6 Ways to Enjoy Summer Strawberries
Nothing quite screams summer like the scent of fresh strawberries wafting through the farmers' market or the act of picking them off a bush and popping those sweet morsels in your mouth - usually resulting in red-stained fingers. But when strawberries are in season, any stains or spills caused in the line of consumption are well worth it.
Often, you don't need more than the strawberries themselves, but sometimes a little honey or powdered sugar adds that little extra touch of sweetness. But the beauty of this fruit is that it can also be used in a variety of ways, each showcasing the simplicity and flavor of the berry.
Try our recipes below and let us know your favorite way to enjoy strawberries.
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Fresh strawberries, hand-squeezed lemons, and water - the recipe may be simple, but it makes for a refreshing summer combination whose tartness and sweetness you can modify to your own taste using cold water. The strawberries should provide enough sweetness, but you can add some agave nectar or sugar if you really feel like you need to amp it up.
INGREDIENTS
2 containers strawberries, puréed
6 lemons, squeezed
Water
DIRECTIONS
Purée strawberries and strain through a cheesecloth over a pitcher. Stir in the lemon juice and fill the rest of a half-gallon container with cold water. Chill and serve.
Recipe Details Servings: 8
Pickled Strawberries
After eating a delicious sandwich that was topped with pickled strawberries, I was inspired to try making them at home...
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Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Mint and Feta
A friend brought a version of this lovely, summery salad to a recent barbecue and it perfectly complemented the rich grilled meats...
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Broiled Salmon with Strawberry Sauce
There is nothing I love more than a simply broiled salmon topped with a slightly sweet, slightly salty glaze...
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Strawberry Pesto
I'm a sucker for pesto, and I love strawberry-basil sorbet. So why not strawberry-basil pesto?
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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Strawberry Compote
Panna cotta is the ultimate warm weather dessert - creamy, chilled custard topped with your favorite seasonal fruit of choice...
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-Yasmin Fahr, The Daily Meal
