Some things just naturally go together swimmingly. Effortlessly. Like cheese + crackers. PB + J. Summer + corn on the cob. Cake + birthdays. Pizza + movie night. Chocolate + ladies. Those pairings need no explanation....
Sparkling Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
This fruity treat is like a cross between sorbet and lemonade. Not only will this drink rehydrate and recharge you, but it’s full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients (thanks to the strawberries and blueberries!), is a decent source of fiber, and has no added sugar. Basically, it’s the ultimate refreshment for a hot day....
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Independence Day (July 4th) is almost upon us, and along with it comes a host of outdoor picnics and parties. My family celebrates this day with a casual feast – fresh, local fruits and veggies, potato and pasta salads, and grilled meats. And always strawberry shortcake for dessert. I’m not a huge fan of strawberry shortcake in general (shocking, I know :) ), mostly because I don’t like how soggy the shortcake gets once the strawberries are scooped on top. These cute little cupcakes completely eliminate the soggy shortcake problem. And better yet, they can be made in advance. I’ve noticed that buttercream is a […]...
Easy Cheddar-Studded Bread & Peach-Strawberry Fizz Drinks
If you decide to make just one of my recipes, I highly recommend you make this bread. It requires only minimal ingredients and effort, but still tastes like a million bucks. You can make your own pizza dough if you have the time, but I made this recipe as part of my Mother’s Day Menu on a day when I was seriously pressed for time…and it came out perfectly. My hubby who was born and raised with Arabic bread (and normally isn’t tempted by baguettes, country breads, or fresh, yeasty loaves of any kind) said that this was the best bread he ever had. I […]...
Happy Mother’s Day, Recipe for Strawberries & Cream Cake, & Giveaway Winner
I usually like to save the best for last, but since today is Mother’s Day I wanted to share the crowning jewel of my Mother’s Day Menu…dessert! Strawberries and cream are a classic summer combination; I wanted to do a new twist on an old classic and so this cake was born. I based this recipe on my double-crusted cheesecake (which was featured here on Delish…yay!). This cake is light and fresh and very summery with the strawberries; it’s the perfect ending to a beautiful Mother’s Day (or any summertime) meal. Happy Mother’s Day! Strawberries & Cream Cake (Yield: 1 cheesecake) Oatmeal-Almond Crust: 2/3 c […]...
Giveaway Winner, Product Review, & Recipe for Chocolate Chip Dutch Baby with Glazed Strawberries
I want to give a big thank you to all of you who participated in my recent giveaway. It sounds like you all are very environmentally-conscious…keep up the amazing work! I used a random number generator to determine the winner… A big congrats to Brandy of Nutmeg Nanny! Email me your address and I’ll have your prize sent out. Onto the product review! I recently received a 12-inch cast iron skillet from CSN. I like to use cast iron cookware because it can go straight from the fridge to the stovetop or the oven (or even campfire), and then straight to the table for […]...
Valentine’s Day Menu: Strawberry Spritzers and Savory Strawberry Salad
First up in our fancy homemade Valentine’s Day meal are the cute little drinks and the salad. The two are tied together through strawberry slices, which are perfect for Valentine’s Day since they look just like sweet little hearts. The Strawberry Spritzers are so easy to make that it isn’t even really a recipe…and for very little effort you get something that is absolutely adorable! I made a caramelized onion dressing to serve with the salad (because I also use caramelized onion for the pasta and beef recipes), but you could make it even easier and use your favorite prepared salad dressing…I think anything with a […]...
Strawberry Shortcake Oats
I wanted to hurry up and post this recipe before summer is completely flittered away. I realize that most of you probably get to enjoy longer summers than I do (summer in upstate New York is a short and sweet affair), but I still thought I better hurry up and post this already, especially since I’ve been dreaming about strawberry shortcake oats since the start of strawberry season. As much as I love strawberries and shortcake separately, I’m not a huge fan of strawberry shortcake, mainly because I don’t like soggy cake. With oats as the shortcake replacement, the soggy cake problem is completely eliminated. […]...
How to Dehydrate Strawberries in an Oven
Every year, my mom, my sister, my niece, and I all go strawberry picking together. And every year my mom and sister enthusiastically head make a mad dash for opposite ends of the berry field, leaving me to fend for my niece. Did I mention my niece is 5 years old, eats three times as many berries as she picks, and has to “go potty” every 15 minutes? I didn’t have to worry about that though, because unfortunately this year most of the strawberry crops in my area did not do well. The crop failed entirely at the farm where we usually pick…they told us […]...
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 