Bread pudding is a tried-and-true classic dessert. In this easy to do recipe, we are using brioche bread and adding fresh sweet red cherries to elevate the old fashion method. Involve the kids and make something new that your family is sure to love. Serve it with an ice cream of choice on a hot day or enjoy as is. This can be whipped up in less than an hour and uses mostly pantry staples.   INGREDIENTS: 1 LOAF OF BRIOCHE BREAD, CUBED 2 CUPS OF MILK ½ STICK OF SALTED BUTTER ½ CUP OF GRANULATED SUGAR SPLASH OF VANILLA EXTRACT [...]

We are doubling up on summertime flavors with sweet red and Rainier cherry frozen yogurt bites! This super simple 5-ingredient frozen dessert is perfect for a hot sunny day, after camp snack, or just to keep on hand in the freezer for a tasty treat anytime! Peanut butter and Greek yogurt pack in the extra protein we all need at this time of year to keep up endless activities and extra-long days. Naturally gluten free! Swap out the Greek yogurt for cashew or coconut yogurt to make this vegan. Ingredients:  1 cup of oats (I used whole rolled oats that [...]

We took the viral yogurt bark trend to a new level with fresh sweet red cherries, pistachios, chia seeds, cocoa nibs, and unsweetened coconut shreds. This version is a play-off of my favorite trail mix, but the possibilities are truly endless. Some other great flavors that pair well with cherries are, slivered almonds, cinnamon, dried apricots, and/or white chocolate morsels!  Ingredients 32 oz. container of full fat vanilla yogurt  1 cup of pitted sweet red cherries quartered ½ cup of shelled pistachios ¼ cup of chia seeds ½ cup unsweetened coconut shreds 3 tbsp. of cocoa nibs Directions Line a cookie [...]

Chocolate covered cherries are a familiar treat, but we are elevating them by stuffing them with goat cheese & honey chèvre. The savory elements of the chèvre make the tart aspects of the cherries pop while the chocolate mellows the two flavors down, creating a mouthwatering trifecta of deliciousness. Though the flavor combination tastes complicated, the recipe is as easy as can be! Ingredients:  1 dozen Sweet Red Cherries 1-4oz package of Honey Chèvre (room temperature) 1-8oz container of milk chocolate melting wafers  1-8oz container of white chocolate melting wafers Directions: Pit your sweet cherries on the side to leave the [...]

Looking for a sweet treat you can make and enjoy with the kids this summer? Sweet Cherry & Chocolate Pudding Pops are a must have! Simplify by using a store-bought instant pudding mix. Traditionally you cannot use milk substitutes in instant puddings, but since we are freezing these popsicles, it is totally okay to use a milk alternative. I personally have made these with oat milk before and they turned out great! With only a few ingredients and super simple instructions, this is an all-ages friendly project that will not only entertain the mind, but also the tastebuds!  Ingredients 1 box [...]

Recipe by: Chef Lenny, @whosagoodlizard Sweet Rainier Cherries are at their peak for only a short time during the summer. They are delicious capped with a golden-brown puff pastry crust and a hint of cardamom. Serve with or without ice cream to elevate this any time treat. Servings: 6 Preparation: 45 minutes Cook time:  45 minutes Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed) 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp. water for egg wash 4 cups pitted and chopped fresh or frozen Rainier cherries ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ tsp. cardamom ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. of lemon [...]