Strawberry Margarita: Use Farmer’s Market fresh strawberries to make this cooling summer drink. 

Grilled Doughnuts: Mint Julep and Strawberry Basil dip add a boost of flavor to these toasty grilled doughnuts. 

Strawberry-Rhubarb Bars: Tart rhubarb compliments sweet strawberries in these tasty springtime bars. 

Gooey Butter Bars: Honey-and-ginger-soaked strawberries top these decadent springtime bars. 

Strawberries & Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwiches: Start off the morning with this healthy breakfast including whole grains and low-fat granola. 

Daily Dish: Sip on this sweet Strawberry Lemonade this summer!

Daily Dish: These yummy Fresh Strawberry Bars have a peanut butter flavored base. 

Daily Dish: These Fresh Strawberry Bars have a delicious peanut butter base. 

The strawberries we’re getting in grocery stores right now are at an interesting stage, lots of berry flavor and great pucker, but not as sweet as they’ll be later in the season. The best way to enjoy them is to cook them a little—I created this 5-ingredient Strawberry Souffle to be as foolproof and delicious as I know how. The only trick: don’t be too conscientious when you  fold strawberries and egg whites together; undermixing is better than over, in this case.

—Richard Swearinger