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There's nothing like a fresh, ripe strawberry! These are ten of our favorite recipes to make the most of this beautiful fruit.
Have you had fresh, local strawberries yet this year? We just got our first bucket yesterday and there's absolutely nothing like them!
While we will just eat the majority of them straight from the bucket, we also love using them in recipes.
These are some of our favorites. Whether you are looking for a salad or dessert or to preserve them in jam, we've got you covered. Enjoy these recipes and make the most of the season!
These fabulous Fresh Strawberry Galettes are bursting with summery flavor. The super-easy (actually ridiculously easy) recipe employs a "cheat" ingredient - but no one will know (or care once they take the first delicious bite)!
Once you try this delicious, super fresh-tasting, Strawberry Freezer Jam, you'll be spoiled for life. I call it "springtime in a jar"! It's like a little dollop of heaven on toast, biscuits, scones, ice cream, yogurt…
With a sweet, crunchy sugar topping, a moist tender crumb and bits of delicious strawberries in every bite, these high-domed Fresh Strawberry Buttermilk Muffins are a no-fail hit, every time!
Fresh, healthy and delicious this make-ahead Strawberry Kale Salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks and parties. The honey lemon dressing and candied pepitas take it over the top!
The first bite of this amazingly delicious, super easy, fresh strawberry cake will blow you away. And you can have this one-bowl, no-mixer dessert in the oven in less than 15 minutes!
This Strawberry Jalapeño Jam is sweet, spicy and extraordinarily delicious! It's wonderful spooned over goat cheese, cream cheese and on appetizer trays. But don't stop there, read on for lots of other ways to use this wonderful condiment!
The first bite of these Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Scones will have you smitten! They're melt-in-your-mouth tender, studded with sweet strawberries and have a delicious lemon glaze.
Easy, homemade strawberry lemonade, from scratch. It's super refreshing, incredibly delicious and truly the "essence" of summer!
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is pretty as a picture. The Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory!
The first bite of this amazingly delicious, super easy, fresh strawberry cake will blow you away. And you can have this one-bowl, no-mixer dessert in the oven in less than 15 minutes!
Thought for the day:
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.Â
He determines the number of the starsÂ
and calls them each by nameÂ
Great is our Lord
and mighty in power;Â
his understanding has no limit.
Psalm 147:3-5
What we're listening to for inspiration:
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Dear Chris:
I love your website and the strawberry recipes look fantastic. I want to thank you for the very inspirational psalm you posted today. My 97-year-old mother passed away last week and I found the psalm very comforting. We were blessed to have her for so many years.
My condolences on the loss of your mother, Kathleen. I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one, even if it's expected. What a wonderful blessing to have her live that long. I know you have very special memories and, as time passes, they will become even more cherished. I'm so happy the Scripture comforted you. I pray, each time I post, for just the right verses, that someone might need and that God can use for encouragement. 💕🥰💕