Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

cherry oat cookies on a plate

3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old fashioned (preferred) or quick oats 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups KO unsweetened dried cherries 3/4 cup semi-sweet […]

Cherry Buttermilk Scones

Tart Cherry Buttermilk Scones with dried cherries from King Orchards

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries, finely chopped 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk 3 large […]

The secret is out!!

The Detroit Free Press found out my secret that adding dried cherries to a recipe of traditional bread stuffing upgrades it and makes it “cool”. I like to add a handful of dried cherries to my grazed carrots too. Looks great and tastes even better! Happy Thanksgiving! Betsy and the crew

Power Berry Trail Mix Snack Cookie Recipe

A super mix of nutrients, perfect for a simple grab-and-go snack, lunchbox treats or breakfast on the go. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c dried tart cherries 3/4 c toasted almonds 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 c brown sugar 1/3 c honey 1/3 c granulated sugar 1 1/2 c oats 1 c wheat […]

Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention

My wife Rose and I went out to Pennsylvania for the Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Growers Convention last week. We went to the convention to market Cherry Juice Concentrate along with our Dried Cherry Products. There were a lot of vendors there selling Farm Market Items, Farm Equipment, Financing Institutions and Everything for the […]

Powered by Red: Day 7 – Simple Snacks with Dried Cherries

Feb. 7 2010 I’m busy with snacks for the super bowl party. The kids love peanuts, dried cherries and chocolate chips for an easy mix. I also made the cherry dumplings with 2 cans of cherries and shortening instead of butter. This recipe seems to be fail proof. Of course we served it warm with […]

Powered by Red: Day 5 – Cherry Pecan Energy Bars

Ellie Krieger is a registered dietitian and host of the Food Network’s “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger.”  According to Ellie, creating a routine with foods you like is one of the most successful strategies for a long-term, healthful diet plan. And, with heart disease continuing to be the number one killer in America, being able […]

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 […]

Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg, beaten to mix 1 egg white 3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries 1/2 cup finely chopped […]

Chili Roasted Peanuts with Dried Cherries Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound raw unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground white pepper 2 tsp salt ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp cayenne 8 ounces King Orchards dried tart cherries Directions: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the peanuts and stir to […]

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, […]

Michigan Baked Oatmeal

2 cups old-fashioned oats 4 cups milk 1/4 tsp almond flavoring 1/2 cup King Orchards dried tart cherries 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 large apple, unpeeled, grated or chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 3 quart casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. […]

Michigan Dried Cherry Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 c. apple juice 1/2 c. fresh apple chunks 1/2 c. Michigan Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 2 tbsp. croutons 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. dry white wine 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 6 pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick 2 tbsp. cooking oil In saucepan combine apple […]

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 […]

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (used ¼ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 1/3 to 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Dried red […]

Cherry Chicken Salad Sandwich

2 cups cubed cooked chicken ½ cup dried tart cherries 3 green onions, sliced ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Lettuce leaves Chopped fresh parsley 2 to 4 croissants Combine chicken, cherries and onions in a large bowl; mix well. In another bowl, combine […]

Nuts About Cherries Chicken Salad Recipe

Nuts About Cherries Chicken Salad Recipe Ingredients: 4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, diced 1 cup King Orchards Nuts About Cherries, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup diced apples (we like Mutsu for this, but Cortland, Galas and Honeycrisp would be good choices too) 1/3 cup low-fat yogurt 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1 […]

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 […]

Cherry-Glazed Baked Chicken

1 can (16-ounce) pitted dark sweet cherries 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons hot mustard 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup dried tart cherries 6 (6 1/2 ounces each) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves […]

Cherry Zucchini Bread

2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons baking powder Put eggs in a […]

Sour Cherry-Pecan Biscotti

This recipe makes 72 biscotti Ingredients 2 cups King Orchards dried tart cherries 1/4 cup orange juice hot water 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 pinch salt 3 large eggs 1 cup chopped pecans powdered sugar, for rolling Cooking Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to […]

Cherry Almond Biscotti

1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar zest of one lemon 2 eggs 2 cups flour pinch of salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup King Orchards dried tart cherries Cream butter, add sugar slowly, add zest. Add eggs one at a time Sift flour, baking powder and salt together […]

Choose Cherries and AllRecipes.Com

The Cherry Marketing Institute is sponsoring some fantastic cherry recipes at allrecipes.com right now. Super Fruit (Cherry) Lime Muffins, Berry Good Oatmeal, Mango Cherry Avocado Salad, and Chewy Cherry Whole Grain Cereal Bars are just a few of the creative cherry recipes they’re highlighting. Warning: The pictures will make you hungry. I hope you have […]

Oatmeal Dried Cherry Chocolate Cookies

This cookie starts with a basic Oatmeal cookie recipe (I use the one from Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats). I’ve been making them with farm fresh eggs and real butter. They never last very long around our house, especially when it’s cold and blustery outside. Made a batch this weekend, with good intentions of sending some to […]