strawberries

One of the fruits most loved by toddlers are strawberries. It's like candy to them! Whip up an all-natural strawberry chia pudding — chia is a great source of omega-3 and a great alternative for kids who don't like to eat fish — as dessert or as a special breakfast, and we're sure it'll get a rave review! Even if your tot doesn't follow a vegan diet, this is a must-try recipe! It's quick, easy, and altogether yummy.

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For my latest dinner party, I was on the hunt for a showstopping, seasonally focused dessert that didn't require turning on the oven. The first thing that came to mind? A semifreddo. The dessert, which translates to "half-frozen" in Italian, can really refer to anything that's been somewhat chilled or frozen, but this version, from New York restaurateur Donatella Arpaia, is stunningly simple, with little more than strawberries, a pinch of sugar and liqueur, and cream. Serve in dramatic fashion — sliced uniformly with strawberries and sauce for garnish — and your guests will be duly impressed. Ready for the season's best no-cook dessert? Then get the recipe here.

Show your American pride with a red, white, and blue treat this holiday, like FitSugar reader Versastick does with a colorful and healthy dessert. She posted her recipe for this strawberry, blueberry, and Greek yogurt crepe in our Healthy Recipe group.

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Summer is here, which means strawberries are at their peak ripeness. Crumbles and cobblers are a delicious and easy way to enjoy Summer's bounty. However, it's tough to find gluten-free options that actually taste good. The combination of brown rice flour, flax, and oatmeal gives this version of a strawberry crumble a crunchiness that complements the melt-in-your-mouth strawberries. This recipe is also high in fiber and vitamin C and low in sugar.

Learn how to make this recipe after the break.

OnSugar blog Fresh Tart does it again with another amazing-looking recipe for a classic pudding with seasonal strawberries.

If the only vanilla pudding you've ever eaten is from a plastic Jello brand cup, then please make this. It takes about 15 minutes to pull together and will knock your socks off, gone.

You can eat the pudding warm right out of the pan (Stephanie style) or chill it for a bit to serve after dinner (the proper way).  Because strawberries are amazing right now, crush some with a little sugar (and a splash of booze?) and spoon them over the top. I don't know what it is about vanilla pudding + strawberries in particular, but for me, it is a holy grail combination that tastes of childhood, my grandmother's kitchen, and the world's most perfect strawberry ice cream.

If you are drooling over this photo as much as we are, just keep reading for the recipe.

If you've never made a cocktail with herbs before, start with this recipe. It's a simple smash that results in a refreshing concoction with a beautiful color. Since basil is a mild and somewhat floral herb, it doesn't overpower the drink. The sweetness comes from juicy strawberries while fresh, naturally acidic lemons add a nice tartness. The recipe calls for gin, but if you're not a fan of the botanical spirit, use vodka instead. This libation is an ideal Summer sipper, so get the method now.

This strawberry season, the Yum team's had a major obsession with cocktails made from the fruit. So when Katie recently shared a recipe for her favorite strawberry margarita, I felt a sudden, burning desire to feature mine.

Call me cheesy, but on Summer's hottest days, I can't resist the allure of a blended, fruity drink. This margarita, which is made with the classic elements (lime, agave, orange liqueur), fresh strawberries, and plenty of ice, totally hits the spot. The secret ingredient is añejo tequila — it imbues the cocktail with a smoother, more subtle flavor.

Ready for my fav strawberry margarita? Then keep reading.

If you can't resist a ripe red berry, then now's the time to buy up as many strawberries as possible. The rouge beauties are at their absolute peak of sweetness and flavor. Want to do more with the stunners than simply eat 'em out of hand? For a few ideas, see our favorite sweet and savory ways to prepare them below — then be sure to check out all our strawberry recipes!

Strawberry Tart	Strawberry-Ginger Caipirosca	Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Strawberry Ceviche	Strawberry Semifreddo	Frozen Strawberry Margaritas