FIRECRACKER SALSA

Spice things up with this salsa, great for Tuna, Hamburgers or downright dippin'!

• ½ cup dried art cherries
• ½ cup cherry preserves
• 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ½ chopped yellow bell pepper
• ¼ chopped jalapeno peppers, or to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp lime or lemon juice

Combine dried cherries, cherry preserves and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl; mix well. Microwave on High (100% power) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in red onion, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate, covered 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Serve with grilled swordfish or tuna. It's also excellent as a topping for hamburgers. Makes about 1 ½ cups; enough for 6 to 8 servings with a main course.

Tip: Add 1 cup of dried cherries to traditional cherry pie - it increases the cherry flavor. or add about ½ cup dried tart cherries to your favorite apple or peach pie recipe. The cherries complement the other fruit in the pie while adding flavor and color.