STRAWBERRY FOOL Time: 30 minutes 1 pint strawberries 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional.

Rhubarb Mix 2 stalks rhubarb 1/2 pint strawberries 1 split vanilla bean 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 lime, squeezed.

Strawberry Sparkler Total time: 10 minutes 1 pint strawberries 3 tablespoons orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau 1 bottle sparkling wine, well chilled.

In bowl, combine 1 pint strawberries, 1 pint raspberries, 1/2 pint blueberries and all the blackberries.

Strawberries Clafoutis Total time: 45 minutes 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 pint strawberries (about 14 ounces), cleaned and hulled 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

Strawberry Sparkler Total time: 10 minutes 1 pint strawberries 3 tablespoons orange liqueur such as triple sec or Cointreau 1 bottle sparkling wine, well chilled.

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate Total time: 45 minutes, plus 3 hours air-drying 1 pint strawberries, with stems and stalks if possible.

Creamy Strawberry-Cheese Topping Total time: 2 minutes 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 pint strawberries, sliced.

Strawberry Sparkler Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: None 1 pint strawberries 3 tablespoons orange liquor such as Triple Sec or Cointreau 1 bottle sparkling wine, well chilled (see note).

Yield: 8 to 12 servings Fresh Berry Gratin Total time: 40 minutes 1 pint raspberries 1 pint strawberries 3/4 cup kosher for Passover sweet amaretto or other liqueur 6 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar.