Hubbard Squash Soup

  Soup makers! In this case, we didn’t follow a specific recipe, but adjusted the taste as we went. Basic squash recipes starts with 2 to 3 cups cooked and mashed or puréed squash and chicken stock but could use vegetable stock. Adding stock to consistency of thickness you desire. Along with half & half […]

Grilled Peach and Sweet Corn Salad

This is the perfect summer salad to enjoy on your deck. I found this recipe on Food Network and knew I had to try it. Peaches are one of my absolute favorite fruits to grill. The Red Haven peaches come off the pit so easily which makes slicing them up simple. The real star of […]

Balsamic-dried cherry salad toss

King Orchards dried cherries make a healthy, delicious addition to any salad. Ingredients 8 cups torn mixed salad greens 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup King Orchards dried tart cherries, chopped 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoon […]

King Orchards Strawberry Caprese Chicken Salad

1 lb. chicken breasts 1 cup Balsamic vinegar, divided into half 1 pint King Orchards fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled and quartered A handful of fresh basil leaves, about ¼ cup 4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls Mixed greens, or lettuce of your preference Olive oil, to taste Alden Mill House Miracle Blend seasoning, to taste In […]

Roasted Citrus Salad with Tart Cherries and Fried Goat Cheese

Roasted citrus salad with dried tart cherries and fried goat cheese

Summary Total Time: 40 Minutes Prep: 25 Minutes Cook: 15 Minutes Yield: 4 People Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 grapefruit, halved and sliced 1/8-inch thick, seeds removed 1 Meyer lemon or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch thick, seeds removed ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon […]

Couscous Summer Salad with Montmorency Tart Cherries

Tart cherry couscous salad

Summary Total Time: 20 MinutesPrep: 15 MinutesCook: 5 MinsYield: 6 servings Level: Beginner Ingredients Base 1 cup couscous (uncooked) 1/2 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander salt and pepper 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, warm Add-Ins 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 pieces of fresh sweet corn, […]

Grilled Asparagus and Feta Salad

Grilled Asparagus and Feta Salad Nothing says summer like grilled asparagus. This light and fresh take gives a new spin on fresh asparagus. By Jennifer SegalServings: 4 Total Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 1 lb. King Orchards fresh asparagus, about 24 spears, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon […]

Butternut Squash Soup

Fall is the perfect season to make this delicious Butternut Squash Soup. This creamy soup is perfect for warming up after trick or treating, serving at your holiday party, or a quick dinner that is easy to heat up all week. This recipe has you boil the vegetables together, but you can also roast the […]

Tricia’s Asparagus Soup Recipe

Start with 1 lb of asparagus. Rinse thoroughly. Cut about an inch from woody ends, and toss them into a cup or so of chicken broth. Simmer while you do the rest. Cut the tips off and simmer just until tender (you can put ’em in with the ends, then remove and set aside). Cut […]

Frisée and Apple Salad with Dried Cherries and Walnuts Recipe

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup(generous) dried tart cherries 1 large head of frisée, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups) 1 medium Gala apple, cored, thinly sliced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Cherry Butternut Squash Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 to 3 strips of bacon, finely diced 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup (about 1/3 pound) chopped butternut squash 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or sage leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons almonds or pecans, toasted and finely ground 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 3 […]

Sour Cherry Soup Recipe – Hungarian Meggy Leves

Makes 6 servings of Hungarian Sour Cherry Soup Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  20 minutes Ingredients: 6 cups of water 1 pound of fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted 3/4 cup of sugar 1 cup of sour cream 2 tablespoons of flour 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of confectioner’s sugar Preparation: 1. In […]

Cherry Vinaigrette

1 tablespoon dried tart cherries 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons fruit-flavored vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Chop cherries, onion and garlic in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add fruit-flavored vinegar, orange juice and honey; puree. With food processor on, […]

Confetti Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries

Ingredients: For couscous: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 5 ounces whole-wheat couscous (about 1 cup) For dressing; 1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons canola oil For salad: 1/2 […]

Sweet & Sour Asparagus and Asparagus Mushroom Quiche Recipes

Did you know that asparagus is the first fresh produce we get in for the season at King Orchards? Do you know what that means? We eat it 3 meals a day, everyday for as long as we can stand! That also means we have built up quite the repertoire of asparagus recipes so we […]

George Washington Salad

George Washington Salad from King Orchards

Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin 1 (20- or 21-ounce) cherry pie filling 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional Put gelatin a lage mixing bowl. Dissolve gelatin with 2 cups boiling water, mix well. Add cherry […]

Sweet Potatoes with Tart Cherry Glaze

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (7-8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons King Orchards Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate (undiluted) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter or brown sugar, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 green onion, sliced Scrub potatoes and halve lengthwise, do not peel. Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place potatoes, cut-side […]

Dried Cherry Celery Salad

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke Cherry Celery Salad Ingredients: 1 ½ cups celery, diced 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 tbsp. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. plain yogurt 2 tbsp. toasted pecans, chopped 3 tsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp black pepper […]

Tart Cherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Equal Parts: King Orchards Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate Balsamic Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flax Seed Oil Optional: Stir in a little honey to thicken. Pour a puddle on serving plate. Add goat cheese to plate, then drizzle with more vinaigrette. Sprinkle with toasted pepitas (pumpkin or squash seeds) if desired. Courtesy of Mary […]