Cookin again

[Dannyalcatraz]

I meant to post this a few days ago:

Raided the freezer and took out a container of beer-braised pork and another of collard greens with smoked turkey in it.

Served it over brown rice.

We heated each bowl in the microwave with a bit of butter, which combined with the juices & pot liquor from the pork & greens. So things got a bit soupy.

Oh noes! Had to use spoons!

 

[CleverNickName]

It's strawberry season! You know what to do.

CleverStrawberry Shortcake
1. Make a vanilla custard (below), and refrigerate it until cold. Or just use your favorite vanilla pudding.
2. Slice a pint of fresh strawberries, toss them with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, then refrigerate overnight.
3. Bake a batch of buttermilk biscuits, but triple the sugar and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the buttermilk.
4. Whip a pint of heavy cream with 2 Tablespoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of vanilla extract. Or just use your favorite whipped topping.

Assembly, from the bottom-up:

dollop of custard (to secure it to the plate)​

bottom half of biscuit​

spoonful of custard​

spoonful of whipped cream​

spoonful of strawberries​

top half of biscuit​

spoonful of custard​

spoonful of strawberries​

spoonful of whipped cream​

garnish with a strawberry​

Basically: you want to make this.

Vanilla custard:
1. Sift together 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk and 2 whole eggs.
3. Whisk the sugar mixture into the milk mixture.
4. Heat until almost boiling, while whisking constantly. Remove from heat.
5. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
6. Refrigerate until cold.

 

[payn]

Up north for the weekend. Last night we made Dan Dan noodles with pork turned out great.

Today for lunch smoked brats and for dinner smoked baby back ribs.

Tomorrow biscuits and gravy and slow cooked carnitas.

Sunday making pizzas from scratch.