"dried cherries" news and stories

I realize that some of you out there might just be ready to take a break from chocolate (this is never a problem that I have) after the candy-indulgences of Valentine's Day. However, for those of you are ready for another round of cacao-based based deliciousness, then do I have a recipe for you. This is not one I discovered on my own, but I am bookmarking it for future reference.

You see, last night we had a birthday dinner for Scott. Some friends came over and we ate roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts and a really lovely baguette from Metropolitan bakery. Because Scott is something of a champagne fan, I made the Champagne Chiffon Cake that Nicole created for New Year's Eve. In addition to that dessert, Joe brought a pan of brownies that he had made earlier that afternoon, when the baking bug had struck. He found the recipe on Al Dente, the Amazon.com food blog. He used the variation that included pecans and dried cherries and they were so good. Fudgy and thick, with a great consistency. This recipe is a keeper.

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This is a great recipe for Cooking Live because it is so quick. It's definitely the kind of meal that can go from nothing to the table in under 30 minutes - provided that you have the ingredients, of course. Fortunately, the ingredients are things that you are likely to have around the house, so if you pick up some pork chops on your way home from work, you will be good to go. First, we'll prepare the rice and as it cooks, we can cook up the pork chops. Serve the pork, with a bit of sauce, over the rice and add a small side salad and you have a delicious and simple meal.

Few things can compare with a buttery scone, warm from the oven, though these are perfectly good at room temperature, too. In honor of D-day, they are packed with three types of dried fruits: sweet cherries, golden raisins and dried apricots. These create a rich blend of flavors and lend a lot of sweetness to the scones, but feel free so pick and choose any dried fruits you like, from blueberries to currants. The scones are absolutely delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.