Saturday, June 25, 2011

Fresh with Jamie Oliver

It's strawberry season! And over at I Heart Cooking Clubs they are getting fresh with Jamie Oliver this week. Not just berries, anything that is summer fresh! Except my berries weren't exactly fresh but they were perfect for joining in. It was buy one get one at the grocery store, and these were sitting in the frig a little too long. I looked for something I could use with the berries and found Jamie Oliver's Creamiest Rice Pudding with the Quickest Strawberry Jam. That was be perfect. I had everything the recipe need. Almost. I guess that's why it's called adapted!

Yeah, well, the recipe said meringue cookies. Since I wasn't running to the store on a Saturday morning with the other hundreds of people who forget one thing, I made do with amaretti cookies leftover from the Tortoni's!  It was actually a great sub, and to keep it going with the almond flavor, I used almond extract instead of the vanilla sugar and topped it with slivered almonds.


To hull the berries I used a very cute, very cool gadget!  And even better, it really works. The claw scoops out the leaf and the hull of the berry with just a twist and a pull. Reminds me of a B movie. THE CLAW! And to think I was skeptical. Love this gadget. Says it will core tomatoes, too! I'll let ya know.




Creamy Rice Pudding with Quick Strawberry Jam
Source: original recipe from “Jamie at Home” by Jamie Oliver and the Food Network
Adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
Printable Recipe

For the jam:
2 pounds strawberries, hulled, washed and drained
1/2 cup sugar

For the rice pudding:
5 cups whole milk (I used 4 cups 1% and 1 cup heavy cream)
7 ounces medium-grain rice (I used carnaroli rice)
3 tablespoons sugar, more or less depends on your taste
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 ounces amaretti cookies, crumbled
a few wild strawberries and some slivered almonds, to garnish (optional)

Place the strawberries in a wide, stainless steel pan and sprinkle the sugar over the top. Scrunch the strawberries up with your hands or a masher. You want all the sugar to dissolve in the strawberry juice before you put the pan on the heat and bring it to the boil. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes on a medium heat, and every 5 minutes or so come back to your jam to skim off the foam. It should be thickened, but don't worry if it's still a bit liquid. Remove the pan from the heat and put aside.

Meanwhile, place the milk, rice, sugar and almond extract in a deep saucepan. Bring to a medium simmer and put on the lid. Cook for half an hour, stirring occasionally, until the rice pudding is thick and creamy. If it ends up being a bit too thick, you can thin it down by adding a little more milk.

To serve, divide the rice pudding between your bowls. Spoon over a big dollop of the strawberry jam, then slowly swirl it in so it ripples through the rice pudding. Sprinkle over the amaretti pieces and scatter with a few strawberries and some almonds, if you like.


Joining
 I Heart Cooking Clubs to celebrate Getting Fresh with Jamie Oliver!

and

and I am usually off season, but finally I have something seasonal, so I am joining The Tablescaper with Seasonal Sundays!

and
  Food on Friday at Carole's Chatter

55 comments:

  1. Sounds good - and I like your substitutes even better than the original recipe.

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  2. sounds lovely,, great variation,,

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  3. Woo Hoo-Love my kitchen toys! Maybe I'll look into that little gadget too! The recipe sounds great, good for you on the subs, shopping on Saturday can be rough:@)

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  4. THis sounds and looks SO good - I could eat an enormous bowlfull!
    Mary

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  5. Perfect dessert; rice pudding one of my fav; I can imagine with the strawberries. I
    love that cute gadget for the strawberries; never seen this one before.
    Rita

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  6. This looks so yummy, Carol! I love anyting with strawberries! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  7. This is one of the only kitchen gadgets I don't own. I think I need it! Summer strawberries are so wonderful and delicious.

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  8. I think the amaretti cookies sound like a great sub!
    Michelle from Ms. enPlace

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  9. I have to laugh at your gadget-I am moving this weekend and if I have one more kitchen thing to pack up I am going to scream.

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  10. Exactly my type of dessert, creamy and flavourful! Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  11. Even with your 'adaption' it looks yummy! Nice end to a meal..or in the middle of the night!

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  12. I love strawberry season and have been eating them up like candy. This recipe sounds delicious. Sometimes you just need a creamy home style dessert. I would eat this for breakfast if it were at my house.

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  13. I agree with the others - your adaptation with what you had on had sounds even better than the original! This sounds summery and delicious. I love that gadget and, of course, will have to get one.

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  14. Yum, this sounds wonderful! I just happen to have strawberries and amaretti cookies and this will make a lovely Sunday dessert. Adapting is what makes cooking fun and interesting.

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  15. Well, I DID have a container of strawberries in the fridge last night buuuuuut, well, let's just say I was really craving strawberries last night! LOL This looks really good!

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  16. What a neat neat kitchen gadget. I love gadgets. This receipe sounds delicious and I like the change you made with the almonds and amaretti cookies. Sounds just yummy.

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  17. This looks sooooo good to me. I don't have room for another gadget! Have a delightful week!

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  18. Mmm, I love love love rice pudding! I might have to make some soon. Looks delicious!

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  19. Hi lovely lady. I love your dessert for this summer looks wonderful so yummy.
    I hope you have a great weekend. XXOO Diane

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  20. What a nifty little tool you have there! I could probably convince David to take care of the strawberries for me if I had one of those in the kitchen. This looks delicious, Carol! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. I haven't had rice pudding...in I can't remember! But I have fresh strawberries and it sure sounds like a yummy combination! ♥

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  22. You always have something nice to cook from anything available or seasonal and from simple things. After following you for some time I am just curious. Are you a profetional cook or you just love to cook?
    Cruise Pictures

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  23. Carol, We get a channel on TV..the food channel. It is not the food network. Jamie Oliver has a show that has become addictive to watch. He cooks outside mostly in his backyard or in this little rustic kitchen...so English!

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  24. Think I'll have to get that "gadget"! The recipe sounds just wonderful! I do enjoy visits here! Cathy

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  25. I could have used that gadget on Saturday, hulling of berries. Have a wonderful week.

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  26. Thanks for all the nice comments!
    That gadget really worked, and on tomatoes, too!

    @ Sailor, just for my family, no way am I professional, I make too many mistakes, but at least they are edible, LOL!

    @ Susan, I DVR his show, I like it, too!

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  27. That sounds wonderful. I have a less complicated strawberry huller, but yours is prettier by far.

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  28. I never added fruit to rice pudding but i bet strawberries taste so good ..like strawberries and cream! Bet peaches would go well too.

    I hope you got a chance to see the High Line. Chelsea Market is nearby -- it's fun to shop in the specialty markets inside.

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  29. That looks wonderful!
    I use the straw trick for the strawberries. You can get one free at Mc D's! :)

    It wasn't hot at all here today. :)

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  30. That claw looks interesting.... And I like the look of that rice!

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  31. Rice pudding and strawberry jam sound so yummy!

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  32. It looks fantastic!I am a strawberry fun!!!Hugs!

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  33. I like your kitchen gadget, very practical.
    Rice pudding looks delectable.

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  34. If jamie's smart then he'd love your adaptation as much as I do! Definitely the perfect use for those berries!

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  35. Ooh, Carol, that sounds wonderful. I love rice pudding and your use of almond extract is brilliant.

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  36. Perefect use of berries Carol :) You are a very talented lady. It sounds wonderful

    Have a great weeke ahead.

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  37. You are really teasing me this morning with homemade strawberry jam and rice pudding! I'm nuts about rice pudding, and homemade strawberry jam is THE BOMB!! :)

    I don't think i've ever tried almond extract in rice pudding but it sounds wonderful! The crumbled amaretto cookies match perfectly!

    I've never heard of carnaroli rice before. I googled it to see what it was. Do you think it makes a better rice pudding than arborio? If so, I'll see if I can find it at the Italian specialty shop we go to. :)

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  38. @ Pat, I'd love to visit the High Line, and especially Chelsea Market one of these days!

    @ Sheila, I didn't notice much of a difference, I just had some left so I used it up. It's an Italian rice and similar to arborio, I have no clue, I didn't notice any difference at all. But we liked the pudding.

    Thanks for all the nice comments!

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  39. Love rice pudding, but never had it with strawberries yet - that sounds absolutely delicious! And I want that claw too!

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  40. That sounds like the perfect summer dessert, rice pudding and strawberries must make an amazing combination!

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  41. Very nice twist to rice pudding, Carol!Looks great! Have a great week!

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  42. WOW how cool a tool is that! This looks so yummy, I do love Oliver's cookbooks, haven't had the chance to see his show.
    Thank you for your comments on my Thai Soup - lol I didn't realize my google blog didn't send me an email if someone commented. Sheesh. :) Yes my kitchen has all polish pottery. I live 4 hours from there so I'm getting it while it's "local" It is quite lovely...

    LOL I think your cookie swap probably sounds better! And I'm with you - I'd rather swap out than deal with the stores when I want to get in and cook. Hope you have a lovely week!

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  43. Wow, this sounds exciting. I LOVE rice pudding and I LOVE strawberries. I'm most definitely going to try this!!

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  44. I made a version of this a while back and loved it--so creamy and delicious! ;-)

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  45. This looks great, and I love the cookie substitution. Sometimes we just have to go with what's in the house!

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  46. I've got a strawberry-hulling gadget too...not quite like yours, but I love it.
    Fun to see rice pudding sans raisins but with fresh fruit.

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  47. Sounds absolutely mouth-watering, and Jamie Oliver is one of my favorite chefs.

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  48. What a cute little gadget! Rice Pudding is a fave here and strawberries are a must have in early summer. :)
    ~Judy

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  49. I have often wondered if that very cute gadget works when I pass by it on the shelves. Glad to know it does. Your pudding sounds so refreshing and delightful for summer. Love the almond twist. I am an almond "nut". Yes, you may groan.

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  50. Holy Cow, does that ever sound yummy!!!

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  51. This strawberry huller looks very interesting...I'll check in the stores here for this. And your dish is full of flavours and goodness! That is something which I'd love to eat everyday...

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  52. That does sound wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

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  53. So delicious! So sorry it's taken me so long to visit, but I've been aways. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday.

    - The Tablescaper

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  54. I have got to get this gadget!!!!! love it! www.InTheKitchenwithQueen.com

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  55. I'm sooooo behind but this sounds great.

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