12462 Fresh Strawberries with Peppercorns and Red Wine Serves 4 to 6 Wed Aug 06 01:08:02 -0700 2008 Sat Feb 07 23:53:47 -0800 2009 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/12462 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:53:47 GMT I found this dessert described in a little Landais cookbook. The recipe called for a touch of cinnamon. I have substituted freshly ground black pepper—not a modern conceit, since the combination of fruit with peppercorns is traditional in the Southwest.

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  • Wipe the strawberries if they are sandy. Hull the berries and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Let stand for 2 hours in a serving dish at room temperature to draw out their juices.
  • Sprinkle with the red wine and the remaining sugar, if needed for sweetness. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes longer.
  • Just before serving, add a squeeze of lemon juice and a grinding of fresh pepper.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com Paula Wolfert 50 Main 2 pints fresh strawberries

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