We’re well into the spring growing season now, which means that there are fresh strawberries everywhere, ready for the taking! These recipes are hand-picked, like the best strawberries, for their creativity and versatility. You’ll find something everyone will enjoy here, and can buy the big flat of fresh berries at the market! You’re going to need them. Strawberries also freeze very well, so give them a wash and remove the stem and toss them into big freezer baggies to enjoy later on in the season.
Cold Strawberry Soup
Enjoy this cool, refreshing strawberry soup with hints of orange and mint. Ideal for starting a meal or as a light dessert on a warm day.
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Easy Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
This frozen strawberry daiquiri is a must for your summer gatherings, offering a classic, fruity refreshment.
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Coconut Strawberry Protein Smoothie
Whip up this easy strawberry coconut smoothie, enhanced with protein. It’s perfect after a workout or as a quick, healthy snack.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
These dessert bars blend strawberry and rhubarb with creamy cheesecake layers, making them a hit for any summer occasion.
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Mini Strawberry Lemon Pies
These mini pies combine strawberries with a zest of lemon for a delightful, light dessert perfect for spring.
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Strawberry & Whipped Feta Bruschetta
Try this unique bruschetta, topping crispy bread with a mix of whipped feta and fresh strawberries for a tasty sweet and savory flavor.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Dessert
A delicious dessert that marries the flavors of strawberry and rhubarb with smooth custard, perfect for a summertime treat.
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Strawberry Custard Pie Bars
Enjoy these convenient custard bars flavored with strawberries, ideal for a sweet treat or a picnic dessert.
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Strawberry Peach Crisp
Dive into this dessert featuring strawberries and peaches under a crispy crumble topping—excellent for a comforting summer treat.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars
These bars offer a delightful mix of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, topped with a crisp crumble, perfect for picnics or summer snacks.
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Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake
This pound cake mixes the tang of lemonade with sweet strawberries, ideal for picnics or as a treat with afternoon tea.
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Strawberry Lime Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads with this fresh vinaigrette, combining sweet strawberry with tangy lime.
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Strawberry Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This colorful strawberry salad with red wine vinaigrette is perfect as a light meal or a side dish.
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Frozen Strawberry Vodka Lemonade
Mix up this boozy treat with strawberries, vodka, and lemonade for a refreshing drink to enjoy at your summer parties.
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Skinny Mini Strawberry Balsamic Cream Pies
These elegant mini pies feature strawberries with a hint of balsamic, making them a healthier dessert choice.
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Strawberry & Coconut Cashew Salad
This light salad mixes strawberries, coconut, and cashews for a refreshing and nutritious dish.
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Strawberry White Wine Spritzer
This vibrant cocktail mixes white wine, rum, and strawberry-cranberry juice with a splash of soda, keeping summer going even as the months cool.
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Strawberry, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad
Enjoy this refreshing salad with strawberries, tangy gorgonzola, and crunchy walnuts, perfect as a standalone dish or side.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Punch
Serve up this fruity punch at your next gathering, blending the flavors of strawberries and rhubarb for a tangy, sweet drink.
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Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars
These pie-like strawberry dessert bars are an excellent choice for a summer treat or a picnic dessert.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers
Enjoy the classic combo of strawberry and rhubarb in these sweet and tart pastries, perfect as a snack or dessert.
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Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
These biscuits are a treat, combining fresh strawberries and whipped cream in layers of soft, crumbly biscuit.
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Grilled Steak Strawberry Salad
This unique salad pairs grilled steak with fresh strawberries for a satisfying, light meal, perfect during grilling season.
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Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa
Add some zing to your dishes with this vibrant salsa, blending sweet strawberries with spicy jalapenos.
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Strawberry Balsamic & Goat Cheese Pizza
This gourmet pizza features an unconventional but delicious combination of strawberries, balsamic, and goat cheese.
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Strawberry Basil & Honey Goat Cheese Quesadillas
These quesadillas offer a delightful fusion of sweet strawberries, creamy tangy honey goat cheese, and fresh basil, ideal for a light lunch or dessert.
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Strawberry Salty Dog
Refresh your palate with this twist on the salty dog, incorporating fresh strawberries into the mix.
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Strawberry Vodka Sparkler
This easy-to-make strawberry vodka cocktail is perfect for cooling down at summer gatherings, customizable to your taste.
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Chocolate Stuffed Strawberries
Indulge in strawberries stuffed with chocolate and a hint of sea salt for a sweet twist on a classic pairing.
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Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake
Use your Instant Pot for this quick and foolproof strawberry cheesecake, promising creamy, decadent flavor.
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Fruit Salad
Opt for this light and healthy fruit salad, tossed in a sweet honey lime dressing, customizable with your favorite fruits.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Mini Cheesecakes
These individual cheesecakes combine strawberry and rhubarb, perfect for a personalized dessert experience at parties.
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Strawberry Marshmallow Brownie Sandwich Cookies
These treats sandwich naturally flavored strawberry marshmallow fluff between chewy gluten-free cookies.
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Strawberry Kefir Ice Cream
Enjoy this simple, creamy frozen kefir treat, a healthier ice cream alternative that’s deliciously tangy.
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Strawberry Lemon Daiquiri
Cool down with this daiquiri blending ripe strawberries with a citrusy lemon twist, perfect for hot days.
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Easy Cheesecake Strawberries (Deviled Strawberry)
Delight in these strawberries filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with graham cracker crumbs, an elegant treat.
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Strawberry Almond Galette
This rustic, grain-free galette offers a simple way to enjoy the flavors of a strawberry pie without the fuss.
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Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather
Make your own strawberry banana fruit leather, a simple and healthy snack perfect for on-the-go or lunch additions.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Crumble Bars
These bars combine creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries with a crumbly topping, a special treat for any dessert lover.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
Enjoy the tart and sweet balance of rhubarb and strawberries in these crumbly oat bars, great for spring and summer gatherings.
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Peanut Butter Jelly Muffins
These muffins surprise with a strawberry jelly center, blending perfectly with the peanut butter flavor and tender crumb.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Jelly Frozen Yogurt Bars
These frozen yogurt bars layer granola, strawberry jelly, and creamy peanut butter yogurt with a chocolate drizzle for a delightful snack.
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Strawberry Basil Cider Slushies
Blend up these strawberry basil cider slushies for a refreshing summer drink, needing just three ingredients.
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Chocolate Strawberry Cream Bars
These gluten-free and vegan strawberry cream bars feature a no-bake cashew cream center and chocolate topping.
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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Enjoy these sweet strawberry shortbread cookies, perfect with tea or as a light dessert.
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Apple Strawberry Smoothie
This simple four-ingredient smoothie blends apples and strawberries for a refreshing and colorful drink.
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Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Topping
Indulge in this creamy chocolate mousse with a strawberry sauce, offering a burst of flavor with each spoonful.
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Chocolate Strawberry Bread Pudding
Serve this chocolate strawberry bread pudding for a decadent breakfast or a rich dessert.
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Strawberry Lemon Drop
This cocktail combines vodka and lemon with strawberries, finished with a sugared rim for a sweet summer evening drink.
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Butternut Squash Smoothie
This unique smoothie blends butternut squash with strawberries, spices, and ginger for a creamy and seasonal drink.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie without Milk
This dairy-free strawberry banana smoothie is creamy and refreshing, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
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Strawberry Oatmeal
This stovetop strawberry oatmeal is creamy and packed with natural strawberry flavor, ideal for a nutritious breakfast.
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Honey Roasted Strawberry Feta Salad
This salad mixes roasted strawberries with peppery greens and salty feta for a flavorful and balanced dish.
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Key Lime Coconut Panna Cotta
This coconut milk-based panna cotta features a key lime strawberry compote, offering a healthier twist to a classic dessert.
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Layered Strawberry Ginger Peach Smoothie
This layered smoothie combines strawberries, ginger, and peaches with added protein, refreshing and nutritious.
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Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe without Mix
Enjoy this alcohol-free strawberry daiquiri, perfect for those who want a delicious, sweet beverage without the booze.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding
This healthy dessert parfait features chia pudding topped with whipped strawberries and peanut butter chocolate crumbles.
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Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake
This cake blends the flavors of pound cake, lemon, and cheesecake with a strawberry swirl, great with coffee or tea.
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Roasted Strawberry Milk Shake
This grown-up milkshake blends strawberries with basil and includes a pistachio cacao nib crumble, a healthier take on the classic.
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Roasted Strawberry Coconut Bread
This bread is moist and healthy, featuring sweet strawberries and coconut yogurt, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
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Guava Pineapple Smoothie
This light coconut milk-based smoothie includes guava and strawberries for a refreshing summer drink.
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Cold Buster Smoothie
Boost your immunity with this kale-packed smoothie, blending strawberries and orange for a healthful drink.
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Strawberry Avocado Honey Lime Salad
This salad combines strawberries and avocado with a honey lime dressing, making salad eating fun and flavorful.
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Refresh with this naturally sweetened strawberry basil lemonade, perfect for hot summer days.
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Roast Beef Sandwich
This sandwich features a strawberry goat cheese spread with roast beef, blending gourmet and game day flavors.
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Strawberry Granola Ice Cream
Try this half-milk, half-Greek yogurt ice cream with strawberries and granola, a creamy yet tangy treat.
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Layered Strawberry Chia Pudding
This chia pudding has a vanilla base with layers of avocado banana and strawberry guava jam, a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
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Strawberry Yogurt Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
This light snack cake combines strawberries with dairy-free yogurt and chocolate chips, making it a healthy afternoon treat.
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Tarte aux Fraises (French Strawberry Tart)
Experience this classic French dessert with a cookie crust, vanilla pastry cream, and topped with fresh strawberries.
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Watermelon Lime Slushie
This slushie combines watermelon, lime, strawberries, and coconut water for an ultra-refreshing summer beverage.
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Strawberry Turnovers
These crispy turnovers are filled with sweet strawberry filling, wrapped in puff pastry, and drizzled with a simple glaze.
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Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.