As a country, we may have a relatively ‘young’ culinary history, but that doesn’t mean our classics are any less important! There are some foods that just make America more American, and we’re here to share the greatest of them all!

What better way to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. than with a round-up of delicious dishes featuring (drum roll, please…) cherries! And while folks in the Northeast might have to wait a bit longer for peak season, there are still many areas of the country that can enjoy them right now. Ahead, three of our favorite recipes (cherry) picked just for you.

At Food Republic, we love spending a beautiful Fall day at the local orchard – watching the changing of the leaves, hiking, and of course, apple picking! Autumn is the season for apples, so go out and pick your own then make, what else? Good old American apple pie!