One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh berries at the market. But it's often the case that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and the once plump and happy fruit we bought at the beginning of the week can start to look a little sad in the fridge. Fear not! Here are 10 ways to turn those berries around and make them taste just as delicious as -- if not even better than -- their perkier counterparts.
Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberries by Ladystiles
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Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches by fiveandspice
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The River Cafe's Strawberry Sorbet by Genius Recipes
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Brook Dojny's Blueberry Snack Cake with Toasted Pecan Topping by Genius Recipes
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Berry Summer Pudding by merrill
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Blackberry, Rosemary, and Yogurt Popsicles by amanda
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Wild Berry Basil Panna Cotta by Food-G
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Raspberry and Honey Cranachan by amanda
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Strawberry-Fennel Ice Cream by gluttonforlife
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Raspberry Swamp Pie by amanda
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