipe

The Best Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Serves a crowd

Difficulty: Easy

Hello friends. How are you doing? We all are finally beginning to return to some sense of normalcy, and more of us are seeing family and friends, entertaining, and it feels nice. I have been wanting to post this delicious Cowboy Caviar dip recipe for some time, but it seemed unbefitting writing about entertaining and parties when most of us were hunkering down at home. Times are changing.

This tasty dip (featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro) is extremely easy to make, and it will surely become your favorite go-to dip for summer entertaining, for game day, or just about any occasion. It is fabulous as a quick dip, but versatile enough to use as a topping for tacos, over grilled fish or chicken as a nice punch of freshness, and so much more! 

I first learned of Cowboy Caviar (or Texas Caviar) Recipe many years ago from The Rachel Ray Show (thank you, Rachael). The intriguing part about this dip is that it uses frozen corn, so by the time your guests arrive, this corn has been defrosted and the dip is chilled to perfection and ready to serve with your favorite chips. The Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend takes the flavors in this dish over the top. This recipe feeds a crowd, so depending on the size of your gathering, you can add more beans, tomatoes, and corn. Just adjust the vinegar and oil accordingly.

So the next time you are looking for a new, easy, flavorful dip recipe to serve your guests this summer, look no further and make this tasty black bean and corn dip. Your guests will love it and may even ask you for the recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn

• 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed

• 1 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed (can substitute fresh chopped tomatoes)

• 1 small red onion, finely diced (can substitute diced green onions (white and green part)

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/2 cup white vinegar (or a combination of white and red vinegar)

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning (more to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) ground black pepper

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Can be made a day ahead and chilled in the refrigerator. (*This recipe is better if made the day before, as it allows the flavors to marry and intensify). If need in a hurry, leave on the counter an hour before guests arrive to defrost the corn).

Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!

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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Garlic Day

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 about Mississippi Pot Roast online, 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 from scratch 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 parts of the South and eventually reached 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 way to create 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.

If you are looking for a tasty new slow cooker recipe, consider adding this one to your meal rotation. The flavors in this dish are amazing!  This recipe is low carb, perfect for feeding crowds, and 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.

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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)

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.

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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-

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

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

• Homemade Toaster Strudels Recipe- Fruity and tasty.

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe- Creamy and delicious.

• Fig Bars Recipe- Rich and figgy.

Enjoy!