2 cups ripe strawberries, chopped

1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar

2 cups half-and-half

1/2 vanilla bean, split

6 large egg yolks

1 cup cold heavy cream

Place the strawberries in a large bowl and toss with the 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside to macerate for 30 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of the berries and puree in a blender or food processor. Return strawberry puree to bowl. In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the half-and-half, the 1/2 cup sugar, and the vanilla b...

 

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Prep time:10 Minutes

Ingredients

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

2 (6-oz.) bags baby spinach

1 (16-oz.) container strawberries, quartered

1 (4-oz.) package crumbled blue cheese

1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds

Bottled red wine vinaigrette

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Toss together red onion and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with red wine vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Note:

For a tasty flavor com...