Strawberrries Forever! (from the Archive)

Giant punnets of well-priced rich red strawberries are everywhere in supermarkets right now.  

Wimbledon is coming up soon but these unusual recipes make a delightful change from the usual strawberries and cream combo (though they are delicious, too)!  

Many of them are healthy, some are low-fat/sugar and easy prep but all - ranging from luxury to budget -  are perfect for noshing in front of the telly.  Also try dipping the strawberries in chocolate for eating outdoors or just rinsing them lightly and eating straight from the punnet.  

The selection of recipes includes instructions for freezing berries and making and freezing startlingly delicious low-sugar compotes and jams.

FIRST, TRY THIS GORGEOUS STRAWBERRY PASTRAMI/HAM SALAD

Strawberry Ham/Pastrami Salad

Strawberries aren't just for Wimbledon; teamed with silky dried hams or smoky pastrami bathed in Balsamic dressing, they make a sassy satisfying salad ...

So quick & easy with winning flavours & textures

LUXURY TREATS

Posh Strawberries 'n Cream with a Sweet Ginger Twist:

Strawberries 'n Cream but not as we know it, Jim...it's even better!  Sophisticated twist on a classic: sweet ginger in syrup with ginger nut biscuits; tasters said: '...unexpected but stunning!'

Creamy, Boozy Fruity Chocolate Pudding

Pretty looking and pretty tasty pudding which uses up leftover bits of chocolate ...

Dream-like pudding for a special occasion
'So beautiful! And delicious.' 'Liked the brandy undertones.'

SMALL HOUSEHOLD MIDI-STRAWBERRY SPONGE: 

Fat-free, Dairy free option, make ahead, can be frugal

Melt-in-the-mouth classic sponge with best of season strawberries; 4 servings, sponge is freezable ...

THE REST

Strawberry Lime Cordial

Lively strawberry lime fizz, a gorgeously fruity thirst quencher perfect for a heatwave...

Perfect for adults and kids, strawberries & a hint of lime need just fizzy water or white grape juice OR champers and white wine or vodka. Easy to make, it's prepped in advance.   

Healthy Strawberry Ripple Fro-Yo Ice: 

0-fat, 0-Cream, lower sugar, Vegan Opt - but utterly tasty.  Easy. Budget-friendly

Recipe includes Raspberry Ripple Iced Yoghurt Cream

Budget Creamy Fresh Strawberry Pud:

Easy yoghurt-based dessert with a knock-out glaze that looks like a million pounds but costs pennies! 

Strawberry Muscovado Sugar lower-fat Creamy Pud

Strawberrry & Orange Platter: Vegan

Fresh, colourful guilt-free dessert: Low-sugar, healthy, frugal, easy.

Skinnier classic of fresh orange slices in a low-sugar orange liquor

AND, RECIPES FOR THE PRACTICAL COOK

The Art of Freezing Berries

Freezing Blueberries on a cheap 'n cheerful microwave bacon tray. 

 Sensational Fruit Compote/Jams: almost instant, easy peasy, low sugar, wallet friendly

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