Cherry Salsa

Cherry Salsa tops three goat cheese crostini on a wooden serving board.
Cherry Salsa
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    Servings Prep Time
    1 cup 20 minutes
    Passive Time
    30+ minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    1 cup 20 minutes
    Passive Time
    30+ minutes
    Cherry Salsa tops three goat cheese crostini on a wooden serving board.
    Cherry Salsa
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      1 cup 20 minutes
      Passive Time
      30+ minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      1 cup 20 minutes
      Passive Time
      30+ minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: cup
      Instructions
      1. Chop dried cherries and combine with cherry jam in a mini food processor or blender. Pulse several times until cherries are about the size of a pea or smaller. Add remaining ingredients and pulse 2-3 times to combine.
      2. Scoop into a serving dish, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavours. Use as a topping for crostini, baked brie, breaded chicken cutlets or grilled meats.
      Recipe Notes

      -I find there is a need to first chop the cherries before adding to the food processor because everything becomes too processed in the time it takes the dried cherries to break down.  By chopping the cherries first, the mixture retains most of its texture yet everything is combined.

      -If a food processor is not available, simply chop everything by hand and combine.

      Five Spice Mixed Nuts

      Five Spice Mixed Nuts
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        Servings Prep Time
        5 cups 10 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        60 minutes 1+ hours
        Servings Prep Time
        5 cups 10 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        60 minutes 1+ hours
        Five Spice Mixed Nuts
        Print Recipe
          Servings Prep Time
          5 cups 10 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          60 minutes 1+ hours
          Servings Prep Time
          5 cups 10 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          60 minutes 1+ hours
          Ingredients
          Servings: cups
          Instructions
          1. Preheat oven to 225°F. Spray a large baking tray with non-stick spray.
          2. In a large bowl toss together nuts.
          3. In a medium bowl whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, egg white, water, Chinese five spice and sea salt. Pour over nuts and stir to coat evenly.
          4. Spread nuts evenly on a large baking tray. Bake for 60 minutes, turning every 15 minutes. If using dried cherries stir them in halfway through baking time.
          5. Remove from oven and loosen from the baking tray. Allow nuts to cool completely before breaking apart. Will keep in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

          Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti

          Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti are sweet and crunchy with a hint of pepper.
          Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti
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          Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti is sweet and crunchy with a hint of pepper.
            Servings Prep Time
            28 cookies 30
            Cook Time
            50
            Servings Prep Time
            28 cookies 30
            Cook Time
            50
            Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti are sweet and crunchy with a hint of pepper.
            Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti
            Print Recipe
            Pink Peppercorn Cherry Biscotti is sweet and crunchy with a hint of pepper.
              Servings Prep Time
              28 cookies 30
              Cook Time
              50
              Servings Prep Time
              28 cookies 30
              Cook Time
              50
              Ingredients
              Servings: cookies
              Instructions
              1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating before adding the next. Beat in vanilla.
              2. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and peppercorns. Add to butter and egg mixture, beating until combined. Stir in dried cherries.
              3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Divided dough into two. Shape each portion into a long flat log approximately 2 1/2"x 9 1/2"x1" high. Whisk egg white with a tbsp of water and brush over each log. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300℉. Cut each log into 3/4" slices and lay each piece flat on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, turn over each piece and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
              4. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over each piece.