Dessert Nachos

2018-10-11T02:21:18+00:00

How to get kids to eat fruit? Two words: dessert nachos. Slices of raw apple are drizzled with a silky homemade chocolate sauce and topped with oodles of goodies. Kids go wild for this ultra-easy dessert that is on the table in under 10 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners that need a special finish. YIELD:  4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 apples, seeds removed and quartered 6 oz. dark chocolate 6 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Your choice of toppings (ex. Sprinkles, candy, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries…) METHOD Take the quartered apples and slice them thinly [...]

Dessert Nachos2018-10-11T02:21:18+00:00

Baked Pumpkin Spice Pears

2018-10-11T02:22:23+00:00

Fall is finally here! Time to run out, buy some pears and pair them with the season’s hottest seasoning: pumpkin spice. We’ve created a recipe that is spicy, warming, delicious and oh-so-simple to make. It comes together in minutes and can be on the table in half an hour. Not only that, it looks fantastic and will impress anyone lucky enough to eat at your table. So, what are you waiting for? Go get those pears! YIELD:  4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS For pears 2 pears (ripe but firm) 1/8 cup almonds, roughly chopped 1/8 cup pumpkin [...]

Baked Pumpkin Spice Pears2018-10-11T02:22:23+00:00

Crowd-Pleasing Pear Bread

2018-10-11T02:22:41+00:00

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Just like this moist pear bread, bursting at the seams with fresh fruit, dates and walnuts. The pears add moisture and acidity to the bread, while the dates deliver sweet caramel notes. And let’s not forget the walnuts… there’d be no crunch without them! This simple recipe yields two hearty loaves that can effortlessly feed a crowd. A slice could easily make its way into a lunch box or onto a plate next to your morning cup of coffee. Our versatile pear bread is sure to become a family favorite. YIELD:  2 loaves Recipe [...]

Crowd-Pleasing Pear Bread2018-10-11T02:22:41+00:00

Salsa Mexicana

2019-07-11T19:50:05+00:00

This cherry salsa goes together so easy, your guests will think you slaved away all day. When you live in the heart of cherry country you sometimes forget to enjoy the bountiful harvest nature has to offer. But this week Chelan Fresh had the opportunity to pair our world famous Chelan Fresh cherries with the culinary creativity of CheffyK & CA. Their recipes inspire you to step back in the kitchen and do some quick, dicing, chopping and mixing to create amazing appetizers, entrees and desserts from scratch. Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 pounds or about 10 Roma tomatoes 1 large onion, [...]

Salsa Mexicana2019-07-11T19:50:05+00:00

Pear and Nutella Toast

2018-10-11T02:22:51+00:00

Are you a fan of Nutella, the ooey-gooey hazelnut spread? We certainly are! In this simple recipe it adds sweetness and a touch of chocolate to fresh pears and toasted walnuts. Breakfast will never be the same again! YIELD:  4 toasts Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 4 slices of bread, toasted 1/2 cup Nutella spread 1 pear (like d’Anjou or Bartlett), sliced wafer-thin using a mandolin* 1 handful walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped METHOD Spread 2 tablespoons of Nutella on each slice of toasted bread. Layer the slices of pear on top of the Nutella. Make sure you evenly [...]

Pear and Nutella Toast2018-10-11T02:22:51+00:00

Super Simple Cherry Almond Muffins

2018-10-11T02:22:59+00:00

Everyone needs some easy recipes for weeknights or to whip up in a flash for a potluck. These muffins are quick to make and are bursting with juicy fresh cherries. A light sugar dusting gives the muffin tops a little extra crunch and sweetness. While baking, the muffins will make your kitchen smell divine! These moist and fluffy little devils are perfect for a snack and will be a welcome addition to any summertime picnic or BBQ. YIELD:  12 muffins Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups white flour 2/3 cup of sugar, plus extra for dusting 3 teaspoons baking [...]

Super Simple Cherry Almond Muffins2018-10-11T02:22:59+00:00

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

2018-10-11T02:23:05+00:00

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 [...]

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies2018-10-11T02:23:05+00:00

Cherry Vanilla and Ginger Float

2018-10-11T02:23:22+00:00

There is a wellness movement happening, and no doubt everyone has tried the fermented drink kombucha by now. It is on the “good for you” list and it’s turning up everywhere you look. So why not try it this summer with some sweet Washington cherries for a grown-up version of an ice cream float? YIELD: 2 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted and halved 3 tablespoons agave, honey or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 scoops of a good quality vanilla ice cream (or non-dairy ice cream) 1 (16 [...]

Cherry Vanilla and Ginger Float2018-10-11T02:23:22+00:00

Simple Chilled Cherry Slushie

2020-05-26T19:02:10+00:00

Summer is here and so are cherries! This wonderfully healthy fruit is very versatile and can be used a million different ways. This chilled cherry slushie is incredibly simple to make but looks fancy and tastes more complicated than it really is.  This recipe will impress your guests and can be served as a starter or as dessert. Yes, you read that right! YIELD: 4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Chilled Cherry Slushie 2 cups fresh dark red cherries, pitted, plus extra for decoration 2 cups rose wine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cornstarch 1 [...]

Simple Chilled Cherry Slushie2020-05-26T19:02:10+00:00

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Cherry Compote

2018-10-11T02:28:42+00:00

These simple apple baskets are a fun Easter project for kids, and they’ll love eating them too (even though they’re healthy!).  YIELD: 2 baskets Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Cherry Compote 2 cups pitted and halved dark red cherries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup sugar 1-2 teaspoon cornstarch, depending on desired consistency 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 3 tablespoons oil or melted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla [...]

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Cherry Compote2018-10-11T02:28:42+00:00

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