It is strawberry season here in New Jersey!
Strawberries are one of our family’s favorite fruits and we’re lucky enough to have several amazing farms that offer strawberry picking within an easy drive – so we tend to go overboard.
We eat a ton of them, make jam to last the year, and end up cooking them up in so many different ways. Here are a dozen of our favorite ways to use them!
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Appetizers
Strawberries not only top these bites, but they’re also blended into the pesto for an extra burst of flavor.
This quick salsa is full of bright, early summer flavors!
Main Dishes
Strawberry Chicken Chopped Salad
Fresh produce, warm grilled chicken, and homemade dressing make for a great meal.
Pork Chops with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
This quick skillet dinner is packed with strawberry flavor.
Brunch Dishes
This make-ahead breakfast is loaded with beautiful berries.
Every good brunch needs a cocktail, and these are perfect for strawberry season!
Flakey scones with fresh strawberries are bound to be the hit of brunch!
Strawberry Rhubarb Sweet Rolls
You guys know I love my sweet rolls! This version is essential for strawberry season.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This summery coffee cake features a cream cheese layer and chunks of fresh strawberries.
Desserts
Mini Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecakes
These adorable cheesecakes are topped off with chocolate covered strawberries!
Grilled Doughnuts with Strawberry Basil Dip
Glazed doughnuts are grilled for a few seconds to warm up and then served alongside a cool strawberry-basil dip in this dessert that screams summer.
Galettes are easier than pies, which make them perfect for the lazy days of summer.
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