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Chocolate Cherry Brandy Cupcakes
Making cupcakes gives us the opportunity to splurge. Go deliciously overboard. Get a little goofy. Hence, Chukar’s new recipe for double chocolate, double cherry, double brandy cupcakes. Double Chocolate Velvety cocoa buttercream frosting tops moist chocolate cake. We used Duncan Hines® Devil’s Food cake mix, but if you have your own recipe, kudos to you! [...]
Cherry Rhubarb Soup
I’m a market sleuth. Often before I start my shift at Chukar Cherries, I wander Pike Place Market in search of seasonal fruits and veggies and the most succulent spices and specialties. One of my favorite spots to snoop is the produce stands—where recipe ideas pop out of the bins of fresh veggies like peas [...]
About this Author
Alyson Lenhoff is the Assistant Manager at Chukar in Pike Place Market. She is an avid chef, baker, and cherry enthusiast.
In a Snap: Moms at the Market
Spring is one of my favorite seasons at Pike Place because the crowds of summer tourists have not yet descended. It’s an ideal time for family outings. If you chance a visit to Pike in the next few weeks here’s a few recommendations for making the visit doable with little ones. [...]
In a Snap: Market Fresh Flowers
Fresh-cut flower season at Pike Place Market begins with the arrival of daffodils, followed by tulips. The flowers are picked in the evening and then taken fresh to the Market for sale the next day. We’re privileged to have some of the Market’s most beautiful bouquets inhabiting the space directly across from Chukar Cherries in [...]
About this Author
Kristina Moravec, the photographer behind these photos, is a prized member of the Chukar team in Pike Place Market.
Jicama Orange Salad with Tart Cherries
At Chukar we always dry our Bing and Rainier Cherries without sugar. But since Montmorency Tart cherries pack a punch, we offer both a no sugar added tart cherry and a tamer, slightly sweetened version. In general we recommend sweet Columbia River Tarts for baked goods and no sugar added Totally Tarts for sauces, meat dishes, and [...]
Cherry Recipes from Washington Wine Country’s Chef
Cooking with local ingredients has delicious results as Chef Magaña demonstrated on Good Morning Northwest – KAPP/KVEW this morning. The Washington Wine Country chef is “a culinarian with no limits, eager to create the perfect pairing with the fruit of his neighbors and a glass from a winemaker down the street.” We at Chukar feel [...]
Macadamia Nut and Cumin Crusted Salmon
On Good Morning Northwest – KAPP/KVEW Frank Magaña, chef to Washington Wine Country, celebrated National Cherry Month by crafting a scrumptious salmon dish using Chukar’s cherries. His recipe for Washington salmon includes a flavorful dose of Chukar’s Peach Cherry Salsa. You can watch a demo video of Chef Magaña cooking the dish here.
Chocolate Cupcakes filled with Chocolate Cherry Dessert Sauce
Chef Frank Magaña’s recipe for chocolate cupcakes is perfect for February which is National Cherry Month (and Valentine’s Day of course). The recipe features cupcakes filled with Chukar’s Chocolate Cherry Dessert Sauce and topped with a dark chocolate Chipotle Cherry. We’ve also heard a rumor that Chef Magaña uses Cabernet in his cupcakes. You can watch [...]
Garlic Scampi with Cherry Pomegranate Chutney
One of Washington Wine Country’s premier chefs, Frank Magaña, has developed a recipe for garlic scampi with shrimp, Chukar’s dried Rainier cherries, and Cherry Pomegranate Chutney. The chutney is rich with Northwest grown fruit and mouthwatering spices. You can watch a video demo of Chef Magaña making the dish here.
Cherry Granola Muffins
One of the easiest ways to use our dried cherries is to “throw ‘em in.” A handful of dried Chukar morsels adds nutrition and flavor to cereal, oatmeal, salads, and breads. And since February is National Cherry Month, what better time incorporate cherries into your diet? This week we’re featuring scrumptious muffins as the baked [...]
