Recipes
Delicious ideas featuring Just Jan’s spreads, curds, and butters.
Apricot Pepper Tartlets
For the dough: 1 egg 1 cup + 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt ¼ lb. (one stick) Cold butter, cut into small pieces...
Fig and Onion tartlets
For the dough: 1 egg 1 cup + 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt ¼ lb. (one stick) Cold butter, cut into small piec...
Just Jan's "Chex" Mix
Ahhh, Chex Mix the classic anytime snack. With so many different variations out there we decided to put our own spin on thing...
Pineapple Sorbet
A creamy, delicious, easy to make dessert! Ingredients:2 cups frozen pineapple1⁄4 cup water1 Tbsp lemon juice1⁄2 cup Just Jan’...
No Bake Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
1 cup cream cheese (softened) ½ cup Mascarpone cheese 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp lemon juice Lemon zest 2 tbsp suga...
Sriracha Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 premade pie crust (can also use homemade) Filling: 1lb Ground Pork 1lb Beef 6 to 8 Fresh Sage Leaves finely cho...
Balsamic Onion herb dip
This is a great recipe for your next gathering, its easy and fast. If you can prepare it in advance it's even better! Ingred...
Just Jan's Cocktail Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients1 Pound ground turkey meat1/4 tsp. garlic salt1/4 tsp. ground pepper1 egg beaten1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley1/4 ts...
Tangy Winter Squash
Winter is a time for hearty warming foods, even in California. This winter squash recipe is sweet and tangy, it's the perfect w...
Just Jan's Original Tangerine Sriracha Wings
Recipe adapted from bon appetit 1 lb of Chicken Wings 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Coriander 3/4 Tbsp Garlic Powder 1 Tbsp Canola Oi...
Pomegranate Molasses Sweet Potatoes
It's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I love Thanksgiving it is the official start of the holiday season a...
Cheesy Polenta with Balsamic Onion and Bacon
I wanted to do a side that was a little different for Thanksgiving, after all we always have mashed potatoes. Polenta is a grea...
Balsamic Onion Flat Bread
Even though Summer is over, Fall is still a great time of year for gatherings with friends and family. This is a great recipe ...
Just Jan's Flat Bread
Even though Summer is over, Fall is still a great time of year for gatherings with friends and family. This is a great recipe ...
Jam Straws
(Adapted from Oprah Magazine)Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees2 Sheets of Puff Pastry (thawed according to pkg. directions)1/2 c. ...
Blue Cheese Shortbread
An elegant, yet simple nibble with wine or cocktails. Blue Cheese Shortbread Preheat oven to 325 degrees. This recipes tak...
Apricot Pepper Quesadillas
Apricot Pepper Quesadillas Flour Tortillas 1 Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apricot Pepper Spread Sliced onions Chopped Cilantro ...
Cheddar Herb Popovers with Apricot Spread
These warm little popovers lure you in with their aroma while baking then hook you with their flavors of herb, cheese and ...
Mango Chipotle Wings
It’s that time of year. Lots and lots of football games, from college bowl games to the “Big One”, the Super Bowl. People ...
Just Jan's Holiday Stuffing
Tasty Holiday Stuffing 1 large load French bread torn or cut into 1″ pieces (you can also use cornbread and French bread ...
Pomegranate Port Brussels Sprouts
Pomegranate Port Brussels Sprouts 1/2 cup Port wine 2 Tbsp Olive oil 2 Tbsp Canola oil 1/2 jar Just Jan’s Pomegranate Spr...
Jelly Filled Rolls from Jo Cooks
How do you make homemade rolls even better? Just add fruit spread! Jo added Just Jan’s Mango Chipotle Savory Spread to create...
Just Jan's Savory Green Beans
Just Jan's Savory Green Beans Serves 4 1 lb Green beans, cleaned and ends trimmed6 strips Bacon chopped into 1/2″ pieces (o...
Sweet Potato Gratin
Serves 8-10 4 sweet potatoes sliced ¼” thick 2 cups of sharp cheddar ½ cup of Gruyere cheese 1 jar of Just Jan’s Balsa...
Cauliflower Quinoa Mash
Serves 4 1 cup Half and half 1 cup milk (we used 1%) 1 cup Quinoa 1/2 Large cauliflower, remove stem and cut head into sm...
Balsamic Onion Blue Cheese Quesadilla
This three ingredient appetizer is easy to make and so delicious. When friends drop in, just take a jar of Just Jan’s B...
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites with Apricot Pepper Dipping Sauce from Lovely Little Kitchen
Lovely Little Kitchen knows that bacon makes everything better. She wrapped chicken with bacon and used our Apricot Pepper ...
Cheese Pastries by Garlic My Soul
Garlic My Soul made a sweet version of a Spanakopita. The flaky phyllo totally complements the gooeyness of the cheesey...
How to make a perfect cheese board
Jan wrote this article for Club W. In it she gives step by step guidance for putting together your perfect cheese board. H...