39 Juicy Strawberry Recipes to Make All Summer Long

Although they're technically available all year long, strawberries are best when they're in-season. Whether you are an expert in how to grow strawberries or you prefer picking up a few pints at one of the best farmers' markets or grocery store, in-season strawberries are one of the best things about spring and summer.

Sure, you may like blackberries (you have to try these blackberry recipes!), raspberries, blueberries, and their ilk, strawberries are hands-down our favorite. There's something about the flavor that brings us right back to our childhood. They're so sweet, so bright, and so fun to eat. And strawberries are actually kind of amazing. Did you know that each fruit has more than 200 seeds on it? There are a lot of fun facts about strawberries!

While strawberries are perfectly good on their own (or in a bowl with a little cream and honey), there's something magical about cooking with them. When you take a batch from your garden and transform these tart, sweet, red little berries into a warm loaf of strawberry banana bread, say, or gooey strawberry cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, you turn already-delicious baked goods into something extraordinary. Strawberries are great for easy summer desserts, add a punch of flavor to salads, dress up breakfast pancakes or crepes (or even cereal), nestle into muffins, and can even be turned into an interesting twist on hummus, or added to a fruity salsa! Pick up some strawberries now, while they're fresh, and some sweetness to your summer with one (or several) of these tasty recipes.