Strawberry

A refreshing drink that’s easy to make, this sangria also looks fantastic with jewel-like fruit studded throughout. With the addition of kiwifruit and kiwiberries, I’ve given this Spanish tipple a local twist. For an easy non-alcoholic version, simply replace the bubbles with lemonade. If you prefer not to use too much sugar, add soda water […]

You'd be amazed at how well aromatic herbs complement the sweet, borderline tart, flavour of fresh strawberries. All supported by a delicate creamy panna cotta.

Add a little extra honey to dressing if it is too tart. Toast almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Note

Spreads tastes so much sweeter when you've made them yourself with less preservatives and more of the good stuff like quality rhubarb and strawberries.

Crispy layers of meringue, thick cream and sweet fresh strawberries come together to create a cake that is the epitome of sweet summer flavours.

Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.

Curd will keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to three weeks. Use 3 lemons in place of oranges to make lemon curd. Note

The flavours of this dessert are deliciously balanced with the sweetness of the strawberry sorbet offset by the tart fruit and syrup.

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Lattice Biscuits are no longer being made, but any plain un-iced biscuit can be used.

Improve on perfection with the addition of tasty roasted hazelnuts to this fluffy, sugary meringue. Top with cream and fruit to create a beautiful pavlova for dessert.

Travel back to the old English countryside with this classic combination of cake, cream and strawberries. If you're looking for something a little less traditional, switch up the flavours with lemon, almonds and berries.

If you're talking about perfect flavour combinations, white chocolate and strawberry has to be pretty high on the list, and never more so than when combined to make a fabulous cheesecake!

This thick, creamy and utterly delicious watermelon and berry frappe is a great way to start your day, or to reach for as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally sweet and enlivened by a shot of lime.

The addition of the liqueur of your choice to this luscious strawberry sorbet takes this icy delight to new levels of decadence. Serve your guests this ruby red and refreshing dessert at your next dinner party

A jar filled with this mango and strawberry jam will make a delightful gift for family and friends. It also tastes delicious, so don't forget to keep a jar or two for yourself

With a rosy pink filling sandwiched between layers of light sponge, this strawberry mousse cake is visually stunning. It's also deceptively easy to make and assemble. Yes, the store bought sponge has a place in the AWW kitchen!

The combination of sweet, light sponge cake with a creamy white chocolate and strawberry filling is utterly irresistible. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy with a pot of tea for morning or afternoon tea.

A perfect and fun ten soda and pizza cake for you child's birthday party.

These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.

The combination of peanut butter and jelly or jam is unbeatable, but not always the healthiest option. We've swapped a few ingredients for healthier alternatives in this nutritious and filling smoothie. It tastes great and is good for you!

Celebrate summer with this refreshing, delicious cocktail.

This English dessert is often called Eton Mess, taking its name from Eton College, one of Britain's most famous public schools, where it was traditionally served. The `mess' part is because it was all mixed together in one big bowl.

This sweet, creamy no bake cheesecake is delectable and simply moorish. This recipe will need to be started the day before to give adequate setting time.

These gorgeous tarts are perfect for special occasions; elegant afternoon tea's, high tea, dessert - anything with a touch of decadence.

Layers of chocolate cake, meringue, strawberries and cream make this gateau the perfect dessert for a very special celebration.

A light touch is required to make these strawberry french macarons. Don't be tempted to use more strawberry puree than required or you will alter the texture of the batter. Trust us, the result is worth it.

This marshmallow-textured pavlova is cooked directly on the platter it's served on, which eliminates the risk of breaking the fragile meringue when transferring it. Simply make sure the platter is plain, sturdy and ovenproof.

Ground almonds replace the flour in this recipe, making it rich and luscious. As a bonus it is an ideal dessert for dinner guests who have a gluten intolerence.

For a delightful summer dessert, try these stacks of boozy cream, juicy strawberries and crisp brandy snaps drizzled with passionfruit.

Spoil the kids with these amazing dessert pizzas topped with strawberries, banana and caramel sauce. Perfect for a sleepover party!

Enjoy this buttery classic in slice form.

Everyone loves a jam tart, especially with a little dollop of whipped cream on top. For something slightly different, try filling some of the cases with marmalade rather than jam.

These traffic light yoghurt pops are a deliciously fruity alternative to regular ice-blocks. They make a brilliant after school treat for the kids on a hot day.

strike a patriotic note with one of these berry imaginative creations for the cake (the quantities given for cake, cream and berries are enough to make one flag.) Note

Zesty orange complements and amplifies the strawberry flavour of this delicious conserve.

The classic flavours of chocolate, strawberry and hazelnut come together in this mouth-watering gateau. Just add a steaming cup of coffee and the our day is made.

There is a place for store bought pastry and custard, but sometimes a sweet dish just deserves the homemade versions. This is one of those dishes.

Strawberries should be served as soon as possible after dipping. Note

The beauty of the crumble is in its rustic look. There's no need to take too much care with the crumble topping, whichever way you toss it onto the delicious fruit, it will brown up and look so good when running with rivers of cream.

Serve this decadent winter dessert with lashings of whipped cream.

Strawberries can also be served with yoghurt or light sour cream in place of creme fraiche. Note

This recipe celebrates the classic scone by keeping the ingredients and flavours simple.

Equipment: 30cm x 40cm rectangular cake board You can also use raspberry and vanilla marshmallows, halved crossways, or a variety of chocolate buttons to decorate the balloon. If using butter cream instead of the strawberry frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream which ­ you can tint pink or leave plain. Note

Try serving the fruit kebabs with chocolate sprinkles and desiccated coconut as well as 100s & 1000s. Note

The crêpes can be made a day ahead, layer them between sheets of baking paper, then cover and store in the fridge. Note

Rich chocolate tart topped with luscious fresh strawberries makes a fabulous dessert or afternoon tea treat.

This is a great alcohol-free drink to offer guests, but you could replace the mineral water and lemonade with champagne if you want to make a punch with punch.

This recipe is gluten-free, however, if you decide to use pre-made packaged caramel popcorn, check the label carefully. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs (caramel popcorn) is available from supermarkets. Note

If you fancy something fruity but not sugary, then this sparkling burgundy and cranberry punch should tick all the boxes. You can control the sweetness levels by adding more or less sugar.

Simple is best when it comes to a refreshing summer dessert, as proven in this lovely dish of juicy orange-infused strawberries, mint and crème fraîche.

Mother's Day, Father's Day, Saturday, any day is the right day for pancakes with three toppings for breakfast, brunch or even lunch.

Equipment: 3 x 12-hole (1/3-cup/80ml) standard muffin pans, 30 standard paper cases. The icing will set quickly, so return it to the pan of water and reheat it gently until it’s runny again. Don’t overheat the icing or it will crystallise. A tiered cake plate is the perfect way to show off these ever-popular patty […]

Light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes are delicious enough to serve as dessert as well as breakfast, especially when they're topped with strawberries and ice-cream!

This summer fruit dish is so quick to put together, looks good and tastes great!

This is the trifle to end all trifles, the recipe for the ultimate trifle. Sponge fingers, liqueur, raspberries, strawberries and a liqueur spiked mascarpone cream. Delicious.

You'll get more howls of delight than of fear when you bring this spooky ice-cream cake out! A firm favourite from The Australian Women's Weekly Kids' Perfect Party Book.

The smooth, truffley mousse layered on top of a rich chocolate cake gives this dish a particular depth of flavour and texture. Perfect for a special celebration.

Serve with chopped mint or basil leaves. Note

Fruity and fabulous, this cheesecake is perfect for picnics, parties or just dessert.

Drizzled with melted white chocolate, these delightful cookies are perfect for a special occasion.

We used the grenadine syrup to add some colour to the punch; you can use any cordial you like, however, the colour may not be as intense as that of the grenadine. Strawberry ice-blocks can be made at least a week before the party. Finish the punch as close to serving as possible. Note

These simple little strawberry shortcakes are made using pastry rather than shortbread, making them lighter and quicker to bake.

Give your afternoon tea a Parisian twist and serve these delicate crêpes with beautiful fresh strawberries and cream.

It’s important not to lift the lid during the cooking of the pudding, as the condensation runs down the side of the cooker and causes damp patches on the pudding. Note

Use a good quality chicken stock instead of the consommé, if you prefer. Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, about 1¾ hours. Note

This beautiful light and fruity dessert pairs sweet strawberries, tart oranges and creamy ricotta with crunchy, golden puff pastry. It's easy to make and tastes brilliant.

If you're in the mood for something deeply indulgent, you can't go past this moist flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake. As a bonus, it is gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free.

The kids will adore these little white chocolate cups with strawberries and fruche. For a more adult version, leave out the fruche and dip the strawberries in white chocolate before arranging them in the cups.

There's nothing ordinary about these fabulous, flavour-packed little rhubarb and strawberry crumbles. The mingled flavour of these two, very different fruits needs to be tasted to be believed.

Every mouthful is a delight when you pass around these little strawberry liqueur surprises. You can choose whichever liqueur you prefer to flavour the cream, or even make a few different versions.

There's nothing like the flavour of home-made jams and preserves. This strawberry conserve recipe uses lemon pips to help with setting, and lemon juice to add piquancy. Delicious.

Like a pared back version of Eton mess, with strawberries alone rather than a mix of berries, this strawberry meringue cream also has a shot of liqueur to spice things up.

These cakes supposedly take their name from the powder puffs used by women to dust on face powder. Whatever the provenance, strawberries and cream powder puffs are light, airy and absolutely delicious.

Piled high with fluffy frosting, cloud cakes are as light and dreamy as their name suggests. Add a dash of colour by sprinkling them with coloured sugar.

An enduring classic, these little French-style strawberry tarts are given a boozy lift with the addition of Grand Marnier.

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon into bite-sized balls, if desired, for a more decorative look. Note

You need about 2 large trimmed rhubarb stems for this recipe. Muffins can be served warm or at room temperature. Note

Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad - a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!

For a dairy-free version of this cake, substitute dairy-free spread for the butter and soy milk for the milk. Note

If you don’t have three patty pan trays, just wash, grease and flour the pan again, and continue using until all the mixture is baked. Note