Traditional fruit cake is turned right on its head with our modern summer cherry fruit cake recipe. We’ve swapped dried fruit for fresh cherries and apples, resulting in a moist cake that’s bursting with flavor. Walnuts are thrown in to give a subtle nutty flavor and add texture. This crowd-pleasing cherry cake is great to take on picnics, to the beach or even for breakfast on the go. It’s dense, like a traditional fruit cake but way more fun! YIELD: 1 9 x 11 inch cake Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda [...]

Our healthy take on the cherry-studded black forest cake is a multi-layer frozen cake. The recipe uses tofu instead of cream to lower calories, fat and cholesterol. This secret ingredient makes for a dense and creamy cake that tastes just as good as traditional frozen cakes! No bake cakes are easy to make ahead and deliver a refreshing touch to spring and summer meals. Recipe Development & Photos by: Williams-Raines Yield: 10-12 servings Ingredients Crust 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder 1/2 cup large Medjool dates (soak for 10 min in [...]

The Rainier cherry has a distinct flavor and the higher level of acid compliments juicy plums perfectly in this easy summer crisp recipe. Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream! YIELD: 6-8 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Fruit mixture: 3 cups Rainier cherries, pitted and torn into halves 2 cups ripe plums, pitted and sliced (about 3-4 plums) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Topping: 1 ½ cups oats ½ cup quinoa flakes ¼ cup of sliced almonds, toasted 1 cup of Medjool dates, pitted (about 10 large dates) [...]

These cherry cheesecake swirl brownies are a crowd pleaser. Show up at any party with a tray of these beauties and you’re sure to make a splash. Don’t let the fancy swirls fool you – these cherry-filled brownies are very easy to make. Don’t forget to grab one for yourself… they have a habit of vanishing the minute they reach the table! YIELD:  16 brownies Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Brownie batter 1 scant cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup white flour 1 1/2 [...]