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Food trends come and go, but the classics never go out of style.
While we may get swept up in the latest fad recipes on social media or adopt a strict regimen of “feeding" our sourdough starter for a week, we always return to those time-honored traditions that provide us with the ease, comfort, and incomparable taste we crave. Enter Harry & David Pepper and Onion relish.
These bursting-with-flavor red pepper relishes have been a must-have pantry staple and fan favorite in neighborhoods across America for years. Classic Recipe Pepper & Onion relish offers sweet and savory notes from sweet red peppers and caramelized onions, layered with a hint of tang and a bit of crunch, giving it the perfect texture. And when folded into softened cream cheese to make this beloved pepper relish cream cheese dip, these relishes go from pantry staple to party starter!
Surrounded by fresh-cut veggies, chips, crackers, and cured meats, pepper relish dip shines on a party snack tray for holiday nibbling, get-togethers, and game-day potlucks.
The Pepper & Onion Relish has become so popular that customers have come up with their own ways of incorporating this condiment into all kinds of dishes. Here are eight more customer-inspired traditions to “relish" the flavors found in each Pepper & Onion relish beyond the classic sweet pepper cream cheese dip that's sure a crowd pleaser.
But, when in doubt, always go with a classic.
Shrimp cocktail
Dip chilled shrimp into Harry & David's Classic Pepper & Onion Relish instead of cocktail sauce. For a sweet edge, add some chopped peaches to it. Or go rogue and mix this sweet version of the relish into it.
Tuna salad
Combine spoonfuls of Hot & Smoky Pepper & Onion Relish with mayonnaise-based tuna salad. Or spread over bread to make an unforgettable tuna sandwich.
Homemade cornbread
Check out this beloved skillet cornbread recipe that includes Classic Pepper & Onion Relish for tangy sweetness.
Chili
Classic chili recipes get a spicy boost from Hot & Smoky Pepper Onion Relish.
Hot dogs and hamburgers
Hit a home run with any one of these relishes as a condiment — and baked beans are next-level goodness with Smoky Bacon Pepper and Onion Relish.
Pork tenderloin
Pepper & Onion Relish with Orange makes an incredible citrusy glaze.
Cheese boards
Pepper & Onion Relish with Zinfandel was born for a cheese and charcuterie board.
SERVINGS
- 1 jar Harry & David® Pepper and Onion Relish (any variety)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Blend softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add relish and blend well.
- Serve with crisp tortilla chips, snack crackers, or finger foods.
AUTHOR
Theresa Gambacorta is a food writer and 25-year veteran of New York City's restaurant industry. Her writing has appeared in such titles as La Cucina Italiana, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, and Centennial's special interest publications. She is the co-author of chef Joey Campanaro's Big Love Cooking (Chronicle) and is currently working on a cookbook about Persian cuisine to be published by Knopf.
