Strawberry Apple Bagel Spread

What You Need:
1/2 C of strawberry cream cheese, softened
1 large red apple, cored and chopped small
2 bananas, chopped small
4 cinnamon flavored bagels
How to Make It:
In a mixing bowl put the cream cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
Coat the apples and bananas with the cream cheese.
Toast each half of a split bagel in the toaster [...]

Strawberry Pineapple Citrus Punch

What You Need:
1 1/2 C of sugar
8 quarts of water, divided
4 (.14 oz.) pkgs. unsweetened strawberry drink mix
3 (6 oz.) cans frozen orange juice, thawed
2 1/4 C frozen lemonade concentrate
2 (46 oz.) cans unsweetened pineapple juice
2 liters of ginger ale
How to Make It:
In a large saucepan over medium heat put the sugar and 2 quarts [...]

Strawberry and Sweet Basil Ice Cream

What You Need:
3 C of milk, divided
3/4 C of sugar
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
6 large sweet basil leaves
3 C of strawberries, halved
How to Make It:
Place a saucepan over medium heat.
Pour 1 1/2 C of milk into the saucepan.
Whisk in the sugar and egg yolks until well combined.
Add the sweet basil leaves to the pan.
Press the [...]

Summer Berry Custard Ice Cream

What You Need:
2 C of strawberries
1 C sugar, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 3/4 C half and half, divided
1 t vanilla
How to Make It:
Clean the strawberries and cut them half.
Place the strawberries and a 1/2 C of the sugar into a saucepan.
Place the pan over medium low heat,
Stirring often, cook the berries for 18 minutes or [...]

Strawberry Packed Breakfast Bars

What You Need:
1 1/2 C quick cooking rolled oats
1 C + 2 T of flour, divided
3/4 C brown sugar, packed
3/4 C butter
1/4 C sugar
1/2 t + 1/4 t ground ginger, divided
2 C fresh strawberries, sliced
3/4 C powdered sugar
3 t apricot nectar
How to Make It:
Bring the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Place foil in an 8X8 pan [...]