Berries

This chilled blueberry soup is a refreshing seasonal treat on a hot summer day.

From salads to desserts, strawberries picked at peak season can be a versatile addition to any meal course.

This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

The strawberries in this healthy springtime salad add just the right amount of sweetness to potassium-rich spinach.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Many Virginians like to celebrate National Dairy Month by enjoying a delicious dessert like this parfait.

May is when Virginia strawberries begin to ripen. And there is nothing sweeter than a refreshing strawberry soup.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell