Are you crazy about cranberries? We are! Especially this time of year, these festive ruby gems are synomous with the holidays.

We have been crazy about cranberries since 1978, when we introduced one of our first four products, Cranberry Preserves with Champagne (a sweet/tart preserve with a hint of Champagne). Now we offer two additional cranberry products, our award-winning Cranberry Mustard, (a sweet and tangy mustard), and Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam, (a sweet and spicy blend of cranberries and jalapeno peppers).

With the holidays on our doorstep, it's time to think about entertaining, and we hope you enjoy 20 of our favorite cranberry recipes!

Thank you for visiting our blog and have a safe and Happy Holiday Season friends!

Cranberry Mustard

Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam

Cranberry Preserves

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Recipe Roundup- 27 Easy Party Appetizer Recipes

November 25, 2019appetizers, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Well, it is official, the holidays are knocking at the door, and entertaining and family gatherings will soon be at their peak. If you are looking for easy to prepare appetizers (perfect for adults and families), have no fear, we have got you covered!

The holidays are all about food, family, and friends. Whether you are the courteous hostess or the gracious guest, our 27 favorite quick and easy appetizers are elegant enough for any occasion.

Entertaining does not need not be stressful or difficult, so we have taken the guesswork out of “What appetizer shall I make for…?”. Follow along as we share our favorite finger foods, dips, and spreads, etc., all made with our award-winning mustards, tasty jams and jellies, sweet-hot peppers, and savory seasoning blends.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season!

Thank you for visiting.

Comment below and let us know your favorite!

Shrimp Ceviche Shooter Recipe- Featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning.

Fig and Herbed Brie Cups Recipe- Sweet and savory in one mini morsel, featuring Brie cheese, Thyme, and Cherchies® Fig Preserves.

Herbed Antipasto Skewers- These easy herbed antipasto skewers are the perfect balance of flavor and the perfect snack or appetizer, featuring Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning.

Tomato Basil Cups Recipe- Bacon, tomatoes and Swiss Cheese, all bundled up with Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.

Champagne Asparagus Roll-Ups Recipe- Grace your holiday brunches or gatherings with these tasty, buttery, asparagus, ham and cheese roll-ups, featuring Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.

Tuna Pinwheel Recipe- Buttery, savory, melt-in-your mouth tuna bites, featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

Baked Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Sauce Recipe- featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Appetizer- Unexpected company? No problem! Keep your pantry stocked with Cherchies® Hot Pepper Jams or preserves and serve over cream cheese for an amazingly quick appetizer!

Garlic Krispies Recipe- A lovely snack or appetizer with a surprising crunch. Serve alone or with your favorite cheese plate, but beware...set some aside for yourself...they will get devoured!

Marinated Cheese Recipe- Always the "big cheese" at any party, but grab some for yourself, because this appetizer will disappear before your eyes! This recipe features Cherchies Pretty Hot Peppers and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

Seared Citrus Cilantro Scallops Recipe- Impress your guests with these elegant savory gems, featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

Herbed Dip Recipe- Whether it's a refreshing dill or garlic, or a spicier cajun or mexican flair, our seasoning blends make a tasty dip for all seasons! Serve vegetables and dip in shot glasses for a festive party display.

Champagne and Apple Endive Recipe- The crispness of the endive, combined with the tartness of the apples and the robustness of the Roquefort cheese, come together as an explosion of flavor in your mouth. And it is made with our favorite mustard, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard!

Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprints Recipe- Cheesy, savory, sweet appetizer bites. Prepare an assortment of thumbprints with our Hot Pepper Jams or sweet preserves. Festive, easy, and fun!

Hot Pepper Jam and Brie Cups Recipe- Seriously the easiest and most delectable bites to make and are suitable for any occasion. Try all three of our pepper jams, fruit butters, or preserves in this recipe.

Hot Pecan Spread Recipe- Perfect enough for a crowd! We dare you to try just one bite! This recipe features Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers.

The Best Layered Taco Dip Recipe- Loaded with refried beans, creamy guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and cheese, it is our secret ingredients, Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, that take this recipe from ordinary to extraordinary.

Hot Pepper Cream Cheese Recipe- Cherchies® Pretty or Pretty Hot Peppers make an excellent appetizer when served over cream cheese. They're perfect in eggs, casseroles, salads, crab cakes, dips, and so much more.

Apple Butter BBQ Smokies Recipe- Frankly speaking (pun intended), these simple and easy cocktail wieners are a definite must for your next gathering. This recipe features Cherchies® Apple Butter Spread.

Sweet and Savory Ham and Cheese Pinwheel Recipe- Featuring Cherchies® award-winning mustards, leftover holiday ham, and Cherchies® Apple Butter Spread. We dare you to eat just one!

Cherry Hot Pepper Bruschetta Recipe- Cherries, blue cheese, and Cherchies® Cherry Hot Pepper Jam all piled atop a lovely toasted baguette. Substitute cranberries and Cherchies® Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam for the holidays.

Cheesy Corn Dog Bites Recipe- These savory wieners, enveloped in a super moist, cheesy, corn muffin and tinged with Champagne Mustard, will score a touchdown with your gang; but, grab a few for yourself because they will disappear right before your eyes.

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe- This quick and easy mouth-watering recipe hits all the flavor notes, it comes together in minutes, and is perfect for any occasion. This recipe features Cherchies® Fig Preserves With Cinnamon.

Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread Recipe- Philadelphia’s Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread. It is chock full of vegetables, fresh herbs, is a fraction of the cost to the store-bought brand, and I have to say, this recipe is pretty darn close to the original.

Sweet and Spicy Asian Meatballs Recipe- There is something so darn comforting and fun about meatballs. These quaint little globes are simple to make; the flavor combinations are unlimited, they can be served with your favorite sauce over noodles or rice, or piled into sandwiches, or served as tasty appetizers with toothpicks. Quite the versatile little ball! This recipe features Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning Blend.

Cocktail Meatballs Recipe- Place meatballs, Cherchies® Cranberry Preserves or Cherchies® Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam and chili sauce into a crock pot, turn it on low and walk away! Meatballs will be ready when guests arrive!

Pretty Crab Cake Recipe- Make this recipe, except roll the crab cakes into miniature cakes and serve with Peach Salsa Dipping Sauce. The products featured are Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers, Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa, and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

Lemon Dill Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe- Entertain in style at your next cocktail party, brunch, or game day gathering with this easy-to-make, festive, homemade smoked salmon dip/spread featuring Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning.

Mini Herbed Cheeseball Recipe- Individually portioned and perfect for social distancing, these tasty, colorful morsels are easy to make and pop in your mouth as you open the bubbly. They feature some of our favorite Cherchies® Seasoning Blends.

Salmon and Dill Rollups Recipe- These festive salmon and dill rollups, featuring smoked salmon, spinach, Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning, etc., are the perfect snack for cozying up by the fire or a fancy enough appetizer you and your significant other can share over a bottle of wine.

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Halloween Food Ideas You Must Try!

October 30, 2019parties, recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Halloween is almost here!

In celebrating the big event, we thought you would enjoy our favorite Halloween food ideas (using Cherchies® products) as well as some of our family’s cherished Halloween decorating ideas!

What are your favorite Halloween foods and traditions? We'd love to hear from you!

Thank you for visiting! Have a safe and Happy Halloween, enjoy these easy spook-takular recipes, and comment below on which recipe you would like to try!

Food Ideas

Layered Spiderweb Taco Dip Recipe- Terrify your guests with this creepy layered taco dip featuring Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Monster Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe- Turn boring chicken salad into these “fang-tastic” monsters this Halloween. Add some cheese “fangs” and olive eyes, and you are all set to horrify your guests. This recipe features Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Stuffed Pepper Mummy Recipe- These ghoulish stuffed peppers are easy and tasty and make a delightful Halloween appetizer or snack. They are stuffed with a homemade vegetable cream cheese spread, featuring Cherchies® Lem’n Dill and Cherchies® Garlic Seasonings.

Festive Deviled Eggs- featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard and Cherchies® Pretty Peppers. Add a couple of drops of blue food coloring, Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, olives, and hot sauce and instantly transform your deviled eggs into spooky eyeballs.

Spooky English Muffin Pizzas- featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning. This is not revolutionary but a great way to entertain little helpers in the kitchen. Our children enjoyed creating these mini English Muffin pizzas a few Halloweens ago, and we enjoy our children helping in the kitchen.

Witches Cheese Brooms With Hot Banana Pepper Mustard- featuring Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard. This idea is brilliant, turning an ordinary cheese stick into a broomstick. How fun and easy, right?

Champagne Mummy Hot Dogs- featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard- Simply wrap the hot dogs with refrigerated crescent roll dough and add some mustard eyes for this spooky treat!

Spooky Peppers- featuring Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Dip Recipe and Chardonnay Guacamole Recipe- Cut Peppers to Resemble Jack O Lanterns and fill with dip and guacamole.

Spooky Decorating Ideas- Here are some fun Halloween decorating ideas our family has done over the years…cake pop eyeballs, a re-purposed Halloween costume in the bathroom, manardrin orange pumpkins and pure Halloween fun!

Happy Halloween!

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Recipe Roundup- Make it With Mustard! 30 Magnificent Recipes

October 15, 2019recipe round upSheri SpalloneComment

Do you love mustard as much as we do? Do you cook with it? If you said yes, then, today is your lucky day. We have compiled 30 of our favorite easy recipes featuring our three award-winning mustards (Cherchies® Champagne Mustard (our Flagship product), Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard, and Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard).

Who says mustard is only for hot dogs, burgers, and pretzels? Not us! Beyond the beloved wieners and sandwiches, do you know that many chefs and home cooks cleverly add some “mustard zing” to their culinary dishes? I recently spoke with one of our local chef friends and he shared some deliciously creative uses you may not have thought of in your cooking:

Use mustard as a thickener for stews.
Add mustard as an emulsifier for vinaigrette recipes.
Use as a glaze or rub for meats.
Enhance your marinades with mustard.
Use as a dip for pretzels, chicken tenders, cheese, and so much more!

Mustard’s versatility is an understatement, so if you love mustard like we do and want to add extra zing to your favorite dishes, then grab a jar, make it with mustard, and make something amazing! Imagine the possibilities! Enjoy these fabulous recipes!

Comment below and let us know your favorites, or if you have new recipes to share. Thanks for stopping by and come back and visit!

Our Favorite Mustard Recipes.

Appetizers