May 2022 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes

Eton Mess with Strawberries and Whipped Ricotta

Eton mess is a classic English dessert of layered meringue, fruit, and whipped cream. Food blogger Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars stepped it up with macerated berries spiked with orange liqueur and vanilla bean-flecked, whipped ricotta. Layer the ingredients in a clear glass and top with crushed meringue cookies for a sweet presentation.

Strawberry Crumble Scones

The tender crumb of a berry scone meets the crisp topping of a fruit crumble in this stir-and-bake recipe. One idea: Split them open and fill with whipped cream for a strawberry shortcake-inspired treat.

Test Kitchen Tip: Top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a bright hit of flavor.

Roasted Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

The trick to this tangy frozen dessert is roasting the fresh berries with a bit of sugar and vanilla bean paste to concentrate the strawberry flavor. Serve dusted with pulverized freeze-dried berries or top with crushed pretzels to strike that sweet-salty balance.

Grilled Strawberry Salsa Fresca

Strawberries play the part of tomatoes in this smoky grilled salsa. Char berries in a grill basket, then stir together with salsa's usual suspects: jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and lime. Serve with chips or spoon over grilled chicken or shrimp skewers.

Strawberry Salad with Feta, Arugula, and Pickled Red Onions

This summery side takes its cues from the ubiquitous spinach-berry salad. We swapped out the spinach for arugula and engaged the ultimate shortcut: Quick-pickled onions add crunch and sharpness, while their pickling liquid becomes a bright, zippy vinaigrette.

Strawberry-Ginger Limeade Freezer Jam

This sweet-tart spread requires just five ingredients and no cooking, so it's an ideal way to use up peak-season strawberries (and even those that are going a little soft). Ginger and lime zest lend an almost tropical note. Also try the homemade jam on ricotta crostini, stirred into yogurt, or spooned over pork chops.

Masala Chai Cookies

Masala chai is a blend of black tea and spices like cinnamon and cardamom. These warm flavors shine in buttery shortbread cookies glazed with white chocolate. Remember to make an extra cup of chai (or perhaps a spiked version) for dipping these delightful treats.

Matcha-Cucumber Crostini

Think of these little toasts as an update to those crustless white bread cucumber tea sandwiches. Grassy matcha and lemon zest add freshness to the tangy goat cheese spread on top.

Watch: Chef Alexis deBoschnek Puts a Modern-Day Spin on BHG's 1950s Frosted Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Smoky Tea Deviled Eggs

This spin on the picnic classic is inspired by Chinese tea eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce and Lapsang souchong tea, which gives them a crackly look and savory flavor.

Earl Grey Tea Cake

This fresh raspberry version of classic British Victoria sandwich cake starts with a box mix. The Earl Grey tea-infused syrup lends a heady aroma to the cake, cream, and fruit in this royal confection. Serve this gorgeous cake, and it's sure to become the star of your spring dessert spread.