Strawberry

This recipe from Salt & Straw takes sweet, rich strawberry ice cream up a notch—honey balsamic vinegar adds some tang and finely ground black pepper brings a little spice.

Watermelon contains natural sugars and plenty of liquid, which make this smoothie light and refreshing. The fresh mint gives it that je ne sais quoi that you might not be able to pinpoint right away, but which makes the flavor a total standout. 

The only thing better than eating ripe berries straight from the carton: Tossing them with sugar so they’re juicier and sweeter, then folding them into freshly whipped cream.

Baked in a pie dish, this simple butter cake gets topped with fresh strawberries just before hitting the oven. Serve it warm—and make sure you have some whipped cream on hand.

A splash of vanilla and honey give this everyday smoothie just the right amount of sweetness.

Frozen berries, a dollop of peanut butter, and almond milk—plus a banana for creaminess and vanilla protein powder—blend into a delicious smoothie reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunchtime treat.

Use this fruit compote to fill pastries, spoon over ice cream, or mix into smoothies.

This fragrant and refreshing strawberry-gin drink has a secret ingredient: a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture.

Store-bought meringue cookies and frozen berries make this elegant sundae come together in a snap. Serve it on one big plate with two spoons for a sweet ending to a romantic dinner.

If you have English muffins, cream cheese, and strawberries, you can make these faux danish breakfast treats in a snap!

Salad, tart, pie—whatever you want to call it, this throwback is worth revisiting.

Stir the last few kernels of fresh corn into these sweet-and-savory waffles. No fresh strawberries where you are? Frozen, or even sliced plums, work just as well.

Here’s your opportunity to use up berries that are slightly past their prime. This recipe method concentrates the berries’ flavors, so the more delicious they are to begin with, the better they will be dried. At Craftsman and Wolves in San Francisco, CA, William Werner combines them with raw berries in tarts or adds them to arugula salads. They're chewy—a bit softer than a dried apricot—with a plump, juicy consistency.

This summery, thyme-scented layer cake is easier to pull off than it looks. The genoise-style sponge is made with melted butter for a tender, flavorful base, and sour cream adds brightness to the whipped-cream filling.

There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.

This summery, bright punch is no wilting flower, thanks to a proper dose of bourbon.

This cake tastes like a strawberry malted milkshake. The white chocolate nest? That just makes it irresistible.

A perfect meringue dessert, with its fissures and epic swirls, also presents a beautiful landscape for garnishes. If you were able to shrink yourself to approximately one inch tall, this dessert would be the gnarliest surf breaks frozen in time.

If you're looking for a snack, an appetizer for those summer parties or just a fun relaxing no fuss dinner at home these bruschetta bites will totally be your jam. Full of flavor using only fresh ingredients!

This cupcake is a twist on Babee’s Strawberry Shortbread Cookies, and is the perfect dessert for a Valentine’s Day party ora romantic dinner for two! The filling can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator.

Homemade strawberry jam and almonds top off this easy gluten-free tart.

This retro dessert looks harder to make than it is, which is the whole point.