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Ten Recipes for the Season of Strawberries!

In some places it’s already strawberry season and my plants are loaded with berries! I love those ruby red treats! Check out some of the ideas for things to do with any strawberries that may not have gotten eaten on the way home from the berry farm!

strawberries buckwheat pancakes [1]Try these delicious and healthy pancakes topped with strawberries and cream [1]!

Strawberries strawberry rhubarb [2]

And what says summer better than strawberries and ice cream? This delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Topping [2] says it!!

 

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How about something cool to drink! Strawberry Lavendar Lemonade [3]!

 

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And speaking of ice cream [4]. This one is easy AND delicious!!

 

Strawberries [5]

These are so full of strawberry flavor [5] – Frozen pops! I love these!!

 

Strawberry RicottaStuffedFrench Toast [6]

Who doesn’t love french toast [6]? Here’s a delicious way to use those strawberries!

 

The What’s for Dinner parties have had more fabulous ideas! Check ’em out!

 

strawberry rhubarb jam with fresh rhubarb and strawberries on a wooden table [7]

Strawberries and rhubarb are the perfect pair. How about some Strawberry Rhubarb Jam [7] from Heritage Home Ec?

 

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Want some more waffles? Here is an amazing Strawberry Honey Waffle for One [8] from On Rockwood Lane.

 

strawberry-rhubarb-pomegranate-jam-pin [9]

And another strawberry rhubarb combo from the Gluten Free Alchemist – Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam – An Easy Small Batch Recipe. [9]

 

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And last but not least, a beautiful Victoria Sponge Gateau made Gluten and Dairy Free [10] by Gluterama.

Now head on out to the farmer’s market – or to your garden if you’re lucky, and grab some berries to start enjoying!

 

Here are some things that are perfect for Strawberries!

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Strawberry Rhubarb Topping

Posted By HelenFern On In Fruits and Vegetables,Rhubarb,strawberry,Sweet Treats | 11 Comments

Yesterday was National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie day.  I love the combination of strawberries and rhubarb, but not a huge pie fan. So I compromised. I made a strawberry rhubarb topping.

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Rhubarb [14] and strawberries are one of my favorite combinations. Rhubarb starts coming on in May and just as it’s finishing, the strawberries burst on the scene. So what better way to say good bye to Spring and hello to Summer? And best of all, it’s so easy!

Here’s How to Do it:

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Put all the ingredients (except the optional bourbon) into a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the bourbon, and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the fruit has broken down and the sauce has thickened.

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Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

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Serve cold or hot over ice cream or pudding or, like we did when I was a kid, just put some in a bowl and enjoy!

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Strawberry Rhubarb Topping

A perfect blending of Spring and Summer and so simple to make

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rhubarb, spring, stawberry, summer, sweet, topping
Servings: 3 cups
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rhubarb, sliced
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons Bourbon (I used Maker's Mark) OPTIONAL
Instructions
  1. Put all the ingredients (except the optional bourbon) into a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the bourbon, and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the fruit has broken down and the sauce has thickened.

  3. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

  4. Serve cold or hot over ice cream or pudding or, like we did when I was a kid, just put some in a bowl and enjoy!

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Vegan No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Posted By HelenFern On In Fruits and Vegetables,ice cream,strawberry,Sweet Treats | 5 Comments

Ice Cream. What says summer better? And on this summer solstice, I offer to you a delicious, dairy free ice cream made with delicious, fresh summer strawberries! It’s super easy and really refreshing!

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What you need:

How to Do it:

Bring the water to a boil. Add the sugar and continue to boil until the sugar dissolves (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from the heat.

Completely empty the can of coconut milk into a blender,

scraping the sides to get it all. Add the strawberries and the sugar water. Blend until the strawberries are blended into the mixture.

Transfer to a large bowl. Gently fold in the frozen topping.

Place in a freezer container with a lid and freeze.

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Because this has not milk fat and low sugar, it’s going to freeze harder than regular ice cream. Let it sit on the counter for 10 to 20 minutes before serving to soften it up.

At that point it tastes just like regular ice cream (or maybe better!)

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Strawberry and Spinach Farmer’s Market Salad

Posted By HelenFern On In Fruits and Vegetables,Salads,Side Dishes,Spinach,strawberry,Vegetables | 6 Comments

I love this time of year. The farmer’s market is huge and full of so many fresh treasures! I spent the day with my brother and brought home so many delicious treats.

Here is a great salad made from fresh savoy spinach, sweet and juice sweet Anne strawberries, candied walnuts from a local orchard and a homemade strawberry vinaigrette. And it’s delicious!

Ready to try it?

What you need:

Walnuts

Vinaigrette

 

How to Do it:

First candy the walnuts. Start by heating a cast iron skillet. Drop the walnuts and butter in and shake the pan until the walnuts begin to be fragrant and start browning lightly. Add the sugar, allspice and cinnamon and continue to cook until the sugar is melted. Remove from the pan and cool.

Next make the dressing. Place all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and puree until it’s all smooth. Pour into a salad dressing bottle and chill.

                                                               

When you’re ready to eat, toss the spinach, sliced strawberries and walnuts in a large salad bowl. Dress it the way you like it (I only like a little bit) and toss until all the leaves are coated.

Serve cold – a perfect summer side dish!

Makes 4-6 servings

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Triple Strawberry Pancakes

Posted By HelenFern On In Breakfast,Brunch,Fruits and Vegetables,strawberry | 9 Comments

We still have some of those beautiful strawberries around the Northwest – sweet and juicy!

You ready for a sweet treat that has lots of luscious strawberries?  Well here it is-   

Triple Strawberry Pancakes 

It’s pretty easy to do – start with making the cream, then set it aside to chill.  Next, make the syrup.  I like to serve it warm, but cold is delicious too.  And then, make the pancakes.  Put it all together, and voila!

Syrup                                           
½ cup sugar
¾ cup water
1 cup diced strawberries

Place all ingredients in a blend and blend until smooth. Pour into a sauce pan and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until it is thick like syrup.

Add fresh grated nutmeg – about 1/3 of a nut.

Cream

3T sour cream
3T brown sugar

Mix well. If you like firm cream, put it back into the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. I like a thinner cream so I leave it out on the counter.

Pancakes
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons Sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon of salt
1 large egg – beaten
1 ½ cup milk
¾ cup chopped strawberries
Butter cut into thin slices.
12 strawberries to put on top of pancakes – sliced or whole

Mix dry ingredients until blended. Add egg and milk and mix well

Carefully fold the strawberries in so that they do not break.

Pour small rounds into a hot, cast iron skillet and cook until it starts to bubble. Flip and cook until done. Add a small pat of butter to the top of each pancake.

Place one or two pancakes on a plate. Top with fresh slices or whole strawberries. Pour strawberry syrup over it and top with cream – and enjoy!

 

Serves about 4