This Strawberry Cream Cake is a simple sponge cake, sweet strawberries and a creamy cream cheese frosting. This cake is an annual tradition because it's not difficult to make, it looks beautiful-- best of all, it's incredibly delicious!
Every spring, I look forward to buying our locally grown organic strawberries. They are red through and through, naturally sweet and
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“The Perfect Scoop” of Strawberry Sorbet
I've made many sorbets, but this recipe was one of the easiest and one of the very best. Adding vodka or kirsch liqueur helps to freeze the fruit just right, rather than into one block of solid ice. When our local fresh strawberries are in season, I have to make a refreshing sorbet!
Sorbets have got to be one of the easiest frozen desserts to make-- other than granitas. I've
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Homemade Strawberry Jam (no pectin)
If you've never made homemade jam, stick around. Neither had I! I've seen recipes for freezer jam and refrigerator jam. However, I wanted to learn how to do traditional canning. I vowed that this summer would be it, and I did it! If you're a seasoned "canner", please feel free to share any tips for me-- the eager student. Thank you.
Here's a little teaser...who doesn't
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Strawberry Ice Cream and Almond Shortbread Cookies
My favorite ice cream is made with an egg custard. I find that the ice cream is velvet soft and creamy delicious. You definitely need an ice cream maker to make this crAn egg custard based ice cream is my favorite, because it's so creamy and rich. It takes a little bit of time to cook the custard, cool it and then churn it in an ice cream maker. The reward for your efforts is
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The Best Strawberry Tart with Homemade Pastry Cream
This strawberry tart has a shortbread crust, is filled with a delicious pastry cream, and then topped with fresh strawberries. You can make this in a large tart pan, or use individual tart pans. This is a beautiful presentation and a perfect summer dessert.
Can there possibly be too many ways to enjoy strawberries? I don't think so. So far, I've posted strawberry scones
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How to make Homemade Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry Topping
Cheese blintzes are made with thin crepes, filled with sweetened ricotta (or cottage cheese) then folded like a burrito and then cooked in butter until golden brown. I especially love mine topped with sour cream and strawberry preserves or fresh sliced strawberries. The crepes take a little bit of time to make-- and you can do that the night before. Stuffing and folding
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How to Make Homemade Buttermilk Strawberry Scones
Scones are sweeter cousins to biscuits. Scones to have sugar added and they are so versatile. I added fresh, chopped strawberries to the dough. They are fantastic with a cup of hot coffee or tea. You can even freeze them, and bake later.
We are very fortunate to live in "Driscoll" Berry land, where strawberries are grown and harvested right where I live (in the 'burbs).
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The Best Peach and Blueberry Fruit Crisp Dessert
Peach and Blueberries are a tasty match in a Fruit Crisp Dessert. Fruit Crisps are one of my favorite quick and easy desserts to make, and eat! This crisp mixture recipe includes quick oats that adds extra crunch and texture with each bite. I make a batch of this crisp mixture and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. That way, I can make a fruit crisp with with any
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Easy Creamy Berry Trifle
This Creamy Berry Trifle is a luscious dessert that is light and delicious. There's a layer of Angel Food Cake, homemade White Chocolate Pudding, fresh berries and homemade whipped cream. (You can take a shortcut, using store bought cake, boxed pudding and dairy topping). I made the pudding and baked the cake a day before. The day of our dinner party, it took minutes to
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The Best Balsamic Steak Bites and Gnocchi Skillet Dinner
These delectable Balsamic Steak Bites with Gnocchi could be dubbed "Italian Steak and Potatoes". Steak is marinated in a balsamic vinegar comprised of soy sauce, Worcestershire, and a few other aromatics. Gnocchi is an Italian potato dumpling that you can easily find in a grocery store. (Otherwise, make your own if you have the time and skill!) Onion and mushrooms makes this a
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