Awaken your taste buds with fresh strawberry pancakes for breakfast. Fill layers of hot pancakes with butter or margarine and fresh strawberry slices. Top with more strawberry slices and a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Whirl sliced strawberries, milk and a dash of sugar in the blender for a healthful drink. Whip up strawberries, milk and ice cream in the blender, pour into a glass and garnish with another scoop of ice cream and fresh strawberries.
Fresh strawberries add bright color, sweet taste and texture to fresh fruit salads and compotes.
For a light lunch, mix freshly sliced strawberries into plain yogurt or cottage cheese. Add glorious color to puddings, custards, ice cream, pound cake or any other dessert with fresh strawberry sauce. Strawberry shortcake is an American tradition and easy to make. Just top shortcake with whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries. Dip whole, rinsed strawberries into melted semi-sweet chocolate, then place on waxed paper and chill until the chocolate sets.