And For Dessert - Fresh Raspberries

I know this is technically not CSA because we grew them ourselves, but my husband brought me some beautiful fresh raspberries last night.  While we were at the grocery store, I found some beautiful buttermilk biscuits and decided we would have strawberry raspberry shortcakes tonight for dessert.  Then I remembered that I also had a new batch of farm-fresh yogurt.

Strawberry Raspberry Shortcakes with Fresh Yogurt

• 2 Buttermilk biscuits (bakery or your favorite recipe)
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced*
• 1/2 cup farm-fresh plain yogurt*

For one serving, cut one biscuit in half.  Using half of the strawberries and raspberries, put half between the halves.  Put rest of fruit on top of biscuit.  Spoon 1/2 the yogurt over the biscuit and fruit. Makes 2 servings.

*CSA ingredients

Strawberries and Yogurt!

In this week's share, we received Amish Honeyoye Strawberries and that wonderful farm fresh yogurt we have enjoyed for several shares now.  And what better thing to make with fresh berries and yogurt?  Smoothies, of course!  I have a Magic Bullet(R) blender and I love it because I just put everything together in the mug, screw on the blades and blend it directly.  Instant smoothie!

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

• 1 cup Honeyoye strawberries*
• 1 1/2 cups fresh yogurt*

Wash and hull the strawberries.  Pour yogurt into mug and place berries on top.  Screw on blades and invert onto Magic Bullet(R) base.  Process for 10 seconds.  Stop and shake mug to mix remaining yogurt.  Process for another 10-20 seconds or until smooth.  Remove blades and replace with mug ring; enjoy!

Note: I like the freshness of berries and yogurts, however, Honeyoye strawberries are a bit on the tart side.  If you prefer your smoothies sweet, you can sweeten with whatever sweetener (sugar, honey, sucralose, etc) you prefer.  Also, this same smoothie may be made with traditional strawberries or any combination of other berries you have on hand.

*CSA ingredients