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What to Make With Spring’s Favorite Fruit

There’s nothing that says spring quite like fresh strawberries! It’s always exciting to see them start showing up in the grocery and at the farmer’s market. Here are some of our favorite things to use them in!


Despite the few random cold snaps we’ve had this month, spring is very definitely in the air! Everything is blooming everywhere {much to the chagrin of my poor husband and his allergies} and the weather has settled into the comfortable sunny warmth that is perfect for sipping either coffee or drinks on the deck, hikes and walks, and sending my newly planted kitchen herb garden into a frenzy!

Although my favorite sign of spring is seeing stack after stack of bright red strawberries either in the grocery store or at farmer’s market. Nothing says spring or even summer like a bowl of fresh strawberries or strawberries showing up in your salad, a fresh fruity drink, or dessert!

At their simplest, I’ll put out a bowl of strawberries with a little whipped cream and brown sugar for dipping as a dessert. But there are lots of other delicious things you can put strawberries in. Here are some of our favorites around here!


7 Favorite Recipes for Fresh Strawberries

strawberry balsamic chicken salad

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

This new favorite of ours combines grilled chicken and Italian seasoning with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, avocado, spring greens, and my tasty homemade balsamic vinaigrette for a delicious and fresh spring meal.

strawberry pineapple daiquiri

Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri

Frosty, fruity, and delicious! The perfect frozen blender drink to make for a warm spring evening, especially in quarantine when you want to pretend that your back deck is actually the deck of a cruise ship. This particular version brings sweet pineapple and pineapple juice to the mix and cuts back on the sugar.

Rustic Strawberry Shortcake

This rustic strawberry shortcake goes back to its roots. No store-bought sponge cake here. A true shortcake is a lot closer to a biscuit, and it goes great layered with fresh homemade whipped cream and sugary strawberries!

Sweet Strawberry Mimosas

Add a little strawberry puree and garnish to your favorite brunch drink for a little extra sweetness. We made these just in time for Valentine’s day but they’re a favorite of ours to serve year round!

strawberry cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Icing

Strawberry and lemon go so well together, and make a delicious pairing in these sweet and tart cupcakes that are a great addition to any summer get-together. Topped with a few slices of fresh strawberries, and you’ve got just the right balance.

strawberry shortcake tiramisu

Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Our fresh spring take on this classic dessert! We swap out the ladyfingers for sponge cake, the liquor for a little white rum, the espresso for apple juice, and layer in lots and lots of fresh strawberries! Crumble lemon almond cookies over the top and you’ve got the perfect finishing crunch for this delicious dessert!

strawberry sunrise smoothie

Strawberry Sunrise Smoothies

Strawberry, mango, and peach combine in these delicious morning smoothies, the perfect thing to sip on after a morning run while you’re watching the summer sun come up! Or when you just need a little bit of bright flavor to start your day!


What are your favorite spring ingredients?

About the ChefKristin

Career Army officer with a tendency toward workaholism. On the side, self taught cook, carpenter, and gardener, working to build a beautiful life for my family. Trying to tilt my balance in the right direction.

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