Summer

Berry Beautiful Caprese Salad

INGREDIENTS Strawberries Blackberries Blueberries Fresh mozzarella balls (pearl size are best) Chopped fresh basil Olive oil Balsamic glaze DIRECTIONS Rinse and dry berries and basil. Combine berries, chopped basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze to taste. Adjust quantities to taste and number of servings. Recipe Inspired…

Strawberry Margaritas

INGREDIENTS 2 cups of fresh, hulled strawberries Lime wedges, about 8-10 1 cup (or to taste), superfine sugar 1 1/2 cups of fresh lime juice 2-3 cups of favorite tequila 3 cups Triple Sec or any orange liqueur Ice cubes Salt DIRECTIONS Mix in a pitcher tequila, lime juice, sugar,…

Red, Black & Blue Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 small seedless watermelon 6 oz of blueberries 6 oz of blackberries Dash of sea salt (optional) Directions Cube watermelon and place in a large bowl. Add blackberries and blueberries; gently toss. Sprinkle with a dash of sea salt for a fun variation. Chill until ready to serve. Note:…

Strawberry Chicken Wraps

Ingredients 2 roasted or grilled boneless chicken breasts 1 package of mixed salad greens 1 lb of strawberries; washed, hulled and quartered 4 sliced green onions 1/4 cup of chopped pecans 4 ounces of crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese Approx. 1/4 cup of balsamic vinaigrette (or to taste) 6…

Blackberry Crisp To Go

Ingredients 10 16 oz mason jars 8-10 cups of fresh blackberries 2 cups of flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups of oats 1 cup of Crisco 5 tsp of white sugar Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Directions Preheat…

Blackberry Picnic Salad

INGREDIENTS Cubed cantaloupe Blackberries Fresh basil leaves Mozzarella balls Kabob skewers DIRECTIONS Skewer a piece of melon, then a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball and top with a blackberry. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Strawberry Creamsicles

INGREDIENTS 1 lb chopped, fresh strawberries 1/3 cup of sugar 2 tsp of lemon juice 2 pints vanilla ice cream DIRECTIONS 1. Add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a nonstick pan, boil over medium heat until slightly thickened or about 8 minutes. Pour into a bowl and mash lightly…

Strawberry Agua Fresca

INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups of water 1 pound trimmed strawberries 1/2 cup sugar Juice of one lime DIRECTIONS Puree in a blender until smooth. Chill before serving or pour over ice. Makes 4 cups.

Easy Strawberry Jam

INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 pounds strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved 2 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 lemon, quartered DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients in a medium pot over low heat. Stir occasionally until berries release juices, and the mixture is thick and dark red, about 2 hours. Remove lemon…

Strawberry Smores

INGREDIENTS Graham crackers Fresh strawberries Dark chocolate Marshmallows DIRECTIONS 1. Skewer a strawberry, then add a marshmallow. Let the strawberry roast slightly while cooking the marshmallow over a fire. 2. Sandwich your favorite chocolate, warm strawberry, and roasted marshmallow between two graham crackers. Enjoy immediately!