strawberries Tag

29 May

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Farm fresh strawberries are such a wonderful treat.  They are delicious straight from the fields, but these recipes transform them.  Roasting strawberries concentrates their sweetness.  The rich, roasted berries can be used on ice cream, on top of oatmeal or pancakes, in parfaits paired with your favorite yogurt and granola, or even used on a salad.  The second recipe uses strawberries to enhance fresh whipped cream.  This makes a great topping on ice cream, Belgium waffles, or French toast.  We enjoyed both of these recipes on an ice cream sundae!

Roasted Strawberries

Ingredients:
1 quart strawberries
1 Tbsp honey
½ tsp lemon or lime zest
½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wash strawberries. Remove stems and save for Strawberry Top Vinegar – Blooming Glen Farm.
  • Slice berries and place in a bowl. Add honey, citrus zest, and vanilla.  Toss to coat.
  • Place berries on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.

  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately or place in a glass jar and refrigerate.
  • Enjoy!

Strawberry Whipped Cream

Ingredients:
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2-3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Add strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree.
  • Place the pureed strawberries in a small pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the strawberry puree is reduced down to about 1/3 cup.
  • Chill puree. Puree must be completely cool before the next step.
  • Add heavy cream to mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Add honey, vanilla, and cooled strawberry puree. Fold into the whipped cream.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator.

 

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

04 Jun

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We were lucky to pick a quart of perfect strawberries at this season’s first share pickup — yum!  These pretty, plump berries aren’t just nice to look at: One cup of them offers nearly 150% of the daily recommended allowance of Vitamin C and 29% of manganese, both powerful antioxidants that protect our bodies from free radical damage.  They also offer a healthy dose of dietary fiber, needed for everything from blood sugar maintenance to happy digestion.  Finally, strawberries have an “amazing combination of phytonutrients,” including anthocyanins, ellagitannins, flavonols, terpenoids, and phenolic acids, which help prevent unwanted inflammation.

Although it’s tempting to pop all of the berries right into my mouth, I was able to refrain from that temptation and save them for the salad below.  Feel free to use any combination of the greens that you have on hand from this week’s share.

Macerated Strawberry Salad

Ingredients
Macerated Strawberries:
1 cup strawberries, sliced into quarters
3 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tbs brown sugar
Splash of vanilla extract

1-1/2 to 2 cups greens, chopped (kale and red lettuce are pictured)
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt
2 tbs sunflower seeds
Balsamic vinegar

Method
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and vanilla. In a larger bowl, add the strawberries, and pour the balsamic mixture over top. Let the fruit marinate for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Drain the berries from the marinade.

Note: If you are using lettuce and/or spinach, you can skip this step, which is to soften up tougher greens, such as kale. Place chopped greens into a bowl, squeeze on a bit of lemon juice and/or balsamic vinegar, and add a little salt. Massage the greens, so they’re coated. Let stand until strawberries are ready.

Pour drained berries onto greens, and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.  Add balsamic vinegar to taste.

Post Sources:
Nutrition Data
The World’s Healthiest Foods

Post and photos by Mikaela D. Martin: Blooming Glen CSA member since 2005, board-certified health counselor, and co-founder of Guidance for Growing, an integrative wellness practice in Souderton. Read more about healthy eating and living on her site, http://guidanceforgrowing.com!