Laura Baddish is a food enthusiast and passionate PR professional who loves exploring new recipes and discovering new brands.

1. Berry Recipes for a
Better Summer
Laura Baddish shares some fun, berry-based treats to
try as the weather gets warmer.

2. Vanilla-Champagne
Soaked Fruit
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Champagne or
sparkling wine
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 (1-oz.) package fresh mint, chopped
• 1 cantaloupe, halved
• 1 pt. fresh raspberries
• 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned
• 1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and
chopped (about 4 cups)
• Garnishes: chopped fresh mint, vanilla
bean pod

3. Summer Pudding
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons raspberry or blackberry liqueur (optional)
• 1 lemon verbena sprig (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed green peppercorns (optional)
• 2 cups day-old white bread slices, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Garnishes: fresh blackberries, fresh blueberries, fresh
strawberries

4. Strawberry-Chicken Salad
• 4 skinned and boned chicken
breast halves
• Raspberry Vinaigrette, divided
• 8 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 quart strawberries, sliced
• 2 pears, sliced
• 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 small sweet onion, diced
• 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

5. Strawberry-Blueberry Shortcake
Ice-Cream Sandwiches
• 1 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• Spoon evenly over 10 vanilla
or chocolate miniature ice-
cream sandwiches
• Dollop with 1⁄2 (8-oz.)
container thawed whipped
topping.

6. Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin
With Blackberry Sauce
• 2 (3/4-lb.) pork tenderloins
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk
seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup seedless blackberry preserves
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons rum or orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

7. Raspberry-Banana-Yogurt
Freezer Pops
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt $
• 1 banana $
• 3 cups fresh or frozen
raspberries
• 1/2 cup honey
• Craft sticks

8. Salted Caramel Strawberries
• 20 large fresh strawberries $
• 40 caramels
• 3 tablespoons whipping
cream $
• 1/4 teaspoon salt $
• 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped
mixed nuts $
• Wax paper

9. Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16-oz.) package powdered
sugar

10. Raspberry Beer Cocktail
• 3/4 cup frozen raspberries
• 3 1/2 (12-oz.) bottles beer,
chilled
• 1 (12-oz.) container frozen
raspberry lemonade
concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup vodka
• Garnish: lemon and lime slices

11. Lemon-Poppy Seed Belgian Waffles
with Blackberry Maple Syrup
• 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/4 cups cold club soda
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Blackberry Maple Syrup
• Crème fraîche (optional)
• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

12. Honey-Balsamic-Blueberry Pie
• 3 cups all-purpose flour $
• 3/4 cup cold butter, sliced $
• 6 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, sliced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 to 6 Tbsp. ice-cold water
• 7 cups fresh blueberries $
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar $
• 1/2 cup sugar $
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper $
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes $

13. Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad
• 3 cups peeled, coarsely chopped fresh
peaches (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 (8-oz.) tub fresh small mozzarella
cheese balls, cut in half
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
• 4 cups seeded and cubed watermelon
• 4 cups cubed honeydew melon
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups seedless green grapes, cut in half
• Garnishes: fresh raspberries, mint leaves

14. Creamy Strawberry-Mint Pie
• 1/2 (18-oz.) package reduced-fat
cream-filled chocolate sandwich
cookies (about 22 cookies) $
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted $
• 1 qt. fat-free or low-fat strawberry
frozen yogurt $
• 1 (16-oz.) package fresh strawberries,
hulled $
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar $
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• Garnishes: fresh strawberry slices,
edible flowers, Strawberry Sauce

15. Chilled Blueberry Soup
• 4 cups fresh blueberries $
• 1 cup orange juice $
• 1/2 cup sugar $
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt $
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice $
• 1 pint half-and-half
• Garnish: mint sprigs

16. Goat Cheese Cheesecakes
with Summer Berries
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 (0.25-oz.) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (4-oz.) goat cheese log
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• Summer Berries

17. Blueberry Salsa
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh
blueberries $
• 1 cup whole fresh blueberries $
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh
cilantro $
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and
minced
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper $
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

18. Berry Delicious Summer Salad
• 8 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
or blue cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped and toasted
walnuts or pecans
• Bottled vinaigrette

19. Strawberry Sparkler
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen
strawberries, thawed
• 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle
champagne, chilled

20. Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini
• 1 (8-oz.) Brie round
• 8 Italian bread slices
• 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked
turkey
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons red pepper jelly
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Garnish: strawberry halves

21. Double Berry Freezer Jam
• 4 cups fresh whole
blueberries
• 3 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 (1.59-oz.) envelope freezer
jam pectin