Even with lethargy, I had stewed strawberries on my mind. They are so simple and quick to make, and the sauce can go with just about anything! I can't do pancakes on Sunday's unless it is with the gang; would be committing a sin. Undecided about what to have the strawberries with, I reflected on a recent post about Bacon Crusted Madeira French Toast by Cooking Asshole. Considering my fate (fat and heat disease), I decided to go the Ye Olde French Toast styles. Although, I may have to whip out the cake-bacon for Electric589 sometime. I know you want it...
French Toast with Stewed Strawberries (Serves 2 and a bit...)
1 punnet strawberries, sliced
1 orange, squeezed
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbs sugar
Now, this is my secret recipe, so don't going telling everyone! In a small saucepan, combine all the stewing ingredients. Put on the stove at half-heat and stew for 10-15 minutes. When the strawberries are still partially in tact (you can see lumps of them) and the sauce has reduced and is nice and thick, it is ready to serve! You can always put it in the fridge/freezer and use it later too. You also may want to add a bit more sugar if you like sweet; acid oranges can make the strawberries a bit tart.
4-5 slices of bread (preferably not grainy)
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Heat up an electric or stove top pan. If it is non-stick, don't worry about additional grease. Whisk egg and milk together. Place one piece of bread at at time in the egg mix. Coat both sides, and before it gets too soggy put it straight into the hot frypan. Repeat until all the egg mix is gone. Brown both sides of the bread. You can put the slices of toast into a warm oven until they are all done.
Serve two slices of toast with a scoop of ice-cream, and generously pour strawberries and sauce over the top. Oh, and a bit of booze always makes stewed fruit taste better ;)
Don't worry about missing pancakes Duck. They come around all the time. Glad you were still able to have a delicious alternative.
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