Recipies

Okay, for all of you who asked for my dessert recipie here it is:

For the Panna Cotta:

2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin [if you can't find it, ask the people at the grocery stor to help you]
2 cups whipping cream
1 1/4 cups vanilla yougurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar

Pour 2 tablespoons water into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
Whisk 1 cup cream, yogurt, and vanilla in large bowl to blend.
Heat remaining 1 cup cream and 1/2 cup sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and cream comes to simmer.
Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve gelatin.
Mix hot cream-gelatin mixture into yogurt mixture in bowl.
Divide mixture among six 3/4-cup ramekins, using about 1/2 cup for each. Refrigerate desserts uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

For the Balsamic Stawberries:

2 pints of strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Toss strawberries, vinegar, and sugar in large bowl to combine.
Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Spoon strawberries over panna cotta and serve.

Note: if needed, berries can be sliced and sugared ahead of time, but only add vinegar about 30 mintues before serving.

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