Food / Food For Thought
Still hung over with the winter blues? Welcome the flamboyant vibes of spring with the star fruit of the season – Whether fresh or frozen, there’s no denying that strawberries are a popular fruit not only because they pack a healthy punch, but also because they taste heavenly. Instead of just slushing them in your mouth, devour them in exciting and unique ways to get the best flavors.
1) Dip ‘em in Chocolate.
Forget Valentine’s Day, it’s the berry season now so let the two soothing flavors just melt in your mouth.
2) Shakes ‘N Smoothies
Keep it light and easy with just some strawberries, vanilla ice cream and milk. Just toss it all in the blender and you have a perfectly refreshing creamy spring chiller.
3) A Berry-licious Salad
Try a mix of freshly picked strawberries, ripe sliced grapes, chunks of blue cheese and toasted almonds and you have your next healthy meal addition to the spring season. The strawberries give a juicy burst of sweetness; the cheese adds its luxurious creaminess and the almonds bring it home with some much-needed crunch. A salad that’s easy to put together but is BIG on flavor!
4) As garnishing to your tender chicken
Who said strawberries have to be dessert?? You can work them into a main dish too. Add thinly sliced strawberries on top and on the sides of your grilled chicken and it can give a burst of a savory-sweet tangy flavor to the chicken. How’s that for being creative?
5) Create your own Strawberry sauce.
Bursting with juicy strawberries and brimming with flavor, this simple sauce contains just four ingredients and can be used as a topping for pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, and much more. To make this Fresh Strawberry Sauce, you’ll need some strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Combine everything into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Then you’ll reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Perfectly sweet and oh-so delicious, this Fresh Strawberry Sauce will wow your taste buds!
Team Kluchit wishes you a very happy and exciting strawberry season!! Hurry up before it’s too late!!
Contributed by: Nausherwan Ali Fayyaz.
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