7 Stunning Strawberry Recipes

"One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There's something very special about strawberries. They look like little hearts, are bright and cheery, and have that perfect combination of sweetness and tartness when you bite into one! They are pretty versatile too, and go well in a variety of dishes. Since strawberries are in season nowadays, we've decided to put together a collection of strawberry recipes that'll have you drooling in no time!

7 Stunning Strawberry Recipes

 

1. Simple Strawberry Smoothie

Let's start with a simple smoothie from The Summery Umbrella. This is a very easy recipe with ingredients that you already have at home. The best part is that it uses honey as a sweetener, a healthier option than white sugar!

2. Strawberry and Cream Oatmeal

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not make it taste like dessert? This yummy strawberry and cream oatmeal recipe from Spoonful of Flavor checks all the right boxes! Just add some nuts for healthy fats, and you're all set!

3. Strawberry Roll-Ups

Strawberries are great to eat as they are for a snack, but when you have picky eaters at home, you'll need to be a little more innovative! These strawberry roll-ups from Shutterbean are the perfect solution and they're easier than they look!

4. Strawberry Salsa

If you're trying to eat healthier, by no means does it mean that you have to restrict yourself to bland food! This 5-ingredient strawberry salsa from Gimme Some Oven is full of healthy ingredients and will tickle your tastebuds!

5. Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Wrap

You probably don't think of chicken and strawberry doing well together, but this wrap from The Pioneer Woman will prove you wrong! Get the perfect mix of flavors in this healthy lunchbox recipe for yourself or your kids.

6. Strawberry Panacotta

For a light, no-bake cooling dessert, this strawberry panacotta from The Gold Lining Girl is the perfect pick. You can substitute the gelatin with china grass if you like, with no change in the final result.

7. Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake

Sometimes, you just want to make a nice, big impressive dessert that'll just knock everyone's socks off! For such days, this delicious strawberry brownie cheesecake from Life, Love and Sugar is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds!

Which of these recipes did you like the most? Which one will you be trying before strawberry season runs out?

7 Different and Healthy Versions of Popular Indian Breakfast Recipes

February has many special days and observances, and one among them is Hot Breakfast Month. Indian breakfasts have traditionally been hot breakfasts, and most of us remember our childhoods having piping hot idlis, crispy dosas or fluffy puris every morning! Even with the advent of breakfast cereals and cold milk, traditional Indian breakfasts are still popular, and people are innovating with healthier versions of the same. So today, we bring you innovative versions of 7 of the most popular Indian breakfast recipes that'll have you feeling hungry in no time!

7 Unique Versions of Popular Indian Breakfast Recipes

1. Ragi Idli

Idlis are one of the healthiest Indian breakfast foods out there, and there are so many ways to customize it!  One variety of idli is Ragi Idli from Sailu's Food. Substituting plain rice with ragi (finger millet) flour and cream of rice, this recipe is a breeze to make!

2. Moong Sprouts Poha

Poha is a well-loved Maharashtrian breakfast, and is a perfect option for when you're really strapped for time! This recipe from Indian Khana makes use of moong sprouts and a variety of healing spices to make a dish that's healthy and satisfying!

3. Stuffed Egg Paratha

Making kids eat breakfast can be challenging, especially when everyone's in a hurry. However, this stuffed egg paratha from Anto's Kitchen is the perfect combination of health and taste! It's full of protein and will keep kids full till lunch.

4. Spinach, Coriander and Curry Leaves Dosa

We're often advised to eat our greens, but we tend to forget! This spinach, coriander and curry leaves dosa from Kurry Leaves is the perfect way to get greens into your diet, while giving your plain ol' dosa a lovely color!

5. Instant Oats Rava Dhokla

Soft spongy dhokla is a yummy recipe in itself, but this oats rava version from The Saffron Trail is a must-try! With a cooking time of about 15 minutes, this is one breakfast you'll be making on busy mornings!

6. Methi Moong Masala Puri

Puris are very popular, but not often experimented with. However, these methi moong masala puris from Cubes and Juliennes will wonder why no one made them before! Packed with flavor, these are great for a Sunday brunch!

7. Breakfast Dudh Muri

The Bengali version of Rice Krispies, Dudh Muri is pretty popular with kids! Try out this breakfast version by Mallika Basu at the Standard, spiced up and made healthier with the addition of fruit. You can also add some nuts to this quick and easy breakfast option!

Most of these recipes are not just healthy, but don't require much effort to make! Pair it with a cup of authentic green tea for the perfect healthy breakfast. Which of these are you going to try next?