Strawberry Streusel Muffins

1 ½ cups flour
½ cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
½ cup milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Streusel Topping

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix egg, milk, butter and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Stir to mix. Fold in strawberries. Fill muffin cups, ¾ full. Sprinkle with Streusel Topping. Bake in 350-degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes, until browned and firm. Makes 1 dozen.

Streusel Topping

¼ cup flour
½ cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ cup nuts, chopped
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Combine first 4 ingredients. Add butter and mix until crumbly.

Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

6 cups strawberries
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
½ cup water
Red food coloring (optional)
1 tsp. almond extract (optional)
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 9-inch baked pie shell

Mash (or blend) berries to equal 1 cup. Mix sugar, cornstarch, mashed berries, almond extract and water in saucepan. Gradually bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Stir in a few drops of red food coloring. Cool. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on bottom of pie shell. Fill shell with remaining strawberries. Pour berry sauce over top. Chill 3 hours. May garnish with whipped cream.

Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries

2 bunches fresh spinach
2 green onions, sliced
1 pint strawberries, halved

Dressing

¼ cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
Salt & pepper, to taste

Mix dressing ingredients in blender. Drizzle over salad and serve. Serves 6 - 8.

Frozen Strawberry Mousse

2 egg whites
¼ tsp. salt
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 cups whipping cream
2 ½ cups fresh strawberries
1 tsp. almond or vanilla extract

Beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until very stiff. Whip cream and add to egg white mixture. Add extract. Mash strawberries and fold into mixture. Pour into bowl or individual serving dishes. Freeze 6 hours. Let stand at room temperature a few minutes before serving. Serves 6 - 8.