STRAWBERRIES IN WHITE WINE (for four)

1 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste

2 lemon zest strips

2 pints strawberries, hulled and quartered or sliced if large

1. In a large bowl, combine the wine, sugar and lemon zest. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the berries and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing the berries occasionally. Serve in shallow glass bowls or stemmed glasses.

from Michele Scicolone, Savoring Italy (Williams Sonoma)

SERVE WITH:  Simple almond biscotti