In Season: Cherries Slideshow

Stir fresh cherries into your favorite whole-wheat pancake batter to create an impressive (and deceptively simple!) breakfast treat. Top with more fresh fruit or a drizzle of warm maple syrup.

Click here to see the Whole-Wheat Cherry Pancakes Recipe.

Bring this colorful salad featuring cherries to summer picnics and barbecues. Green lentils cook quickly and stay firm in salads, but you can substitute other types of lentils if you like.

Click here to see the Cherry-Lentil Salad Recipe.

Serve this elegant cherry treat as a snack, dessert, or appetizer, or as a fresh summer take on a weekday breakfast.

Click here to see the Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Cherries and Mint Recipe.

Sweet cherries make a flavorful salsa to pair with lamb chops rubbed with sea salt and lime zest.

Click here to see the Grilled Lamb Chops with Cherry Salsa Recipe.

Give summer a bang of flavor with grilled beef burgers topped with cherry-spiked Dijon mustard, grilled sweet onions, and tangy blue cheese.

Click here to see the Big Blue Burgers with Cherry Mustard Recipe.