Serious Eats
In Season: Strawberries
Photograph from Clarity on Flickr
I don't need to remind anyone that it's strawberry season, do I? Don't be fooled by the oversized yet tasteless beauties you'll find at the big grocery stores. Buy them local and in season, and you're less likely to be disappointed. Want to pick your own? You can find a farm near you at pickyourown.org.
Found yourself with more berries than you can eat in one sitting? According to strawberries.com, the best way to store strawberries for 3 days or less is to place them in layers separated by paper towels inside a plastic container or sealed bag. If you need to store them longer than that, freeze them in a sealed plastic bag. Either way, don't wash the strawberries before you store them. Rinse them off right before you eat them. Here are a few recipes we think are worth trying this strawberry season:
For Breakfast
Strawberry Panzanella [101 Cookbooks]
Strawberry Pancakes [Amateur Gourmet]
As a Starter
Spinach Strawberry Salad [SE]
Strawberry and Feta Salad [Closet Cooking]
With the Main Course
Spaghetti with Strawberries [Cookthink]
Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Mango Salsa [Food Blogga]
For Dessert
Strawberry Shortcake [SE]
Ponchatoula Strawberry Cupcakes [SE]
Baking with Dorie: La Palette's Strawberry Tart [SE]