Recipes Celebrating Summer Berries

“Twenty years ago my daughter was invited to a friend’s home to play The friend’s cook made lunch for them. My daughter was so impressed that the family had a cook, not to mention how much she loved the meal. Somehow she got the recipe for a blueberry cake that I have changed a lot through the years but we always remember where it originated from!” – Karen

“This is a true crowd-pleaser!” – Marie

“I love recipes that look fancy but really are simple. This blackberry cream cheese spread is just that – quick and delicious!” – Olivia

“Flaugnardes are an easy, French fruit and egg breakfast treat or dessert. Perhaps better known in the US as clafoutis, a true clafoutis is traditionally made with black cherries. A flaugnarde can be made with a wide variety of single or mixed fruits.” – Heidi

“I know it sounds like a strange combination, but it will surprise you with its sweet zesty flavor.” – Jenny

“Blackberry balsamic marinated and grilled chicken black berry salad with crispy fried goat cheese and avocado!” – Kevin

“This recipe was given to me by a dear friend before she passed away. Every time I’ve made it, I’ve gotten rave reviews. I guarantee that you will too! It is very refreshing, and you don’t have to bake it.” – Shanita

“This is an unusual but attractive pork tenderloin recipe.” – Joan

“This is a favorite in my family. Blueberries can be substituted or any berry mix. But I find the strawberry variation to be the best.” – Silka

“Was bored and wanted a fruity salsa so came up with this…Yummy, Yum.” – Wendy

“This dessert is superb with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can’t go wrong with this. This makes a nice amount, a real crowd-pleaser!” – Michelle

“Say hello to the most decadent breakfast anyone could ask for. I mean just look how beautiful this Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast is!! As beautiful as this plate of wonderful is it tastes even better. When was the last time you had French toast that the syrup was optional?” – Debbie

“This started out as a blueberry upside-down cake. But then I added a filling and made it a layer cake. It has a heavy, moist texture, like an old-fashioned, homemade shortcake. The lemon is just right … not sour. You’ll dream about this cake … I’m not kidding.” – Barbara

“A very refreshing dessert on a hot summer’s day. Serve warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with blueberry walnut sauce.” – Jamie

“I had some blackberry puree that I wanted to use for something other than dessert so I started surfing for a blackberry reduction sauce to go over pork. This is a sampling of three different recipes and the end result was terrific.” – Laurie

“The secret’s in the sour cream and you must follow the steps precisely. Bakery quality at home.” – Patti

“A fresh summery berry quinoa salad in a light and refreshing citrusy-mint dressing!” – Kevin

“I posted the recipe all written out in longhand by Grandmama herself.” – Bobbi Jo

“Bring the bold and beloved fresh flavors of lemon and blueberries together to make this wonderful breakfast treat. Great with your coffee or tea.” – Carol

“A really good salad.” – Joanne

“This recipe was handed down by my grandmother, and it is the absolute best blueberry cake ever. Nice and light. Watch out though. It disappears faster than the time it takes to make it!” – Nancy

“It’s blueberry time. I got some this week at the store and was thinking about muffins, bread, and jam. Then it popped into my head what about a cake? So here is my recipe I made for a blueberry cake with a vanilla butter sauce… Mmmm tasty.” – Cheryl