Cherries are so popular this time of year! Make this great tasting Cherry Chutney with fresh Bing Cherries.

In a small skillet place 2 tbs butter, 12 Bing cherries – pitted & halved, 1 mango – peeled & chopped small, 1 pear – peeled & chopped small, 4 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 green onions – sliced all the way to the top. Saute over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add 1 tbs fancy  balsamic vinegar (such as balsamic/ pomegranate or balsamic/ black currant,) 2 tbs Sherry, 1/8 tsp of sea salt and a dash of white pepper.  Cook for 5 more minutes.  Discard sprigs and serve over grilled fish, steak or chicken – garnished with toasted & sliced almonds.  OR mix into 2 cups of cooked gourmet rice – like Himalayan Red Rice or  Lundbergh Gourmet Blend of Whole Grain Rice.

Cook, Eat, Laugh…Claudia