Did you know the average strawberry has 200 seeds? Is one of the first fruits to ripe in spring? Or that the 'original' strawberry was white?
Dear strawberry, we see you and we want more of you.
Clear out your freezer and make way for these frosty beauties
Part cheesecake, part ice block - what's not to love?
Strawberry cheesecake ice pops Source: Murdoch Books
Put yourself in Ottolenghi's hands with his no-pressure dessert - it's called "mess" for a reason.
Throw a #smashastrawb afternoon tea - these recipes have a crowd in mind
Source: Nopi
From River Cottage Australia's Paul West, this is a trusty throw-it-together cake to go with a cuppa.
Turkish delight trifle
Source: Benito Martin
Strawberries and custard are all grown up.
Turkish delight trifle Source: Alan Benson
The best kind of flake is one that's alongside pastry and this one gets a strawberry and white choc topping. Go on...
Strawberry and white chocolate and crème fraiche galette Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Try roasting strawberries to concentrate their flavour
The roasted strawberries partner up with a basil-lemon syrup.
Strawberry, basil and lemon trifle Source: Alan Benson
Don't be a fool and serve just plain whipped cream with your jelly. Fold through roasted strawberries to double the berry hit.
Buy up big and jar them
Capitalise on the $1-a-punnet price tag and make jam. This low-sugar version makes the jam more colourful and is, obviously, less sweet so the fruit flavour triumphs.
Source: Headline / Jean Cazals
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Strawberry and vanilla conserve
Sip strawberry drinks by the jugful
Exactly what it sounds like: a boozy look-at-me margarita, made with coconut water for zippiness.
For big kids. Source: Do you like piña coladas
Live your best #brekkielyfe
Rosewater and strawbs are BFFS from way back - they add a fresh and fragrant lightness to this chia breakfast bowl.
Strawberry & rose chia pudding Source: Chris Middleton
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French toast (pain perdu)
And just when you thought you've done everything you can with strawberries...
This tart risotto has a surprisingly savoury flavour, similar to tomato, and is traditionally eaten for lunch or dinner in Rome.
Strawberry risotto (risotto alle fragole)
