February 27, 2021

Strawberry Scones

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Strawberry Scones

February 27: National Strawberry Day

Chocolate-covered strawberries have been popular throughout the month of love. As February comes to a close, indulge in strawberry scones for a romantic teatime. Instead of fresh strawberries, which could get runny in a recipe sometimes, we used the freeze dried fruit. Smother the scones in more strawberry jam and clotted cream and these are also a delightful treat to eat on National Strawberry Day!

Recipe

(Adapted from TeaTime Magazine)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, all purpose
  • ½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried strawberry bits (we used Trader Joe’s freeze dried strawberries) 
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cold, chopped into pieces
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream + 1-2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

In a large mixing bow, combine the flour, ½ cup of sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the cold butter and mix gently until it resembles coarse crumbs and peas.

Crush the strawberry bits into small pieces and add them to the flour mixture. Infuse the vanilla into ¾ cup heavy whipping cream. Stir in the whipped cream mixture into the flour mixture and bring dough together with hands until it sticks together. Place the ball of dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.

Pat and roll down to ¾ inch thick. Cut out shapes (use a 2- or 3-inch round cutter or heart-shaped cutter). Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops with the remaining whipping cream. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. May be served warm with clotted cream and strawberry jam.

Notes

  • The scone dough is pretty in pink. But after baking, it has a lighter hue to allow the strawberry speckles to sparkle.
  • Thanks to fellow baker Karen B. for gifting us with the dried strawberries.
  • National Strawberry Month is in May. Search our blog for more strawberry recipes.
  • Search our blog for more scones recipes under the Theme Menus.

 

May 1, 2018

Strawberry Salad with Balsamic-Yogurt Dressing

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Strawberry Salad with

Balsamic-Yogurt Dressing

May: National Strawberry Month

We have attended both the Poteet and Pasadena strawberry festivals—the only two of their kind in Texas. Poteet (outside of San Antonio) holds theirs in April while Pasadena’s (in the Houston area) event is this month. We enjoy experiencing the energy in the carnival-like atmosphere, seeing cute strawberry mascots and royalty (scholarship winners) wearing red walking around the festival grounds and tasting everything made with strawberries (shortcakes, ice cream, jams and jellies, drink mixes and more)!

It is also getting warmer (hot!) in Texas so we like to cool down with something light featuring this month’s fruit: strawberry salad with balsamic-yogurt dressing. Strawberries are abundant now at our local grocery stores and we buy them in bulk there, if not at the festivals. For National Strawberry Month, mix some fruit with vegetables and make a strawberry salad with balsamic-yogurt dressing.

Recipe

For the balsamic-yogurt dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ tablespoons plain yogurt

Directions

In a bowl, combine the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar. Stir in the minced garlic. Add the maple syrup or honey.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the yogurt. Mix until the salad dressing is creamy.

For the strawberry salad

  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, chard, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 3-4 strawberries, sliced
  • toasted almonds (to sprinkle)

Directions

In a salad bowl, place the mixed greens. Sprinkle feta cheese and bacon. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top. Pour about 3+ tablespoons the salad dressing. Sprinkle the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

 

Notes

  • This is a colorful and complementary salad. The greens are balanced by the red strawberries (like on the color wheel) and the bitterness of the vegetables is tempered by the sweetness of the fruit.
  • Search our blog for more strawberry recipes.

 

 

January 15, 2016

No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

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No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Ice Cream

January 15: National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Strawberry ice cream is typically a summertime treat. But even in the middle of January, when the weather is warm in Hawaii and in the southern hemisphere, eating ice cream to cool off is a “berry” good idea. Turn the winter blues into something pretty in pink and make chunky no-churn strawberry ice cream in observance of National Strawberry Ice Cream Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from WRLA.com) 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1 cup pureed strawberries
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ – 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • a few drops of red food coloring (optional)

Directions

Beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Wash, dry and trim the tops off the strawberries. Puree the fruit. Chop additional strawberries and set aside.

Strawberry Ice Cream

In a large bowl, mix the condensed milk with the pureed strawberries. The mixture will turn pale pink. Fold the whipped cream into this mixture until smooth, being careful not to whip more air into it. Add a few drops of red food coloring and stir well until the desired color of pink is achieved (optional). Fold in the chopped strawberries until well blended.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Pour the mixture into a loaf pan. Cover and freeze for at least six hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer. Let stand for a few minutes and scoop into cones or dessert dishes. Enjoy immediately.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Notes

  • Add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to boost the strawberry flavor in this recipe. If using this extract, reduce the amount of red food coloring.
  • National Ice Cream Month is in July—just half a year away. Get a head start with making no-churn ice cream by searching our blog for more recipes!
 

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