Foodie Friday: Spotlight on Strawberries

Strawberries are in season now, and there is so much that one can do with this juicy fruit. The first thing to know is that you should buy "organic" strawberries. Please read this article here.  After doing that, make any one of these 16 special recipes, and enjoy one of the best fruits of summer.

Fresh Strawberry Vodka Martini

I am not a martini or vodka drinker, but my arm could be twisted for this chic cocktail!

Pint Sized Baker

Strawberry Caprese Salad

 The most beautiful salad ever! It just takes 15 minutes to prepare Those bundles of Burrata look delightful.

Adventures in Cooking

Grilled Balsamic Pork Loin with Strawberry Compote
This recipe calls for the pork tenderloin to be marinated for at least one hour. After that it is a quick fix on the grill. Yum!

Feasting at Home

Spicy Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Said to be good enough to eat with a spoon, and I can only imagine. It offers a little heat, some sweet, and a rich creaminess from the avocado. All you will need is some salty tortilla chips and a margarita.

How Sweet Eats

Hot Strawberry Jam Dutch Baby

If you didn't know, a Dutch Baby is made in a skillet, and is light and fluffy like a popover. In this case, it is filled with homemade vanilla strawberry jam. It is loaded with juicy summer flavor.

Half Baked Harvest

Baileys Strawberries and Cream Pink Mudslide Recipe

This mudslide is a beautiful cocktail, especially for a girls night in. It's made with strawberries, Baileys, and vodka.

Sugar & Cloth

Strawberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle

Oh I see this on repeat for Summer

Cookie and Kate

Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse

With only three ingredients, this recipe is easily whipped up and ready to eat in an hour. The perfect summer dessert.

An Italian In My Kitchen

Strawberry Tabouli 

I have never made tabouli, but I love it. This will be made very soon. What a healthy and delicious recipe!

Feasting at Home

Strawberry Goat Cheese Appetizer

The perfect finger food for summer cocktail hours. It might be nicer to have these pretty picks handy. I always keep some at home.

Two Purple Figs

Crispy Salmon With Strawberry Basil Salsa

I may never cook Salmon another way again. This looks and sounds fabulous! Not to mention how healthy this dish is. This recipe is a winner.

Heather Christo

Meringue Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

My Mom made this pie minus the meringue. It was delicious then, but this would be a step above.  "Beautiful Strawberry Rhubarb Meringue Pie filled with a subtle almond cream is a perfect summer dessert with a great balance of sweetness and tartness. Simply delicious!"

Del's Cooking Twist

Ricotta, Walnut And Strawberry Crostini

Whenever I have served Crostini as an appetizer, it has always been well received. One platter of these is all you need. This recipe turns out fancy and flavorful snack.

What's Gabby Cooking

Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese

Whoa! I think this is the prettiest grilled cheese there ever was made. The cheese involved is Brie!

Foodie Crush

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado

This salad is quite the vision! And I would like to see it on my table right now. It's really quite easy, The dressing does double duty as a marinade for the chicken, too.

Foodie Crush

Roasted Strawberry and Basil Cream Pie

This is a beautiful must make! Basil and fruit is a delicious duo. We just added it to watermelon last weekend. The recipe looks easy as can be.

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Foodie Friday Fabuloso!

It's Cinco De Mayo, so of course, we must celebrate with a margarita (or two), and some fabulous Mexican recipes. We at Shop This headquarters enjoy cooking Mexican meals any day of the week.  Here's a recipe roundup of fabuloso food. Olé.

Smoking Blackberry Sage Margarita 
Just when you think a margarita is good enough on its' own, enter the smoking type. I have had one without the blackberry. It not only was delicious, but oh so fun, too.

Wicked Spatuala

Lobster Tacos with Green Onion Cilantro Sauce

This recipe is my pick of the round up. I also think that it could be my "last meal" wish. It has a good deal of ingredients, but so worth it!

Heather Christo

Peach Mango Salsa

If you don't make your own salsa, you are missing out on some fabulous freshness. This recipe with the sweetness of the fruit, the zest of the citrus, and spice from the Jalapeno must be a so good.

Pizzazzerie

Strawberry Hibiscus Ginger Margarita

The most important part of any Mexican meal....a really good margarita! This one is a beauty, and quite unique. It's made with hibiscus tea of all things! You can buy dried hibiscus at Amazon

Half Baked Harvest

The Best Guacamole You Ever Had

Well, that's saying a lot, isn't it? But this recipe has a "secret sauce" or ingredient which is Worcestershire sauce! And to add a little crunch, there is bacon. Let's not forget the chopped onions, tomatoes, hot sauce, lime and more. I think this recipe sounds like a winner.

Well Plated

Mexican Street Style Jalapeño Dip

I think that I have mentioned before, I am not a fan of serving dips to a crowd. All of that double dipping! But I would certainly prepare this for my family. It's siad to be smoky, spicy, and very special.

Half Baked Harvest

Baja Fish Tacos

The coating on the fish is said to be the secret to this winning recipe. It stays crispy from the first bite to the last. It looks so fresh, doesn't it?

Spoon Fork Bacon

Cilantro Lime Rice

Isn't this a pleasantly presented dish? It's true, we eat with our eyes, and I am digging in. Why would anyone eat plain white rice again, when you can have this?

Feasting at Home

Pineapple Mezcal Cocktail

I recently watched Mezcal being made on a CNN special. It's fascinating. The process is why it has such a smoky flavor. If you wish to know more about the differences between Mezcal and Tequila, HERE is a good source. You'll find the cocktail recipe at...

The Feed Feed

Taco Salad

This is how I eat tacos. No tortilla unless I am at a Frontera Grill in Chicago where they are warm, homemade, and fabuloso! This recipe doesn't miss a beat.

How Sweet Eats

Dulche de Leche Cheesecake
This recipe creates a creamy cheesecake that is both sweet and salty. The perfect combination for desert in my book. The dulche de luche is sweet like caramel sauce. The longer it cooks, the richer it becomes.

Nourished Endeavors

Low Carb Fish Taco Bowls
It's made with Mahi Mahi but I am sure you could substitute your favorite white flaky fish.

Food Faith & Fitness

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

My favorite soup! It might be all of the fixings that finds me loving it. This is a relatively easy recipe. Give it a try!

Ambitious Kitchen

Frozen Margarita

This recipe is included because it is not made with a mix. Most frozen margs are. It sure looks delish!

The Cookie Rookie

Chicken & Goat Cheese Enchiladas

Goat cheese adds a sophisticated taste to everything. This dish is really quite simple to make.

Love & Olive Oil

Mexican Chocolate Donuts

What a yummy way to start or end Cinco de Mayo! These sinful treats are a beautiful combination of dark chocolate and spice.

Broma Bakery

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Foodie Friday: : Fresh Deals & Delicious Recipes

This Foodie Friday is about some fresh finds for the kitchen that happen to be on sale. To make the deals even more tempting, I've paired a recipe with each   item. Think Green Pan's non stick wok now 80% off, and Heather Christo's Chili Mango Shrimp Stir Fry. Now that's a delicious duo! Scroll down

 for more.

Luster Coupe Cocktail Glass

I have always thought a coupe to be quite chic. Back in the day, the Four Seasons Bar served my cocktail in one, no matter what I was drinking. These are almost too pretty to pass up at $5.00 each.

CB2

Treaty Of Paris

Did you ever think of Earl Grey as sexy? Well, think again, because this chic cocktail is just that. It's from The Four Seasons Hotel Dallas. And yes it is made with Earl Grey Tea, champagne, and egg whites. A beautiful drink for these gorgeous glasses.

InStyle

Green Pan Cookware Sets

We own 5 pieces of this healthy, chemical free, nonstick cookware. Couldn't be more pleased. Cleans like a dream, and my grill pan sears even better than the cast iron pan.  Not to mention they are just the best looking pans ever. Sets are now 30% off with Code: GETSET And you will find single items on sale as well.

Green Pan

Braised Lamb Shanks
Though I can't imagine having lamb any time soon, but I have loved it in the past. This recipe is included on looks alone. And those potatoes. OMG! The recipe calls for boiling, simmering, and deglazing. Green Pan sets (see above) are great at all of that. What a cozy Winter recipe, don't you think?

Spoon Fork Bacon

Martha Stewart Gold Cocottes

These will add a regal touch to the table. Serve up individual servings of chili, mac & cheese, and more. Were $49.99 and now $14.93 for 2

Macy's

Baked Brie Mac and Cheese

Having made many Mac and Cheese dishes, I wonder why I never thought of using Brie? It certainly melts deliciously. The homemade sourdough breadcrumbs really make this recipe a standout. Perfect for the cocottes above.

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Philips Premium Air Fryer XXL

Resolved to eat healthier this year? This fab fryer will help you reach your goals. Was $349 and now marked down to $179.99
Sur La Table

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

I guess there really isn't anything that your air fryer can't do. These cookies are proof positive. The recipe offers a gluten free option, too.

Sustainable Cooks

Rustic Outdoor Melamine Dinnerware

Let's think Spring and look forward to outdoor dining again. This collection is just so good. The pieces come in every color under the sun, too. Take an Extra 20% off with Code: EXTRA.

Williams Sonoma

Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

For a person (me) who hasn't had a steak for at least a year, this looks pretty good. It would be beautiful served outside on the melamine plates above or inside on your daily dishes. It's a simple but beautiful recipe. And please make your own dressing with the included directions.

The Modern Proper

All Clad Stainless Asparagus Pot

I have always wanted one of these. Of course, one can live without it, but at 60% off, it is a good idea.

Bloomingdales's

Balsamic Asparagus with Goat Cheese & Tomatoes

If you are from a major city, you might remember this dish from the restaurant Bice. Gosh it was good. I have made it as well. You might want to bookmark this recipe for Spring, when the price of asparagus comes down.
Foxes Love Lemons

Kitchen Stories Non Toxic Wok

If you have always wanted a wok, here's your chance. This non stick, toxin free pan is now 80% off  and now only $14.99

Green Pan

Chili Mango Shrimp Stir Fry

Sweet mango will add a brightness to the shrimp and veggies. And then the fruit will also balance some of the heat that the chili will bring.

Heather Christo

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