In The Kitchen

Our Liz & Linda's Spreads are one of my favorite product categories that we offer!  We wanted to make a product that was savory and perfect to spread on everything from sandwiches to cheeses and veggies.  

During the fall and holiday season, our focus is mainly on our Pepper Jellies but since the holidays have come and gone, I wanted to bring the focus onto the other products in the Liz & Linda's brand, our Spreads!  We currently offer two varieties: Roasted Garlic & Onion and Tomato Basil.  Each is wonderful in their own way and they both are bursting with flavor.

My favorite and easiest way to use either of the spreads is just to slather it on a sandwich instead of your usual sandwich spread.  Pairing a ham sandwich with our Roasted Garlic & Onion Spread just gives it a little extra flavor.

Here is just a quick list for ideas on how to use the spreads

• Sandwich Spread - plain
• Sandwich Spread - mix with mayo 
• Dip Egg Rolls instead of sweet and sour sauce
• Glaze on Vegetables (especially grilled vegetables)
• Use as a topping on Baked Brie
• Pair with Cheese - check out this Jam and Pairing Chart
• Garlic Ham & Cheese Sliders
• Tomato Basil Cheese Dip
• Baked Garlic & Onion Dip

Enjoy these products and let me know how you like to use them!

Who doesn't love a good cheese platter?  Add to that, savory jams, salty crackers and crusty bread and you have the makings for an entire meal!  Or serve this up on a cheese board at your next gathering with family and friends and you will have a sophisticated platter that will impress all of your guests.

This is by no means an all-inclusive or the only pairings with these flavors, these are just some pairings that we really enjoy with our jellies.

Here is a great combination - our Liz & Linda's Apple Walnut Jalapeno Jelly  paired with sharp cheddar and served on apple slices.  This makes such a pretty presentation and is great for guests to grab and nibble on.

 Our Liz & Linda's Roasted Garlic and Onion Spread is one of my favorite products that we make.  I use it on sandwiches and have used it to make a fabulous Baked Garlic & Onion dip.  Here I paired it with a blue cheese and served on crusty bread.  

Our Liz & Linda's Golden Pecan Pepper Jelly is our best selling jelly and has been for years.  It is a made with sweet yellow bell peppers and buttery pecans and the unique flavor is what makes this jelly so special.  I have paired the Gold with a creamy brie and pita cracker - delicious!  You can also bake the brie and pour the jelly over top to serve.

Camembert is very similar to brie, with its creamy goodness but it has a stronger flavor than brie and pairs so well with our Color Me Cranberry Pepper Jelly - the tart flavor of the cranberries mixed with the creamy cheese is wonderful.  This would be the perfect dish to add to your holiday table.

You either love goat cheese or you hate it, it is one of those cheeses that has a very distinct flavor.  I really enjoy goat cheese, especially when topping it with either our Pappy's Gourmet Sweet Red or Sweet Green Pepper Jelly.

I hope that you will try some of these pairings or try different pairings with our pepper jellies.  This is such a great way to highlight different cheeses and your guests will thank you for it!