Looks Good: Strawberries

Image courtesy of Life's Ambrosia.

May 20 is National Pick Strawberries Day. Strawberry season, which is already underway in California and the Southern half of the United States, usually begins late May/early June in the North. New Yorkers can find local farms that let you pick your berries at Pick Your Own.Org. After gathering your harvest, these recipes might come in handy:

Strawberry and Nutella Wontons
12 wonton wrappers
1 cup sliced strawberries
Nutella
Water for sealing the wrappers
Oil for frying (or use Phyllo Dough in place of wonton wrappers and bake)

Instructions at Life's Ambrosia.com

Strawberry Risotto
1 stick unsalted butter, divided
2 cups Arborio rice
1/4 cup fruity white wine or sparkling wine
2 baskets strawberries, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
3 cups water
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup cream

Instructions at KCRW.com

Strawberry-Buttermilk Gelato
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
5 cups quartered strawberries (about 4 pints)
2 cups low-fat buttermilk

Instructions at My Recipes.com