May Iron Foodee Challenge

goofy girl · 05-07-2009, 01:40 PM

Oh my goodness..I won? I never win anything. First I'd like to thank everyone who helped me get here today..Sara Lee, Betty Crocker, Little Debbie and God.

Ok..with summer fruit season coming up, let's have all of your BERRY recipes..blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. YUM!

2006
Dec - Oranges

2007
Jan - Cream Cheese
Feb - Soda pop
Mar - Recipes containing a can of soup
Apr - Shrimp
May - Eggs
Jun - Liquor
Jul - Pasta/couscous etc Salads
Aug - Zucchini
Sep - Quick breads / Muffins
Oct - Cheese
Nov - Cranberries
Dec - Fudge

2008
Jan - Slow Cooker Recipes
Feb - Potatoes
Mar - Garlic and Mushrooms
Apr - Chicken
May - Lemons
Jun - 30 min Hot Weather Recipes
Jul - Preserves - Jams, Chutneys, Relishes etc
Aug - Coffee
Sep - Tofu / Cottage Cheese
October - Pumpkin
November - Sweet Potatoes/Yams
December - Mint

2009
January - Soup
February - Pork
March-Mexican Food
April - Cereal
May- Berries

HottiMegan · 05-07-2009, 02:12 PM

yummers, good choice!!

BBW Betty · 05-09-2009, 06:17 AM

Butter Caramel Fruit Salad

1. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet on low heat
2. Add 1/4 C or so brown sugar and dissolve into butter
3. Chop up/ slice and stir in: apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries-leave these whole- and bananas (1/2 to 1 C of each) making sure that bananas are only in for a few minutes so they don't get mushy.
3. Serve warm on its own or with cake, whipped topping, or ice cream (or all three)

** measures are not precise. Adjust as needed.

SoVerySoft · 05-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBW Betty

Butter Caramel Fruit Salad

1. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet on low heat
2. Add 1/4 C or so brown sugar and dissolve into butter
3. Chop up/ slice and stir in: apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries-leave these whole- and bananas (1/2 to 1 C of each) making sure that bananas are only in for a few minutes so they don't get mushy.
3. Serve warm on its own or with cake, whipped topping, or ice cream (or all three)

** measures are not precise. Adjust as needed.

holy moly. WANT.

goofy girl · 05-09-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoVerySoft

holy moly. WANT.

mmmmhmmm..I'd put it on pancakes....with whipped cream

Babygirlneedsu · 05-09-2009, 11:34 AM

Strawberries [ DELUSCIOUS ] are best eaten, big and ripe and with the sun still on them as you shuffle down on your bum amongst the straw beds they are planted on and I usually eat 3 for every one that makes its way into the farm shop's punnet !!

But there will always be some around that have not heard that they are meant to be ripe, juicy and sweet, and so continue to be boring, plastic and tasteless and these guys need a bit of help.

So here is a recipe for the very English ETON MESS

This is a dish traditionally served at the picnic on the playing fields after the annual prizegiving at the Public school.

Ingredients:

STRAWBERRIES, CREAM AND MERINGUES

Prep: 10 min plus chilling

800g fresh ripe strawberries
Kirsch, berry liqueur or Cointreau to taste
1 tbsp icing sugar, sifted
200g fresh cream for whipping
200g thick Greek-style yoghurt
6 plain meringues or meringue shells

METHOD

Wash and dry the strawberries, then hull them. If they are large, cut in half or cut into thick slices. Place all but 200g of strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with 2tbsp of liqueur. Dust with icing sugar and chill for an hour or two.

Whiz the remaining 200g of berries into a purée, adding a dash of liqueur to taste, and chill.

Whip the cream lightly, fold in the yoghurt, and chill. Roughly crush the meringues into bite-sized pieces.

When you are ready to serve, gently toss the cream, meringue and strawberries and pile the lot into a glass bowl. Drizzle with the strawberry purée. Toss once and then serve.

Enjoy!!

rainyday · 05-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Eton Mess sounded so good I had to go google for an image. Is this and this what it looks like? If so, want!

Love this ingredient idea, Goofy. I'll post a couple once I dig out my recipes.

Babygirlneedsu · 05-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Yes RD, you got it....wish I could do those linky things right in the text box....I can't usually be bothered to do the recipe properly so just chuck the key ingredients together minus the making puree bit.....too much like cooking for me !

lypeaches · 05-11-2009, 11:21 AM

BBW Betty, that sounds awesome!

This is not an entry...I saw it on Food Network once and have always meant to make it, but never got around to it. More of an idea than a recipe.

Strawberry Bruschetta Appetizers

Ricotta mix:

Mix up a container of ricotta cheese with some cinnamon and honey, and fresh lemon zest till smooth and spreadable.

Toast or grill slices of cinnamon raisin bread (hearty artisan type preffered)

Smear each slice of toast with a healthy glob of the ricotta mix, then top with freshly chopped strawberries (combined with a little fresh chopped mint).

Drizzle with honey, and devour!

SoVerySoft · 05-11-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lypeaches

BBW Betty, that sounds awesome!

This is not an entry...I saw it on Food Network once and have always meant to make it, but never got around to it. More of an idea than a recipe.

Strawberry Bruschetta Appetizers

Ricotta mix:

Mix up a container of ricotta cheese with some cinnamon and honey, and fresh lemon zest till smooth and spreadable.

Toast or grill slices of cinnamon raisin bread (hearty artisan type preffered)

Smear each slice of toast with a healthy glob of the ricotta mix, then top with freshly chopped strawberries (combined with a little fresh chopped mint).

Drizzle with honey, and devour!

*swoon* So why isn't that an entry???

p.s. I think that would be good broiled, too!

Weeze · 05-11-2009, 10:49 PM

My dad LOVES berries, and we make this for family get togethers over the summer ALL the time. It's actually something we used to make in girl scouts

Berry Pizza

1. Roll out a sugar cookie dough so it's flat, like those giant cookies or a "pizza" and bake it.

2. After it's out let it cool COMPLETLY (I mean it. no heat at all.) and add a mixture of 1 normal size tub of cool whip, 1 8 oz package of cream cheese and a quarter cup of sugar beaten together to the top of it.

3. Arrange with berries

We usually use blackberries, strawberries and blueberries and play with the colors. We also add random kiwi sometimes? haha. It's so good, and serve it cold so it's nice and summery

lypeaches · 05-12-2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoVerySoft

*swoon* So why isn't that an entry???

p.s. I think that would be good broiled, too!

uh....cause I've never actually made it? lol...if you want it to be an entry it's ok by me, just sayin'! And yup, I think broiling would be good too!

PhatChk · 05-18-2009, 08:26 PM

I dont know if this really counts but anyways. Here is my entry:
BERRY FRENCH

Serving for one person ( I am a very lonely person)
4 slices of Cranberry Bread ( if you cant find it use cinnamon raisin bread)
7 Strawberries cut in half ( if you like you can add other berries)
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 stick of butter or 5 tbsp. of whipped butter ( I love the taste of whipped butter)
Whipped cream or whipped topping which ever you desire.
2 eggs
4 tbsp of heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla extract and Cinnamon
1 tablespoon of brown sugar

In a small pot add the strawberries, sugar and 1 cup of water. Let it boil once it start boiling lower the heat to medium low and let it simmer. Stir every 2 minutes until the sauce have become bright red and thick but not to think. It need to be like a light syrup. I say about 7 to 10 minutes, then turn it off.

While that simmers you can start the french toast. In a bowl add the two eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a tablespoon of brown sugar. Beat everything until it is well mixed.

Add table spoon of butter to a frying pan. Let it melt in medium heat. Start socking the bread in the egg mixture. I like to turn the bread twice. Soak it twice in each side about 2 second a side. Then drop the slide of bread into the butter. I like to do two at a time. Grill until toast is a little hard and it has browned. Take them off the pan and place in a plate. Repeat add the butter, soak the bread and grill until is toasted. Take the two French toast that all ready done and spread a thin layer of butter on each. Once they are all done stack them as you please. I like cutting them in half and stack them like they do in ihop. lol

Add the strawberries and the syrup on top the toast while is still hot. Then add whipped cream and Voila! Berry French Toast lol! Hope you guys like!

Chef · 06-02-2009, 09:28 AM

Where's the poll for May's Challenge?

SoVerySoft · 06-02-2009, 09:47 PM

oh Gooooooooofy? Do you need help with the poll?

goofy girl · 06-03-2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoVerySoft

oh Gooooooooofy? Do you need help with the poll?

heehee..yes please! I was just about to PM you

SoVerySoft · 06-03-2009, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofy girl

heehee..yes please! I was just about to PM you

ok, I'll do it tonight. I have to get to work now

goofy girl · 06-03-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoVerySoft

ok, I'll do it tonight. I have to get to work now

Thanks Mom

05-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
goofy girl took a sharp left turn Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Providence Posts: 4,481	May Iron Foodee Challenge Oh my goodness..I won? I never win anything. First I'd like to thank everyone who helped me get here today..Sara Lee, Betty Crocker, Little Debbie and God. Ok..with summer fruit season coming up, let's have all of your BERRY recipes..blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. YUM! 2006 Dec - Oranges 2007 Jan - Cream Cheese Feb - Soda pop Mar - Recipes containing a can of soup Apr - Shrimp May - Eggs Jun - Liquor Jul - Pasta/couscous etc Salads Aug - Zucchini Sep - Quick breads / Muffins Oct - Cheese Nov - Cranberries Dec - Fudge 2008 Jan - Slow Cooker Recipes Feb - Potatoes Mar - Garlic and Mushrooms Apr - Chicken May - Lemons Jun - 30 min Hot Weather Recipes Jul - Preserves - Jams, Chutneys, Relishes etc Aug - Coffee Sep - Tofu / Cottage Cheese October - Pumpkin November - Sweet Potatoes/Yams December - Mint 2009 January - Soup February - Pork March-Mexican Food April - Cereal May- Berries __________________ Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. - Confucius

05-07-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
HottiMegan I'm a fat geek! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,585	yummers, good choice!! __________________ I may look lazy, but on a molecular level I'm quite busy!

05-09-2009, 06:17 AM	#3
BBW Betty Made My Saving Throw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,700	Butter Caramel Fruit Salad 1. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet on low heat 2. Add 1/4 C or so brown sugar and dissolve into butter 3. Chop up/ slice and stir in: apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries-leave these whole- and bananas (1/2 to 1 C of each) making sure that bananas are only in for a few minutes so they don't get mushy. 3. Serve warm on its own or with cake, whipped topping, or ice cream (or all three) ** measures are not precise. Adjust as needed. __________________ The Fat Lady Sings "Be the change you want to see in the world." --Mahatma Gandhi

05-11-2009, 10:49 PM	#11
Weeze Justin Bieber of Dims Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wouldn't YOU like to know.. Posts: 2,086	My dad LOVES berries, and we make this for family get togethers over the summer ALL the time. It's actually something we used to make in girl scouts Berry Pizza 1. Roll out a sugar cookie dough so it's flat, like those giant cookies or a "pizza" and bake it. 2. After it's out let it cool COMPLETLY (I mean it. no heat at all.) and add a mixture of 1 normal size tub of cool whip, 1 8 oz package of cream cheese and a quarter cup of sugar beaten together to the top of it. 3. Arrange with berries We usually use blackberries, strawberries and blueberries and play with the colors. We also add random kiwi sometimes? haha. It's so good, and serve it cold so it's nice and summery __________________ Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.

05-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#13
PhatChk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 638	Berry French Toast I dont know if this really counts but anyways. Here is my entry: BERRY FRENCH Serving for one person ( I am a very lonely person) 4 slices of Cranberry Bread ( if you cant find it use cinnamon raisin bread) 7 Strawberries cut in half ( if you like you can add other berries) 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 stick of butter or 5 tbsp. of whipped butter ( I love the taste of whipped butter) Whipped cream or whipped topping which ever you desire. 2 eggs 4 tbsp of heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla extract and Cinnamon 1 tablespoon of brown sugar In a small pot add the strawberries, sugar and 1 cup of water. Let it boil once it start boiling lower the heat to medium low and let it simmer. Stir every 2 minutes until the sauce have become bright red and thick but not to think. It need to be like a light syrup. I say about 7 to 10 minutes, then turn it off. While that simmers you can start the french toast. In a bowl add the two eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a tablespoon of brown sugar. Beat everything until it is well mixed. Add table spoon of butter to a frying pan. Let it melt in medium heat. Start socking the bread in the egg mixture. I like to turn the bread twice. Soak it twice in each side about 2 second a side. Then drop the slide of bread into the butter. I like to do two at a time. Grill until toast is a little hard and it has browned. Take them off the pan and place in a plate. Repeat add the butter, soak the bread and grill until is toasted. Take the two French toast that all ready done and spread a thin layer of butter on each. Once they are all done stack them as you please. I like cutting them in half and stack them like they do in ihop. lol Add the strawberries and the syrup on top the toast while is still hot. Then add whipped cream and Voila! Berry French Toast lol! Hope you guys like! __________________ "Love like you never been hurt" Please Check My Food Blog! Eats and Seats NEW ENTRY I am looking for writers to contribute to the blog. Ask me anything http://formspring.me/LadyGrn Last edited by PhatChk : 05-18-2009 at 08:55 PM.

05-09-2009, 03:11 PM	#7
rainyday Departed Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,810	Eton Mess sounded so good I had to go google for an image. Is this and this what it looks like? If so, want! Love this ingredient idea, Goofy. I'll post a couple once I dig out my recipes.

05-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#8
Babygirlneedsu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 197	Yes RD, you got it....wish I could do those linky things right in the text box....I can't usually be bothered to do the recipe properly so just chuck the key ingredients together minus the making puree bit.....too much like cooking for me !

05-11-2009, 11:21 AM	#9
lypeaches Master Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 1,423	BBW Betty, that sounds awesome! This is not an entry...I saw it on Food Network once and have always meant to make it, but never got around to it. More of an idea than a recipe. Strawberry Bruschetta Appetizers Ricotta mix: Mix up a container of ricotta cheese with some cinnamon and honey, and fresh lemon zest till smooth and spreadable. Toast or grill slices of cinnamon raisin bread (hearty artisan type preffered) Smear each slice of toast with a healthy glob of the ricotta mix, then top with freshly chopped strawberries (combined with a little fresh chopped mint). Drizzle with honey, and devour!

06-02-2009, 09:28 AM	#14
Chef Galloping Gourmet Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 659	Where's the poll for May's Challenge? __________________ Read the CRU-confirmed E-Mail

06-02-2009, 09:47 PM	#15
SoVerySoft Special... Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 11,849	oh Gooooooooofy? Do you need help with the poll? __________________ "Well," said Pooh, "what I like best --" and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called. - A.A. Milne

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