Dried cherries and toasted pecans enliven the traditional holiday relish.

1/2 cup cranberries, picked over
1 cup dried cherries
juice of 1/2 orange
2 tablespoons sugar
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
grated zest of 1/2 lime
grated zest of 1/2 orange
salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

In a food processor blend cranberries, dried cherries, orange juice, and sugar for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in peppers, cilantro, citrus zest, and salt. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, adding pecans just before serving. Serves 8.

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