Dried Cherry

Begin preparing the dessert a day ahead.

These cookies are perfect with a cup of tea.

This simple apple salad got its name from the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Invented in 1896 not by a chef but by the maître d'hôtel Oscar Tschirky, the Waldorf salad was an instant success. As often happens, many variations evolved—some with raisins, some with chopped nuts. This one has green apples and red seedless grapes.

This stuffing is based on ingredients prevalent throughout the Midwest. Michigan dried cherries are often used to accent dishes in that state, while prunes, raisins and dried currants are often found in many sweet and savory recipes from Ohio and Indiana. Using only three tablespoons of butter for ten servings makes this dish low in fat, too.

Dried cherries and apricots highlight this impressive version of a southern classic.

These can be cut out the night before, refrigerated unbaked on a baking sheet, and then popped into the oven in the morning. They will be ready in just 20 minutes.

Not quite as sweet as a pecan pie, but with the same caramel candy-like filling.

A sweet snack, full of chewy dried cherries and apricots, to nibble or wrap as a gift.

These turnovers could be served for breakfast, with coffee and juice, or for dessert.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Most supermarkets have at least one type of spiced sausage. If you don't have the time to make cornbread, it usually is sold at BBQ restaurants and diners. This recipe is an accompaniment for Maple Ginger Roasted Turkey.

Here's a great idea for a summer dessert. To make preparation even easier, use your favorite cherry or pecan ice cream.

You might wonder why we freeze the chocolate filling for these charlottes before baking them. The coldness prevents the chocolate from overcooking in the oven.