From strawberry salads to fresh fruit salsas, the little strawberry is getting a major makeover in savory, salty, and sometimes even spicy dishes. If you want to find out how to incorporate strawberries into your dinner creations, these simple recipes will offer some great inspiration.

Spinach and Strawberry Salad [Southern Living]
Combining spinach and strawberry into a salad is one of the most common examples of a savory strawberry dish, and it’s not hard to see why. The combination of the mild greens with the sweet, juicy strawberries tastes delicious, and it perfectly complements anything from marinated chicken to steaks on the grill.

Brie with Strawberries and Honey [Coastal Living]
If you’re hosting a dinner party and want to provide your guests with an attractive hors d’oeuvres, this is a wonderful choice. Rich, creamy brie cheese is topped with warm honey and sweet strawberries in an appetizer that’s just as tasty as it is pretty.

Asparagus with White Balsamic Strawberries [Seasonal and Savory]
This healthy side dish is simple to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. Sliced strawberries warmed in a white balsamic vinegar make a perfect addition to the slightly bitter asparagus.

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If you can’t make it on a tropical getaway this year, a sweet, icy treat from The Tropical Chill will feel like the next best thing. This quaint, quirky ice cream shop serves snow cones, shaved ice, and SnoBalls in a beach-themed location complete with thatched roofs covering the outdoor seating and a large boat that kids can climb on after enjoying their dessert.

The Tropical Chill’s snow cones come in fun flavors like wedding cake, black cherry, and blue coconut, and you can choose to add sweet cream to any of the shop’s flavors. If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, you might also enjoy a refreshing fruit chill in a flavor like strawberry or banana. Cool off this summer in an island-inspired atmosphere at The Tropical Chill.

The Tropical Chill is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. For a full list of flavors, check out the website.

The Tropical Chill
7446 Elbridge Lane
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-9893
www.thetropicalchill.com

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What’s better than a burger? A big, juicy burger from Whataburger. The Texas-based burger chain serves up some tasty fast food in a comfy atmosphere.

Visit and grab yourself a Double Meat Whataburger with lettuce & tomato on a fresh bun, an order of fries sizzled to a golden brown, a fizzy, cold drink and you’ve got yourself a meal. Other options include a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Bacon & Cheese Whataburger, Triple Meat & Triple Cheese Whataburger and a Whatacatch fish sandwich, with a breaded fish filet, tartar sauce & lettuce. Hot Apple Pie and Gourmet Cookies are on the dessert menu. Stop by in the a.m. for a quick and tasty breakfast of Egg Taquitos, a Sausage & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Pancakes, a Biscuit Sandwich With Bacon, Biscuit & Gravy, or a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.

Whenever you visit, Whataburger offers delightful fast food not far from The Broadwater in La Porte!

Whataburger
117 Highway 146 S
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-8173
http://whataburger.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/whataburger-la-porte-3

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