Kirsch

This is a Hawaiian drink, and green coconuts may not be available in all regions. If not, an Old-fashioned glass will do very nearly as well.

Kirsch, a cherry-flavored liqueur, brings out the flavor of the raspberries rather than masking it.

Depending on the size and shape of your waffle pan, the yield for this recipe will vary. Freeze extra waffles to enjoy later. Karen Barker makes her own chocolate sauce and chocolate chip ice cream with cherries.

Begin preparing this one day ahead.

Lightly sweetened whipped cream is a nice addition to this delicious dessert.

Brown sugar, almonds and oats combine for a crunchy topping in this lovely dessert. A touch of kirsch, a clear cherry brandy, enhances the fruit.

Only 1/3 cup of flour is used in this recipe, so the cake has a deliciously dense texture.

Chocolate and cherry — the flavors of Germany's famous Black Forest torte — combine in this moist, fudgy cake. Baked in a metal bowl and covered with whipped cream, it resembles a snowball (boule-de-neige). Begin making this at least one day ahead.

Spoon these cherries over ice cream or pound cake, or serve them topped with whipped cream and biscotti.

This hearty breakfast dish is served at The Ahwahnee Hotel.

This beautiful torte can be prepared three days before serving.

Schwarzwälder Torte Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 4 hr (includes cooling meringues)