Saturday, June 19, 2010

Our Next Meeting

Monday, July 19th at 6:00 for a picnic themed cooking club! In honor of the picnic theme we will meet at Beard's Plaisance by Lake Harriet. Thank you also to Lindsay for getting us out on a patio for our June meeting!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Bacon, Spinach, and Cream Potatoes

Adapted from Rachael Ray's Book of 10
I know this isn't from cooking club, but it's my favorite recipe at the moment!

3 pounds of partially peeled red potatoes
Salt
EVOO
4 center-cut bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 10-ounce boxes frozen spinach, defrosted and wrung out
1 cup heavy cream
Black pepper
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring up to a boil, salt the water, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes. To a small skillet over medium heat, add a little EVOO and the bacon and cook until the bacon is browned, 7-8 minutes. Add the onions and cook until soft, 5 minutes more. Drain the potatoes and place back in the hot pot. Add the bacon and onions and defrosted spinach to the potatoes, and mash to combine, then add the cream. Mash until smooth and season the mixture with salt, pepper, and the nutmeg.

Strawberry Pie

9 inch graham cracker crust
1 1/2 qts. fresh strawberries
1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. butter
Whipped Cream

Place 1 quart of berries in crust. Crush 1/2 quart of berries and combine with water, sugar, and cornstarch in saucepan. Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes or until clear. Add butter. Spoon strawberry glaze over the whole berries, making sure that all berries are covered. Cool in refrigerator. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream.