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May 18, 2023

A Strawberry Kale Salad sits on a white plate featuring small green patterns. A silver fork and spoon sit to the right of the plate.

Kale is everywhere these days since it’s valued for its dense nutritional values and its flavor. You can vary this recipe for Strawberry Kale Salad with the seasons by swapping in roasted squash, mandarin oranges and roasted beets, walnuts and figs, summer peaches, and corn. In the version below, the sweet strawberries are enhanced by the homemade, vinegary dressing. Massaging the kale with the dressing, and the warmth of the chickpeas, make the kale tender and delicious!

Can I Substitute Chickpeas For a Different Protein in This Strawberry Kale Salad?

Absolutely! For our vegetarian and vegan friends we suggest using chickpeas for their dense nutrient content as well as their ability to soak up flavors. Though we do understand that chickpeas are not for everyone. So, instead, you can replace with a protein of your choice such as chicken, steak, or even turkey. In case you are vegan or vegetarian though, other meatless proteins you can use include tofu, edamame, or even lentils. Maybe you’ll even choose to leave this element out altogether and instead let the strawberries, kale, avocado, almonds, and homemade dressing relieve your cravings.

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Strawberry Kale Salad

Author: Sara Ghedina
Yield: Serves 4

Description

The sweetness of strawberry balances out the slight bitterness of kale.

Ingredients

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For the salad:

2 bunches lancinato kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 small green onions, sliced
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 avocado, sliced
3 tbsp sliced roasted almonds

For the dressing:

4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

For the chickpeas:

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Place the kale in a large bowl, drizzle it with the lemon juice, and massage it gently with your hands to soften it.
Prepare the dressing whisking together the olive oil, salt, pepper, and the lemon zest. Pour it over the kale, add the green onion, mix well, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the chickpeas: heat the olive oil in a pan, add the drained chickpeas and fry them for about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar and the remaining spices, stirring well to combine. Pour the mixture over the chickpeas and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
Add the strawberries to the kale, and gently mix them in. Arrange the salad on the serving plate, and top it with the warm chickpeas, the sliced avocado and the roasted almonds.

Check out some more California Fusion Recipes here!

Story, Photography, and Styling by Sara Ghedina

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Strawberry Fields Cocktail

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May 18, 2023

A strawberry fields cocktails sits in a rocks glass garnished with dehydrated blood orange slice and mint.

Summer flavors come alive in our Strawberry Fields cocktail, a savory-sweet, strawberry-studded concoction. A balsamic reduction may not sound like it belongs in a cocktail at first but we promise after one sip of this recipe your opinion will change. The sweet, tangy acidity of a strawberry balsamic reduction matches the richness of Bulleit Rye Whiskey and floral notes of St. Elder liqueur. You may never go back to sipping on sickeningly sweet cocktails again.

When is Strawberry Season?

We recommend using fresh strawberries from a local farm to make your Strawberry Fields Cocktail as delicious as it can be. In order to get the ripest container possible, shop during strawberry season. Strawberry season typically hits its peak in late May into June. While you might find strawberries in grocery stores earlier in the spring or later in the summer due to transportation from warmer regions, locally grown berries achieve their optimal sweetness and flavor during this late spring to early summer window. You can even head out for the opportunity to pick-your-own strawberries during this time at select farms in your area.

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Strawberry Fields Cocktail

Author: Dan Ball

Description

A strawberry balsamic reduction you say? Count us in!

Ingredients

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1 ½ oz Bulleit Rye Whiskey
½ oz St. Elder liqueur
½ oz strawberry balsamic reduction (recipe below)
½ oz fresh lemon juice

For the strawberry balsamic reduction:

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup sliced strawberries

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Instructions

For the strawberry balsamic reduction:

Bring honey, water, and cup balsamic vinegar brought to boil. Add sliced strawberries, simmer for 5 minutes, then blend and strain the mixture.

For the cocktail:

Shake all ingredients together, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Garnish with dehydrated blood orange slice and mint, and enjoy! Maybe in some strawberry fields…

Recipe by Dan Ball
Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Strawberry Farm Cocktail

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Keith Recker

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May 17, 2023

Next to a large vase of flowers sits two strawberry farm cocktails in short rocks glasses, garnished with basil.

During strawberry season, we can expect an avalanche of ripe, juicy, red berries. Surely four or five can find their way into the cocktail shaker to create our Strawberry Farm Cocktail!

When is Strawberry Season?

Strawberry season takes place in the first half of the year, typically from February to July. It peaks in May and June. Check the peak date for your region of the country, as it varies. In the Northeast, the peak is June. This Strawberry Farm Cocktail originally came to fruition during the peak of the pandemic, sipped on long afternoons in a beautiful garden. Enjoy it now to reminisce about times past or toast to the beauty of the summer!

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Strawberry Farm Cocktail

Author: Keith Recker
Yield: 2 drinks 1x

Description

This cocktail tastes just like biting into a fresh strawberry.

Ingredients

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4 oz vodka
Equal parts fresh lime and lemon juice
2 oz simple syrup
5 strawberries
3 sprigs of basil

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Instructions

Juice approximately 3 limes and 2 lemons. Use a sharp knife to remove strips of zest with as little white pith as possible. Adjust measurements for how many cocktails you would like to make.
Make the simple syrup by bringing one cup water and one cup sugar to a boil. Toss in 3 strips of lemon zest and 3 strips of lime zest. Stir for a minute and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle three strawberries and 1 sprig of basil. Add vodka, fresh juice, and simple syrup. Shake.
Pour over ice in a low glass, and garnish with basil, berries, and citrus.

Story, Recipe, and Styling by Keith Recker

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Strawberry Honey Galette

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May 17, 2023

Strawberry Honey Galette on a broken slab with a fork and a 1/4th of a plate on the side

Strawberry desserts make for a beautiful presentation such as this Strawberry Honey Galette. The ripened, bright red berries are not only a vision of summer, but they are also sweet and delicious and smell quite delightful. Impress your guests with this lovely dessert from TABLE contributor Anna Franklin. But watch carefully after that first cut. This dessert seems to hold a magical quality, and it will disappear before your very eyes.

What is a Galette?

The rustic, free-form of a galette pastry give it its recognizable look. Rather than the perfect shape of a pie, a galette thrives on imperfection. You’ll find it in round shapes, square and rectangle shapes, and even at times in a heart shape. It’s rolled out and then slathered in your favorite toppings like strawberries and honey in this recipe. After, you gently roll the edges and let it bake. It’s simple, approachable, and is able to hold just about any filling your mind can imagine, even if it’s a savory one.

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Strawberry Honey Galette

Author: Anna Franklin

Description

A slice of summer includes layers of fresh strawberries and drizzles of local honey on a crispy crust.

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2 cups milk
¼ cup local honey
2 egg yolks
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb sliced strawberries, tossed with 2 tbsp local honey
1 store-bought pie crust

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Instructions

Stir together milk and 1/4 cup honey in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl.
Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl; stir into eggs until smooth.
Pour boiled milk into egg mixture in a thin stream while mixing so eggs do not cook. Return egg mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.   When mixture thickens, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
Pour into a container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, place pie crust in a pie pan or baking sheet, and blind bake until the crust is golden brown, remove from oven and cool.
Place chilled pastry cream in pre-cooked pie crust and spread evenly. Top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with additional honey.
Serve cold.

Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Story by Star Laliberte
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Strawberry Cake

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Keith Recker

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May 17, 2023

A strawberry cake in a green plate with whipped cream on top and forks on the side

The Italian Plum Torte gets a summery twist with this Strawberry Cake recipe. Savor the sun-ripened flavor of strawberries and build your own version.

Our Strawberry Cake’s Italian Plum Torte Inspiration

This recipe adds to the dozens of versions we’ve read (and of the many we’ve made and enjoyed) of Marian Burros’s legendary 1979 Italian Plum Torte. Her dry batter absorbs fruit liquids in a gorgeous way, even as it rises and reaches up to blanket the fruit placed on top before baking. As strawberry season approaches, this version will help you celebrate the return of summer and delicious, sun-ripened fruits and veggies. After you’ve tried it once or twice, perhaps it will inspire you to build your own flavor profiles into the recipe and make one more delicious version in Ms. Burros’s honor.

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Strawberry Cake

Author: TABLE Staff

Description

A bite of strawberry in every forkful!

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp cardamon
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups chopped strawberries
3 or 4 large strawberries sliced to place on top prior to baking
2 tbsp sugar mixed with a pinch of nutmeg and a pinch of ginger for sprinkling
4 tbsp amaretto

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour a 9-inch angel food pan or Bundt pan.
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs and almond extract and beat together for about a minute.
Add the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Fold in the chopped strawberries.
Spoon batter evenly into the cake pan. Arrange the strawberry slices on top. Sprinkle with sugar and spices.
Bake 45 minutes and test with wooden skewer. When it comes out clean, the cake is baked.
Use a small rubber spatula to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan. Let cool for 10 minutes and brush with Amaretto liqueur. When completely cool, flip the pan onto a serving plate. Brush again with amaretto.
As a finishing touch, serve with fresh fruit on the side, whipped cream, ice cream, or even a dry sherry.

Recipe, Story, and Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Fun Fruit Sammies

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May 16, 2023

Three fresh fruit and Creme Cheese Sammies sit stacked on a plate next to a glass filled with green liquid. — What’s for lunch? Fun!

Our longtime Kids Table contributor Kelly Kinsey created this fun fruit sammies recipe featuring fresh fruit and creme cheese. Bring the kids in to participate in the making of these good foods. The fun is part of the process!

Fun Fruit Sammies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Sliced strawberries
Sliced pineapple
Sliced oranges
Slider buns, Hawaiian buns, pretzel buns, or slices of Italian bread
8 oz package of Philadelphia cream cheese
1 cup Fresh or Frozen blueberries (if frozen, thaw to room temp and drain off excess liquid)
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp orange zest

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice fresh fruits. Depending on the appetites involved, estimate per kid (or adult!) 2 large strawberries, half an orange, 1 slice of pineapple.
Choose your bread. Salty pretzel buns are fun and tasty, but better for older tastebuds and dexterities. Soft breads like slider buns, Hawaiian buns, and slices of Italian bread are great for younger kids.
In a food processor or with a mixer, blend an 8 oz package of cream cheese with the blueberries, sugar, and zest. This will keep, covered in fridge, for about a week after making.
Toast the bread if you like a little bit of melting in the cream cheese.
Spread cream cheese mixture generously on both sides of your bread. Layer sliced fruits on one half of the bread, and top with the other.

Recipe by Kelly Kinsey / Story, Styling, and Photography by Keith Recker

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Strawberry Negroni Bianco

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May 16, 2023

A Strawberry Negroni Bianco sits in a rocks glass, garnished with a strawberry and twist of a peel of lemon. A hand holds the glass on the right.

Fresh strawberries and Aperol bring fruity, bittersweet flavors to the classic Negroni in this riff crafted by hip, Downtown gastropub, The Commoner. The four-ingredient recipe is easy to blend up at home — give it a quick stir with some ice, and you’re ready for cocktail hour!

Traditionally speaking, the Negroni uses equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet red vermouth and always comes with an orange wheel garnish.

What is Carpano Bianco in This Strawberry Negroni?

Carpano Bianco is one of Carpano’s many vermouth styles, which has been making Italian vermouth since 1786. This specific type one is considered the most aromatic and elegant. This Carpano Bianco has a slight yellow hue and an exotic, citrus flavor. You’ll find light notes of cocoa beans and almonds plus a subtle hint of wine beneath its bold taste. It’s a great choice for our Strawberry Negroni Bianco, adding a floral touch to this already tasteful traditional cocktail.

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Strawberry Negroni Bianco

Author: The Commoner

Description

Fresh strawberries and an aromatic vermouth make a sophisticated negroni.

Ingredients

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1 oz Hendrick’s Gin
1 oz Carpano Bianco
1 oz Aperol
2 strawberries

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Instructions

Blend all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix/better to do in a batch), and strain through a fine-mesh colander lined with cheesecloth.
Once strained, add 3 oz of the cocktail in a mixing glass with ice and stir 40-48 times.
Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass and serve with a half of a strawberry as a garnish.
A twist of a peel of lemon is always a great idea when using strawberry and gin… salud!

Recipe by The Commoner
Photography by Brittany Spinelli

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Babyback Ribs

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Gabe Gomez

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May 16, 2023

A rack of Babyback Ribs spread out on a wooden board.

Is there anything more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a meticulously cooked rack of these succulent babyback pork delicacies? Hell’s bells, I doubt it. This outstanding recipe is bound to transport you to a state of finger-licking bliss and leave you craving for more.

Babyback Ribs Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 rack baby back pork ribs
2 cups homemade barbeque sauce (see recipe below)
½ cup chile powder
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup paprika
¼ cup salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix chile powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cumin, dry mustard, paprika, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
Generously dry rub to all sides of the rib rack
Preheat grill to 250 degrees
Add ribs directly to the grill. Make sure to maintain consistency and even heat throughout the entire cooking process. Cook for two hours, approximately. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees.
Once the ribs are at temperature, baste the ribs with half of the BBQ sauce. Leave them on the grill for five minutes.
Remove from heat. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes. Cut and serve. Add extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Let babyback ribs cool before serving.

Recipe by Gabe Gomez

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Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni

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May 15, 2023

Two Strawberry Rhubarb Negronis sit in short glasses, one slightly in front of the other. Deep red in color, they are garnished with a strawberry and orange slice.

Savor the sweet, summer flavors of strawberries and rhubarb in this riff on the classic negroni from bartenders Cat Cannon and Cecil Usher of Mindful Hospitality Group. The sweet infusions of fresh, summertime fruits blend seamlessly with smooth, sexy spirits into a delicious cocktail.

What Does Rhubarb Add to a This Negroni Recipe?

This springtime ingredient is fantastic for adding a new flavor to cocktail recipes you’re used to making over and over again. Rhubarb is usually pretty tart, almost with a sour undertone. Though, when combined with sweet elements like in our Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni, it becomes the perfect balance of both ends. Not to mention, spirits that you infuse with rhubarb gain this gorgeous light pink color.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni

Author: Cat Cannon and Cecil Usher