Taste and correct the seasonings. Hull and quarter the 2 pints strawberries. In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, the 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place 1 slice on each of 4 dessert plates.
Spoon strawberries with their juices over the top of each slice and garnish with whipped cream.
Serve the pound cake slices for dessert, with additional whipped cream, if desired. If you really want to pizza-ize it, add thin slices of pepperoni or shred some prosciutto into slivers as garnish. For a different twist, forego the salami or ham and add grilled shrimp, sun - dried tomatoes , or chopped anchovies. Other fresh herbs you could substitute for the basil include oregano and marjoram, but reduce the amount of these two herbs by two thirds as they can overpower the other milder-tasting ingredients. Be sure to keep the salad in the refrigerator if you are making it in advance.