20 creative ways to enjoy strawberries this season

This take on the usually tomato-based cold soup blends fresh strawberries, cucumber, raspberries, and lime for a refreshing and subtly sweet treat, perfect for summer entertaining. Recipe here.

When strawberries are in season, they can be enjoyed at any time of the day. This baked oatmeal serves six, and is perfect for a Sunday brunch or for make-ahead weekday breakfasts. Recipe here.

These naturally sweetened popsicles with a tropical swirl will help cool you—and your guests—off on a hot summer day. Recipe here.

Unlike most jam, this recipe doesn’t take an entire afternoon or even multiple baskets of strawberries. It’s all made in a skillet and uses just a hint of vanilla bean. Recipe here.

Once you’ve made your jam, why not incorporate it into these beauties? They’ll likely fulfill, or maybe even surpass, any cravings you might have for junk food. Recipe here.

This fruitier take on bruschetta features strawberries baked in a balsamic reduction, placed on baguette slices, and smothered in ricotta cheese. Recipe here.

Strawberries make an excellent addition to any smoothie, providing sweetness and texture. This one tastes like a strawberry milkshake, but is a whole lot healthier. Recipe here.

If you’re not what to bring to the cottage for a hostess gift, this strawberry Danish bread might be your answer. Recipe here.

This non-traditional take on the grilled cheese sandwich mixes salty bacon with sweet strawberries and rich, creamy brie. Recipe here.

This light strawberry mousse is as pretty as it is delicious. Best of all? It is entirely and unnoticeably gluten-free, making it easy to accommodate all diets. Recipe here.

For a simple and easy way to impress your guests, try these fresh and elegant appetizers. Recipe here.

These strawberry-stuffed pancakes with creamy syrup will make that big cottage breakfast extra special. Recipe here.

Sangria is the ultimate summer drink. Refreshing, fruity, and flavourful, this strawberry-lemon sangria made with white wine is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Recipe here.

These strawberry ice cubes are a lovely addition to lemonade or sangria and can add a little extra flavour to your sparkling water. Recipe here.

These bites make another easy yet sophisticated-looking hors d’oeuvre. Recipe here.

This tart is a beautiful use of two very different ingredients you’re likely to find at your farmer’s market this spring. Somehow the flavours combine in a subtly sweet way. Recipe here.

This simple and fresh salad marries two of spring’s best gifts. Recipe here.

One of the most traditional uses of strawberries this time of year has to be the ever-popular strawberry shortcake. Recipe here.

Like in many good relationships, opposites attract. Fresh strawberries complement the rhubarb and the rhubarb harmonizes with the strawberries creating a much-loved classic. Recipe here.

This sweet strawberry dressing is the perfect complement to a salad of fresh baby spinach, grilled chicken, and feta cheese. Recipe here.