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I love to venture out on these lovely spring days; the clear blue skies cheerfully adorned with cottony white clouds. The birds seem to sing more sweetly; somehow understanding that the harsh winter has finally retreated. Gentle breezes, not too hot or cold feel like like a whisper and a zillion shades of green greet my thirsty eyes. It might sound funny to some but the feeling that spring evokes in me is, in a small way, similar to the aftermath of birthing my children. I remember looking at both of my newborn babies, with tears of joy, and thinking "I'd do it all over again, it was worth every smidgen of pain". On these beautiful spring days, as I'm sitting on the porch or driving in the car and I gaze at the vast array of blooms and buds, it makes me think that even this unusually long, cold winter was totally worth it (please remind me of this next January and February). I could go on and on about all the things I love about spring and I'm quite sure you probably have a long list of favorites too. Guess what's quite near the top of my list? Oh, I think you cheated and read the title of this post already! Yes, it is Strawberries - Sweet and Savory! I know it's not true everywhere, but here in North Carolina, strawberry stands and "pick your own" signs will be popping up here, there and everywhere in the next week or two. And guess who's excited? Even if you have another month or more before the sweet red jewels ripen in your part of the world, I thought I'd help get you prepared by sharing a few of our favorite Strawberries - Sweet and Savory recipes. Check them out over at PARADE Magazine. Oh, and you can be sure they'll be more new recipes as the season evolves ..........
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Congrats on the feature on Parade! I love strawberries and can't wait to try some of those yummy recipes! Wishing you a happy Mother's Day in advance!
Sandra says
Your recipes are amongst the ones I'm saving for strawberry season.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Only last year did I get around to using strawberries in a savory way. I couldn't get enough! I loved all these recipes.
Kim says
I have to try all of these this year:)
Sandra L. Garth says
I am so looking forward to strawberry season! This year I'll be making freezer jam and probably doing some old fashioned canning as well. I've had enough of tasteless out of season berries!
Jennifer Barnett Fox says
Chris,
I hope that you're doing well. Stay tuned for our upcoming video series on Best Food Facts. in May and June. Carolyn O"Neil went to the cutest canning place in Atlanta and shot a couple of videos on canning. I thought of that when I saw this post on Strawberries.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
What a great round up of strawberry recipes! I don't think I've ever had strawberries on pizza!
Pam says
Great round-up! I am always looking for new strawberry recipes.
Mary says
What a delicious round up of gorgeous strawberry recipes - nothing says summer like a fresh strawberry!
Mary x
easyfoodsmith says
Strawberries are favorite with us too. I often freeze them so we can have them even past the season. Love each of that strawberry recipe.
Liz says
I love, love this recipe round up! I cannot wait till our local berries are ripe, then I'll be back to make a whole lot of these winners!!!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Chris, your strawberry recipes over on Parade are wonderful! I want to make that jam and that pizza, actually all of it.
Vicki Bensinger says
Chris all these recipes are wonderful. I know I've seen many of them before too. Plus I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but the facelift on you sight is so pleasing to the eye. I am totally drawn in by it.
For some reason I'm not getting anyone's feed sent to my inbox something I'm working on. So bear with me if I' forget to stop by on my own. Trying to get it fixed. I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
gloria says
what lovely strawberries look beautiful! this is one thing I will miss now in AUtumn! I love strawberries delicious!
Debra says
I am always wistful for the next season. In Winter, I earn for Spring. In Spring, I am ready for Summer. In the throes of Summer, I look forward to Fall's coolness. By the end of October, I look forward to the first snowfall. I am never happy! LOL. I love the looks of that pizza. Will have to check it out!
Happier Than A Pig In Mud says
I'm looking forward to some gorgeous strawberries too! Enjoy:@)
cheri says
There is nothing like a fresh picked strawberry, lucky you!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Love all your strawberry recipes featured over at Parade, Chris! Most I have already pinned, but will be pinning the ones I don't have on my boards like your strawberry freezer jam. Everything looks so good! Thank you for sharing and have a splendid week!
Catherine says
Love, love strawberries!!!! They pair well with spices and of course fresh and as dessert....very healthy!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
On of my favourite outings was strawberry picking one day. I had such a wonderful time and I can still remember the amazing sweet smell in the car on the drive home. Have to wait a while for strawberries here 🙁
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
Our favourite fruit! I love them esp. in the salads 🙂
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Strawberries are my favorite .. and this year I will be eating them in Europe, they are so delicious there!
Chris Scheuer says
You lucky girl!!