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GRANDMA’S CHERRY PIE – February 20 – National Cherry Pie Day

GRANDMA’S CHERRY PIE – February 20 – National Cherry Pie Day

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 bottle bing cherries* 2 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter Pie crust, recipe here * Grandma used home bottled cherries.  You can substitute bottled cherries, one quart, but you might need to adjust the sugar.  Fresh or frozen […]

 
PORK CHOPS AND CHERRY SAUCE – February 12 – National Cherry Month

PORK CHOPS AND CHERRY SAUCE – February 12 – National Cherry Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork chops ¼ medium yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups dried cherries ¼ cup port wine ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange […]

 
CHERRY, PECAN, APPLE SALAD – February 6 – National Cherry Month

CHERRY, PECAN, APPLE SALAD – February 6 – National Cherry Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Salad 4 cups mixed greens 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup tart cherries 1 large Granny Smith apple, seeds removed and thinly sliced ½ cup whole pecans 4 green onions, sliced into ¼ inch slices 4 tablespoons gouda cheese Cherry Vinaigrette […]

 
BEER AND CHEDDAR SOUP WITH BACON – October 27 – National American Beer Day

BEER AND CHEDDAR SOUP WITH BACON – October 27 – National American Beer Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ pound bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 rib celery, diced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 12 oz American Lager 2 cups chicken broth ¼ cup butter […]

 
CHERRIES JUBILEE – September 24 – National Cherries Jubilee Day

CHERRIES JUBILEE – September 24 – National Cherries Jubilee Day

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 pound cherries, washed and pitted (Fresh is best, frozen works also) 1/4 cup brandy 1 pint vanilla ice cream Instructions: In a bowl combine the sugar […]