Quesadillas!

1 C Mariah's Sweet & Spicy Chow Chow Relish
1 C shredded Asiago cheese
8 Medium Flour Tortillas
1/4t garlic powder (optional)
Sour Cream (for topping)

Directions:
Heat a large griddle (skillet) over medium heat, spray lightly with cooking spray. 
Place one tortilla in skillet and cover with a thin layer of relish. 
Sprinkle cheese on top and cover with another tortilla.
Heat for 1-2 minutes on each side, browning until cheese is melted.
Remove quesadilla from skillet, place on a platter.
Cover with foil to keep warm while cooking remaining quesadillas.
Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm, topped with sour cream.
*For a milder taste use Mariah's Sweet & Mild Chow Chow Relish.

Chow Chow Relish new to Yummy CT!

OKAY! We have another great taste to add to our already great line up of flavors here at Yummy Connecticut. Have you hear of Mariah's Chow Chow Relishes? Well, if you haven't you will! Created by entrepreneur Phyllis W. Haynes of West Haven, CT, these relishes are just the kind of southern flavors we need here in New England. Chow Chow is a relish of vegetables and spices brought to the southern US when the Acadian people (French in origin) were expelled from Nova Scotia in the mid 1700s. Phyllis hails from Mississippi where she grew up with the delicious southern tradition of chow chow as a regular part of most meals. She remembers well her family’s traditional New Year’s meal of pork, black-eyed peas, collard greens and chow chow. In 2002, Phyllis made some chow chow from her great grandmother’s recipe and shared it with her family for Thanksgiving. The family loved how it re-connected them to their memories of their parents and grandparents. Before long, Phyllis was making chow chow for family and friends and people were offering to pay for jars of her chow chow. We are thrilled to add this delicious line of relishes to our other Yummy Connecticut offerings.

Dip into the Womens' Basketball Final Four

Nothing makes a party like the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Team and their many trips to the Final Four! This time through give a try to a great dip for you and friends as we enjoy this fast paced sport, Mariah's Chow Chow Relish Dip, brought to you by Yummy CT!

Mariah's Chow Chow Relish Dip

Ingredients:
1/2 C Mariah's Sweet & Mild Chow Chow Relish
8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
1/4 C Mayonnaise
1t Celery Seeds
1t Garlic Pepper or Garlic
1/2t Paprika (optional)

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least one hour.
Serve with you favorite crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks.
*For more texture add an additional 1/2 C of Mariah's Chow Chow Relish.

*For extra zip, use as an additional 1/2 C, one of the following Mariah's Chow Chow Reishes,
"Sweet & Spicy", "Sweet & Hot", or "Hot-Hot-Hot".