Sauteed Shrimp with warm strawberry vinaigrette

5 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup sliced strawberries
4 cups mixed greens

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Cook half the garlic until fragrant; add the shrimp. SautÈ until the shrimp turn pink all over, about 4 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Add the remaining oil and garlic to the same skillet. Heat for about 30 seconds; add the vinegar, pepper, and honey. Cook for about 1 minute. Add the strawberries and cook just long enough to warm through. Pour over the shrimp and serve on a bed of mixed greens.
 

Sparkling Strawberry Spritzer

1 cup strawberries, pureed in blender or food processor
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup club soda
2 tablespoons honey
4 whole strawberries for garnish

Combine the strawberry puree, wine, club soda, and honey. Pour into two chilled glasses and top each with two strawberries
 

Strawberry Banana Power Shake

1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons wheat germ
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 small very ripe banana
4 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender; blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down ingredients in blender if necessary. Divide into two tall glasses and drink with a straw. Makes 2 servings
 

Strawberry Salsa

1 cup coarsely chopped strawberries
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 green onion, finely chopped, top included
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill, serve with grilled chicken or fish. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
 

Strawberry Cheesecake

Graham cracker pie crust
1 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup warmed honey

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the sweetened condensed milk, then add the lemon juice and the vanilla. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust. Chill for 2 hours.