#driedcherries

A hearty and flavorful soup made with red lentils, curry spices, and dried cherries for a bit of sweetness. Fresh cilantro on top adds a bright touch.

Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon curry powder. 1/4 cup dried cherries. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, saut until softened. Stir in curry powder and cook for another minute. Add red lentils, vegetable broth, and dried cherries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This Almond Cherry Fudge is a delightful combination of sweet white chocolate, crunchy almonds, and tart dried cherries. It's an easy-to-make treat that's perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.

Ingredients: 3 cups white chocolate chips. 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. 1/2 cup chopped almonds. 1/2 cup dried cherries. 1 teaspoon almond extract. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. A pinch of salt.

Instructions: Put parchment paper around the edges of an 8x8-inch square baking pan, leaving some overhang to make it easy to take off. Put the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl that can go in the microwave. Stir the mixture every 30 seconds in the microwave until it is smooth and all melted. The vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt should all be mixed in. Add the chopped almonds and dried cherries and mix them in. Put the fudge mix into the pan that has been prepared and spread it out evenly. Put the fudge in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets. When the fudge is set, use the extra parchment paper to lift it out of the pan. Serve after cutting it into squares or rectangles. Have fun with your tasty Almond Cherry Fudge!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

These tahini dried cherry monster cookies are a delightful twist on classic monster cookies, featuring the rich flavor of tahini and the sweet-tartness of dried cherries.

Ingredients: 1 cup tahini. 1 cup brown sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup rolled oats. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips. 1 cup dried cherries. 1/2 cup shredded coconut.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet. Mix the tahini, brown sugar, and softened butter together in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and well mixed. It will be creamy after you add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a different bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined. These are the chocolate chips, dried cherries, shredded coconut, and rolled oats that you need to mix in. Place spoonfuls of cookie dough on the baking sheet that has been prepared, leaving space between each one. After the oven is hot, bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way. Enjoy these tasty monster cookies made with tahini and dried cherries.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate chunks, tart dried cherries, and crunchy pecans in these mouthwatering oatmeal cookies.

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks. 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped. 1/2 cup pecans, chopped.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet. Mix the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl using a whisk. Melt the butter and mix it with the white sugar and brown sugar in a different bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, mixing only until everything is well combined. Add the chocolate chunks, dried cherries, and chopped pecans and mix them in. Place round tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet that has been prepared. After the oven is hot, bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the middles are still a little soft. After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This Cherry Vanilla Fudge is a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet white chocolate and tart dried cherries. The touch of cherry extract and pink color make it extra special.

Ingredients: 2 cups white chocolate chips. 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. 1/4 cup unsalted butter. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped. 1/2 teaspoon cherry extract. Red food coloring optional.

Instructions: Use parchment paper to line an 8x8-inch square baking pan, leaving extra on two sides to make it easy to take off. Put the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter in a bowl that can go in the microwave. In 30-second increments, stir the mixture in the microwave until it is smooth and all melted. Add the cherry extract and vanilla extract and mix them in. You can make it pink by adding a few drops of red food coloring. Add the chopped dried cherries and mix well. Put the fudge mix into the pan that has been prepared and spread it out evenly. Put the fudge in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets. When the fudge is set, use the extra parchment paper to lift it out of the pan. Put it on a board for cutting. To make the fudge, cut it into squares or rectangles. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

One of my daughters is allergic (sensitive) to nuts. It’s not anaphylactic but she does get bad skin rashes. She loves granola as a snack, so I set out to create a nut free granola that she would enjoy.

It wasn’t so easy because not everyone in my family likes chia seeds or flax. A lot of recipes called for wheat germ which was met with a resounding “NO”!. So needless to say I just started…