½  pound pastrami, sliced thinly (see note) Place as much pastrami as you can fit on a stovetop grill pan and cook on medium-high heat until the pastrami is well done and crispy, about 3...

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2 cups heavy cream, divided 2 cups milk 1 cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 eggs 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon Mehadrin Butter ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups coarsely chopped crunchy cookies Whipped Cream 2 cups...