Cherry and Ricotta Turnovers

Flaky turnovers with a tart cherry and rich ricotta filling are a welcome addition to any table. Look for butter puff pastry in the freezer section of your grocery store and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. For an extra layer of crunch, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds onto the turnovers before baking.

French Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Cherry Sauce

Canadians have fallen in love with yogurt — and, more recently, frozen yogurt. In the summertime, nothing's more delectable with fresh berries or cherry sauce than this refreshing vanilla-scented frozen yogurt.

Dark Chocolate and Dried Cherry Scones

The dark chocolate and tart cherry bits in these scones eliminate the need for any jam or topping. This is a terrific snack to grab for mornings on the go, or to pack for a long car ride to Grandma's house. 

Brian's Sour Cherry Pie

When I was young, my dad usually kept his cooking to a minimum. However, when I began my culinary career as an adult, his passion for cooking started to flourish. Our long-distance phone calls now turn into conversations about what we prepared for dinner that week or a new hors d'oeuvre he's excited to make for the next family gathering. Holiday dinners have gone from turkey and stuffing to eight-course seafood feasts with my father at the helm.

Dad has more of a meat tooth than a sweet tooth, but this sour cherry pie remains one of his all-time favourites. I now make it every year for his birthday. The small cherry tree in his backyard yields enough for only one pie and perhaps a few small tarts, making this pie a rare treat. – Amanda Barnier

White Pepper Pots de Crème with Rhubarb Cherry Compote

Subtle and aromatic spices lend themselves to this dessert's creamy texture without the usual pepper heat. When available, fresh sour cherries can be substituted for frozen in the compote.

Buttery Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula Salad

Balsamic cherry tomatoes and crisp croutons pair perfectly with simple seared fish. Cooking tomatoes until their skins start to ripple brings out their inherent sweetness, making a delicious complement to the buttery halibut.

Fresh Halibut, Pistachio and Cherry Tomato Fusilli

Short cut noodles make for an easy-to-share pasta dish. Simple to prep and effortless to make, this recipe features fresh ingredients like sweet cherry tomatoes, baby arugula and Brussels sprouts, along with locally sourced West Coast halibut and Ontario pancetta making it a bright and flavourful meal.

Bucatini with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich flavour, and using cherry tomatoes speeds up the process. The harshness of the garlic mellows during roasting. For the Parmesan, a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano has the best flavour and shaves nicely over the pasta. You can substitute other sharp hard cheeses, such as Grana Padano, Romano or Asiago.

Cherry Paninis

Cherry Biscotti