Strawberries are finest eaten fresh, but they may also be prepared in a variety of ways. **They're great as an appetizer with cheese and nuts. **Sliced and served with semi-sweet chocolate shavings on vanilla ice cream; ice creams, sorbets, granita, compotes, and jams; coulis, ice creams, sorbets, granita, compotes, and jams **In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, and strawberries. Alternatively, combine soy milk, yogurt, and strawberries. **Mint is a fantastic accompaniment to them. **Fruit salads, as well as vegetables, are examples. For instance, with Boston lettuce and red onion chopped. Serve with a vinaigrette made with strawberry vinegar (made by marinating chopped strawberries in white wine vinegar with a little sugar for a few days, then straining the mixture); **Serve them lukewarm after they've been cooked in a skillet or on the grill. **Half-dunk them in chocolate that has been melted with a little cognac or brandy. Allow to cool on waxed paper before refrigerating for 10 minutes. Serve immediately; **After coating them with a sauce composed of lemon and orange juice, honey, and cornstarch, grill them on skewers with other pieces of fruit. **Combine fresh strawberries, ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, green onions, and cilantro leaves to make a barbecue sauce. Blend till smooth and serve with fish, poultry, or grilled meat. **Serve with additional chopped fruit, Parmesan cheese, and thinly sliced prosciutto as an antipasto. Drizzle with an olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic vinaigrette; **Bake a slice of brie until the interior melts in a 150° C oven. Remove the top of the cheese, then line it with strawberries and sliced almonds, then sprinkle with sugar. **Allow them to marinade in a little balsamic vinegar and sugar for a few hours. Season with freshly ground pepper before serving. Incredible, but delectable; **In baked goods such as cakes, pancakes, waffles, muffins, and custards. Strawberry Shortcake is a North American culinary favorite. It's made with a Savoie cake (angel food cake) that's been split in half horizontally and topped with whipped cream and strawberries; rhubarb and strawberries pair well in a pie.