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"Quinoa, the principal grain of the Incas, is high in protein and contains all eight essential amino acids. Rinsing the quinoa very well before cooking effectively eliminates its slightly bitter "green" taste. I found this recipe at WholehealthMd.com This would be great stuffed into pork chops."

Ingredients: pepper, dried cherries, garlic...

"While visiting Los Angeles, I found this recipe on a card that you can pick up at the local grocers. This particular combination of meat and fruit had me intrigued so I brought it back for use at some later point. Filet mignon is pricey so this is certainly a special occasion food. Planning to serve it with roasted potatoes and maybe some nice asparagus...."

Ingredients: cherry preserves, pepper...

"This tea has an intense fruity flavor with just a hint of herbally sage. Great with a piece of lemon added."

Ingredients: tart cherries, honey...

"Posted per a request. Traverse City Salad (featuring dried cherries)is served by many Michigan restaurants - each with their own variation. This one is my version for one very healthy salad. Note: The Traverse City area, in northern lower Michigan is known as a major cherry growing area."

Ingredients: mixed greens, dried cherries...

"We dare you to try our deliciously different salsa. Through the first weeks of the tour, the Dining Daredevils have discovered how much we have in common in the kitchen. There are no picky eaters on this team, so this daringly delightful salsa is perfect for us. Hot chiles give plenty of heat, but cherries and orange provide some sweet. Cocoa powder..."

Ingredients: cilantro, cocoa powder...

"I LOVE this smoothie. It's so rich and creamy and has the texture of the best ice cream - without dairy! This smoothie is like eating 5 servings of fruits and veggies and it's delicious to boot! You can't even taste the veggies - I promise!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Ingredients: dark sweet cherries, baby spinach...

"I love beets. I have found that very few share my passion for this wonderful root vegetable. Ah, well, I'll eat my beets alone, then. Here is a wonderful sweet/tart, fruity and yet savory way to prepare beets. Try to find *unsweetened* dried tart cherries -- if you use cherries that are not tart, the dish loses something, though it will still..."

Ingredients: dried tart cherries, fresh cilantro...

"Sweet and tangy!"

Ingredients: dried cherries, fresh ginger...

"Found this in the June "Better Homes and Gardens". It's a very tasty blend, and great for cool Summer eating. Note: I find that 1/2 cup of onion is plenty for me, but I don't like a really strong onion flavor in anything."

Ingredients: red raspberry preserves, dried tart cherries...

"I got this off of Food Network, from Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger. Made is for some friends and they loved it, not leftovers here!"

Ingredients: pepper, dried tart cherries...

"A sweet-tart cherry and cranberry sauce makes this moist cake sing. Serve it at your next dinner party -- or as an alternative to traditional pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving."

Ingredients: cherry preserves, dried cranberries...

"from cooking light this makes a wonderful easy main course."

Ingredients: currant jelly, fresh chives...

"Granny Smith apples may be substituted for the zucchini."

Ingredients: dried tart cherries, eggs...

"This recipe was featured in our February/March 2010 newsletter. It was submitted by guest author/speaker Mary Olivar, Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market's flagship store. She says this simple smoothie is a great way to start your day, and a wonderful way to get your greens. Plus, when you use colorful berries, you won't even notice..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, frozen cherries...