Do you have any strawberries recipe?

by asilentone 19 Replies latest jw friends

  • Finally-Free
    Finally-Free

    I usually make smoothies with them, along with whatever else I may have on hand, like bananas, yogurt, soy milk, pineapple, or whatever.

    What I'd really like to get my hands on is a good strawberry shortcake recipe. I've tried a few I found on the internet, but they just didn't cut it. The last one I tried had so many strawberries you could barely see or taste the cake.

    W

  • scotsman
    scotsman

    Mix with broken meringue and thick cream = Eton Mess.

  • bluecanary
    bluecanary

    Put them with baby spinach to make a salad. Toss with oil, sugar, poppy seeds and toasted almonds.

  • snowbird
    snowbird

    Wash strawberries ( extremely well)

    Mix strawberries with saliva (preferably yours)

    Swallow strawberries (with gusto)

    Sylvia

  • rebel8
    rebel8

    What I'd really like to get my hands on is a good strawberry shortcake recipe.

    Did you try recipes that use real buttermilk (not the powder)?

  • Mary
    Mary
    Rocky-girl said: strawberries are great after soaking in an aged basalmic vinegar. We serve them over vanilla gelato. Delicious

    Funny you said that, because I had some of this the other night. And just to clarify: Do NOT use the $2.99 balsamic vinegar from the local grocery store. The Aged balsamic vinegar is found in specialty stores and is very expensive. I bought a very small bottle a few weeks ago and it was $30.00. There was another one there that was $80.00.

    But damn is it good!!

  • Finally-Free
    Finally-Free
    Did you try recipes that use real buttermilk (not the powder)?

    That might be part of the problem. The recipes I tried didn't ask for buttermilk. I'll look for one that does.

    The Aged balsamic vinegar is found in specialty stores and is very expensive.

    Mine ages in my kitchen cupboard because I use it so rarely. Is that just as good? (no, I'm not trying to be a smartass this time)

    W

  • Mary
    Mary

    Mine ages in my kitchen cupboard because I use it so rarely. Is that just as good?
    (no, I'm not trying to be a smartass this time)

    LMAO......no sweetie, it's not the same thing. The stuff you have in your cupboard is probably a mixture of cheap vinegar, colour and sugar. The real balsamic vinegar takes a minimum of 12 years to make, has the consistency of maple syrup and is sweet and tangy at the same time. Try looking for it at an Italian specialty store. Tip the bottle to see how thick it is. If it's thick and pricey, it's the real macoy.

  • rebel8
    rebel8

    FF, I looked in several of my recipe books but I can't find the recipe.

    Here's one I found online that looks similar to the one I made, IIRC. Buttermilk IMO is a magic ingredient--it makes baked goods moist, rich, and buttery. I'm looking at the nutritional info though--probably not too great for a diabetic--25 g of fat!

    I agree w/you--I don't like the typical shortcake--tastes dry and salty IMO. Angel food cake is nice w/strawberries, and healthier.

    Fresh Strawberry Buttermilk Shortcake

    2 cups all-purp ose flour
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    1/2 cup buttermilk
    1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
    2 large eggs - divided use
    2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
    1 cup whipping cream, whipped and sweetened
    1. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
    2. In small bowl blend buttermilk, lemon peel, 1 whole egg and 1 egg yoke. Stir into flour mixture to make a soft dough.
    3. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. On floured board pat each into a 3-inch circle. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush generously with remaining egg whites, beaten. Sprinkle generously with additional sugar.
    4. Bake in 450*F (230*C) oven 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove from pan; cool on rack.
    5. Sweeten strawberries, to taste.
    6. Slice each shortcake in half horizontally with a sharp knife. Fill and garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

    Makes 6 servings.

    Nutritional Information: 450 calories; 8g protein; 25g fat; 50g carbohydrate; 102mg cholesterol.

  • Finally-Free
    Finally-Free

    Thanks Mary and Rebel8!

    The recipe looks great. Definitely not good for me, but what the hell! I'll make it after my next blood test so my doctor won't go beserk on me.

    W

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