Strawberries Every Way: 9 Recipes to Celebrate The Best of Summer

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People who know me know that I take strawberry season very seriously. From the moment they start appearing in the markets until the last batch arrives, I make sure to have a few basketfuls of strawberries on hand at all times. From breakfasts to desserts to snacks to barbecues, you will find something strawberry at my house all summer. Think salsas, spreads, pastries – you name it, strawberries are there. It helps that they are so incredibly versatile that you never seem to go wrong with recipes, no matter how crazy they initially sound. Here are my top 9 recipes where strawberries take center stage.

Strawberry Salsa

Starting with the best – strawberry salsa! Fully ripe strawberries are perfect for this salsa, with their rich sweetness perfectly balanced by tangy lime juicy and spicy jalapenos. If you’re planning a barbecue party, this salsa is a must-have on the side. Full Recipe: Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Ricotta Toast

Tired of boring, normal spreads on toast? Here, try this fun, healthy, and creamy alternative! Creamy ricotta topped with roasted berries and fresh herbs spread generously over crispy toast will instantly become your go-to summer snack. Full Recipe: Strawberry Ricotta Toast

Grilled Halloumi Strawberry Salad

You may think that grill and strawberries do not match. Well, I beg to differ! Grilling brings out the rich sweetness of strawberries and brings an undertone of that signature, grilled texture that we love in summer. Mix them up with grilled halloumi and top with balsamic dressing for an ultimate summer snack. Full Recipe: Grilled Halloumi Strawberry Salad

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Creamy, savory goat cheese and sweet strawberries pair up to give you the winning summer salad. This strawberry goat cheese salad checks all the boxes; a perfect balance between creamy and crunchy, as well as sweet and savory. Full Recipe: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Strawberry Turnovers

Let’s get down to business: strawberries and pastries – my two best friends. Together, they make these buttery, flaky strawberry turnovers that I just want to eat every day, for breakfast and for random midday snacking. Full Recipe: Strawberry Turnovers

Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

Smoothies are the easiest source of nutrition, with rich flavor and texture, particularly when fresh fruits are readily available. Running late? Looking for a quick snack? Just toss in some strawberries, avocados, yogurt, and milk into a blender and let it run its magic. Full Recipe: Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie

Want your smoothie to be more berrylicious? No worries, I got you! Throw in some raspberries with strawberries, milk, and yogurt, and blend the rich, summer flavors together for a healthy, berriful breakfast or snack. Full Recipe: Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie

Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberries and balsamic together are what dreams are made of. They balance the sweet and the tangy flavors so perfectly that I can never get enough of them. This is how I came up with these strawberry shortcakes. Layers of vanilla pound cake, whipped cream, and balsamic-coated strawberries assembled in mason jars are the perfect desserts, especially when I have some company over. Full Recipe: Easy Strawberry Shortcakes in a Jar

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

The easiest and most loved dessert is chocolate-covered strawberries. That is literally all you need for this: tempered chocolate and fresh strawberries. Just dip fresh strawberries either halfway or fully into tempered chocolate, take them out, and leave them to cool. Full Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Fruit