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Spring and summer mark strawberry season, so grab a few pints and start slicing, because these sweet recipes are ripe for the picking.

If there’s one item on the entire Panera menu that gets the most attention, it’s the Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken Salad. It’s only available in the warm-weather months, and it’s always a cafe favorite. If you consider yourself a fan, you’ve just got to give our Poppyseed Dressing a try at home, too.

Need some new ideas for putting lunch or dinner on the table fast? Make mealtime easy – and fun – with cheesy, creamy Mac & Cheese from Panera at Home. Just set up bowls filled with your family’s favorite toppings and mix-ins for a DIY Mac & Cheese bar everyone will love. 

Thinking it’s time to give your favorite soup a rest for the summer? Think again. You can enjoy this cold-weather fave even in the hottest months (and for breakfast too!) Here’s your guide for enjoying Broccoli Cheddar all year—and even all day—long.

At Panera, baking is a big part of who we are. That’s why we’ve always made freshly baked artisan bakery breads in our bakery-cafes, and now you can get that same quality wherever you buy groceries. With just a quick warm in the oven, you can enjoy that bakery-fresh taste right in your own kitchen.

Whether you dip, dunk, drizzle or dollop, one thing is for sure: Americans love Ranch and Blue Cheese dressings, and now you can enjoy Panera’s delicious versions at home, all made without the use of artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors or colors from artificial sources.

Brunch. That golden time of the weekend when there’s no such thing as “too late for breakfast” or “too early for lunch.” It’s when we get to shrug off all those mealtime norms and enjoy some of our favorite flavors together in one amazing gathering of friends and food. So who’s ready to host?

With summer in full swing, salad season is at its peak. So it’s the perfect time to give some new dressing varieties a try. Each one is Clean, with no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors and colors from artificial sources detailed on our No No List.