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

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;)

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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

Mini Herbed Cheese Ball Recipe

Mini Herbed Cheese Ball Recipe

Don't let the ball drop this New Year's without trying these classic mini herbed cheese balls with pretzel sticks. Individually portioned and perfect for social distancing, these tasty, colorful morsels are easy to make and pop in your mouth as you pop open the bubbly. These festive cheese balls, featuring Cherchies® Seasoning blends can be made ahead, allowing you more time to ring in the New Year with those you hold dear.

Did you know?  Research shows that serving round foods (which resemble coins, meaning wealth) on New Years' is supposed to bring good luck. After an unprecedented year like 2020, good luck sounds dreamy right now.

Even though your New Year's Eve plans may look different this year, you can still make it a night to remember with these mini savory cheeseballs. They are easy to make, they can be made ahead, and they are an absolute must-have recipe for your New Year's arsenal. 

Have a safe and Happy New Year, friends! Thank you for visiting, and please come back again!

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

• 4 oz. bleu cheese, room temperature

• 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 small onion, grated or finely minced

• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

• Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning, Cherchies Pepper Pizzazz, and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend (We tested this recipe with these seasoning blends, but feel free to experiment with your favorite and report back to us!)
  
  Preparation

  Allow the cream cheese to rest on the counter in the package for about 30 minutes, or until softened to room temperature. (If you are in a rush, try this trick. Place sealed package of cream cheese, sans the box, in a small bowl with warm water. This will allow the cream cheese to soften quicker).

  In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, bleu cheese, cheddar cheese, minced onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (can also be made ahead to chill in refrigerator over night).

When close to serving, evenly distribute the Cherchies® Seasoning Blends on three plates. (This will be used to roll up the mini cheese balls.) With a melon ball scooper, scoop out individual portions of the cheese mixture and roll in the various seasoning blends.

When ready to serve, add a pretzel stick for individual tasty portions. Enjoy!

Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala Recipe

Originally posted in 2015, this recipe has been updated with new pictures etc.

Thank goodness my tastes changed over the years because I would have missed out on this delicious classic dish, Chicken Marsala, chicken braised in Marsala wine and smothered in savory mushrooms.  Mushrooms were a no-no for me (by choice) when I was growing up, but now, they're a staple on my weekly grocery list.

Luckily our children are not as picky as I once was.  They actually like mushrooms.  Our children have grown up with the "One Bite Rule" (they have to try it, but they don't have to like it). Over the years, they have tried a variety of meals and textures, and I am happy to report, most of my creations have been hugely successful. 

Enjoy our version of Chicken Marsala, featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, Marsala wine, and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.  This tasty recipe has become a family favorite in our home and we hope it will in your home too. 

Comment below and let us know if you made this recipe, or share your pictures at #cherchies on Instagram.

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Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons butter, reserving 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.)

• 1 Tablespoon Olive oil

• 1 Lb. Boneless chicken, flattened to 1/2" thick

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbps.) Cherchies Garlic Seasoning (Cherchies Garlic and Herbs Seasoning could also be used)

• Pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) rosemary

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbps.) Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 Lb. Baby Bella Mushrooms, washed, sliced, stems removed

• 1 lemon

• 1 cup Marsala Wine

• Chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Preparation

**Most Marsala recipes I researched, dredged the chicken in flour before frying in a pan. I have removed that step for this recipe to make a lighter version of this classic dish.

Are you ready to begin? Probably the most gratifying part is flattening the chicken. Talk about an aggression reliever.  

Put the chicken in a large plastic resealable bag, or place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Now my secret weapon, a rolling pin! Pound away, my friend until the chicken is about 1/2" thick.

Ahhh, much better. Now sprinkle both sides with Cherchies Garlic Seasoning and pepper.

Turn the skillet onto medium/low heat and add 2 Tbsp. butter and olive oil (This keeps the butter from browning).  

Add chicken to skillet, and cook for five minutes, then turn onto the other side and continue cooking.  Once, chicken is lightly browned on both sides (chicken will finish cooking later), remove from pan and set aside on a plate.

 Add mushrooms, and allow to cook until tender (few minutes).  After a few minutes, add Rosemary, Thyme, and Worcestershire Sauce.

After mushrooms have cooked,  Add the Marsala wine to deglaze the pan.  Using a wooden spoon, scrape the pan to loosen up all that yummy goodness.

Almost done...Now cut the lemon in half, slicing one half of the lemon into slices.  These will be used to garnish your dish at the end.  Squeeze one half lemon into pan with mushrooms and stir.  The lemon juice adds a nice freshness to the dish.  Add the remaining butter and return the chicken to the pan, to continue cooking.  With a knife, cut a small slit into the chicken to make sure the chicken is no longer pink.  

Chop parsely.

Remove chicken from pan and place on a nice platter.  Spoon mushroom sauce over chicken, and garnish with remaining sliced lemons and parsley.  Dinner is Served!  Enjoy.

Chicken Marsala Recipe