The best strawberry recipes to celebrate the season

Nici Wickes' mum makes this sponge cake recipe with her eyes closed, and never fails to “drop” the sponge to ensure it’s light and fluffy. Serve filled with strawberries, cream and jam

Nici Wickes shares her nana's shortcake recipe that has been passed down through her family. Perfect served warm or cooled with whipped cream, the combo of strawberry and rhubarb is startlingly good!

Did you know brownies made with white chocolate are called blondies? Nici Wickes' recipe for these fudgy and dense treats are beautifully scented with strawberries. Heaven!

Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.

Nothing says summer like a bright red, plump, heart-shaped strawberry. There are so many ways to enjoy this deliciously juicy, super sweet fruit, like this scrumptious strawberry galettes recipe

This recipe sees strawberries roasted with honey and fresh ginger, then blended with frozen banana for a healthy cooling treat. Simple, delicious and seasonal, this dairy-free recipe is a must-try this summer

This is the most refreshingly delicious hot weather dessert you could ever have. Late season strawberries are a favourite as they are more intensely sweet than the tart early varieties, but they cost more, so my ever-economical mum combines them with cut oranges to make them go further.

Rhubarb and strawberry fool, rhubarb recipe, brought to you by Australian Table

Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.