Strawberry Sensations: A Cooking Guide

Article archived: July 2010

Sweet, juicy and packed with vitamins, strawberries offer delightful eating all spring and summer. Take advantage of this seasonal delight and try our collection of scrumptious strawberry recipes, specially designed to accent the delicious flavor of these juicy red beauties.

Strawberry salads
Light desserts
Rich desserts

Strawberry salads

Velvety spinach leaves pair will with strawberries. This easy Strawberry Apple Salsa Salad refreshes guests on a summer day while providing vital vitamins and fiber.
Present a new twist on salad — and serve a cool dish with unexpected ingredients. Arugula and Strawberry Salad packs a nutritious punch. Walnuts, a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and calcium-dense Parmesan cheese are featured in the ingredient list.
This sweet and sprightly Strawberry Salad features a delicious blend of treats like romaine, mandarin oranges and — of course — strawberries. Topped with poppyseed dressing, it tastes as sunny as the season.

Light desserts

Juicy, ripe mango offers a tropical twist and vibrant color contrast to strawberries in this Strawberry-Mango Margarita Compote recipe. This light and delightful fruit dish pleases a crowd as a side dish or even as a dessert.
Strawberry ice cream, a beloved icon of summer, just got slimmer. This Strawberry Frozen Yogurt recipe features the season's freshest berries and a hint of orange flavor — so you won't miss the fat.
Eaten alone or with fresh fruit and wafer cookies, rich and tangy Strawberry Cream is ultra-refreshing and low-fat. This easy dessert comes together in just 15 minutes.
Gelatin dessert gets sophisticated with a splash of fine wine and the full flavor of strawberries. Strawberry Chardonnay Gelee is a palate-cleanser between courses and a satisfying light treat.

Rich desserts

Often made with tomato and basil, bread-based bruschetta delights gourmands at Italian restaurants. Make bruschetta with a twist and surprise your guests with this dessert version, Strawberry Bruschetta. Mascarpone cheese makes the treat especially indulgent.
Sometimes, only classic desserts will do. That's when you'll want to make this Simply Sensational Strawberry Shortcake for your family and friends. Sweetened with sugar and whipped cream, and crowned with ripe, red strawberries, this cake ends any meal memorably.
Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries kissed with brown sugar come together in this fast and easy casserole dessert. Make portable Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp as a grand finale to a cookout or picnic meal.
Dessert doesn't get much richer than chocolate and strawberries. This One-Bowl Strawberry Cake begins with a chocolaty cake base. Drizzle the strawberry frosting with extra fudge and garnish with fresh strawberries for supreme decadence.