This lightly sweetened frozen cherry puree is made from whole fruits so it makes a refreshing healthy treat on its own. But serve it up between your favorite homemade or store-bought cookie and you have the perfect dessert on hand for hot summer days.  YIELD: 6 sandwiches Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS  16 oz. frozen cherries, sweet dark variety   1 large banana  1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract   2 tablespoons agave syrup  1/4 cup coconut oil, melted   1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved  2 tablespoons cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips  1/4 to 1/2 almond milk  1 dozen cookies, store bought or homemade  METHOD  [...]

YIELD: 6-8 mini pies (depending on size of cutter) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Whole Grain Coconut Oil Pie Crust (makes enough for a double crust pie) 1 1/4 cup all purpose white flour 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup of ice water 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup coconut oil, chilled until firm Pie Filling 1 1/2 cup dark red cherries, pitted and diced 1/2 cup rhubarb, diced 3 teaspoons corn starch 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons fresh [...]

YIELD: 6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Meringue: 4 egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 oz. dark chocolate, melted and cooled slightly Cherries: 16 oz. fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted 1 tablespoon of honey 1 large orange 1 teaspoon corn starch 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Whipped Cream: 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon orange bloom water (or substitute 1 teaspoon of orange zest) Garnishes: Dark chocolate, finely chopped pistachios, chopped Zest from the [...]

Add Fresh cherries from Chelan Fresh to any dessert and add the taste of Lake Chelan. Try them out in this meringue recipe! Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 - 3" to 4" meringue - homemade or store bought  - crumbled 1 ½ cup cherries - chopped 1 tablespoon agave 1 cup whipping cream DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, heat cherries with agave and splash of water and simmer over low heat until cherries are soft. Set aside to cool. In a medium bowl whip cream. To assemble, add a spoonful of whipped cream to the bottom of a glass or dessert [...]