Summer and strawberries go hand in hand so take full advantage of this fine British fruit. No Wimbledon game would be complete without a bowl of simple strawberries, regardless of the rain. Strawberries are commonly enjoyed dusted with sugar or heaped with double cream, and are an essential ingredient to dishes such as summer pudding and Eton mess. Their heart-like shape has long linked strawberries with romance, especially after they’ve been chocolate dipped and paired with a glass of champagne. Although inexpensive varieties are available year-round, we urge you to buy British while you can. Go a step further and pick your own while humming the Beatles’ 'Strawberry Fields Forever'.
Succulent strawberries and smooth melted chocolate make a dynamite duo as a quick dessert in this lovely recipe from Fran Warde
For a truly scrumptious summer dessert try Silvana Franco's simple meringue, mascarpone and berry creation
For a simple but glorious taste of summer try Lotte Duncan's simple and quickly cooked strawberry jam
A dessert to die for from Silvano Franco... luscious lemon curd, buttery Madeira, strawberries, custard and double cream!
A simple but elegant dessert from Curtis Stone, try this creamy mousse with Champagne-poached strawberries
A luxurious dessert from Curtis Stone - a sparkling soup of strawberries and champagne poured over soft fruits and crème fraîche
For a condiment with a difference serve Janet Brinkworth's minty strawberry salsa with grilled lamb or pork
Fresh strawberries and whipped cream combine to more-ish effect in Janet Brinkworth's easy summer tart
For a speedy and special finale to any meal that's oozing fruity flavour, try Danny Boome's luxurious layered port-soaked pudding!
Try Simon Rimmer's stunning combo of crisp fried pastry with a tangy goat's cheese centre and sensational strawberry sauce
