There's at least 3 ways to include one or more custom posts types in the recent posts widget native to WordPress. You can use the
Custom Post Type Tutorials
The tutorials in this archive relate to the use of custom post types in Genesis child themes. The code is guaranteed to work as shown in the demo images and videos. Installation of all code as well as support for PHP code is provided for members.
Display Home Page Posts In Grid Style Layout Using Portfolio CPT Template
You can use CSS code to display your home page posts in a grid style layout. This would be one of the best solutions if you want to retain
How to remove post info from custom post type only in Genesis
Jill from the U.K asked this question on the StudioPress theme forums: I have a custom post type called Products and I want to remove the
Genesis Custom Post Type Archive Grid On Front or Home Page
This simple custom function provides the most efficient solution for displaying custom post types on the front page of your WordPress
Add Custom Post Type To RSS Feed
If you've already added your custom post type to your home page loop, you can also add them to your RSS feed simply by adding a conditional
Using A Page Template File For Single Custom Post Types
If for some reason you don't want to use a default single post template for your custom post type, you can use a page.php file