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Cheesy Cauliflower Hack for Winners

03/05/202002/28/2018 by Chef Buck

Here’s an easy cheesy cauliflower recipe that makes a great side dish or a tasty treat between meals. It’s saucy and cheesy and will satisfy your need for something decadent in the middle of the day.

What You Need To Make Easy Cheesy Cauliflower

CAULIFLOWER (florets, stems, the whole thing…whatever your taste buds prefer
CHEESE …freshly grated, and whatever cheese you like, but cheddary is nice
MUSTARD …fancy mustard!…definitely don’t use yellow mustard, unless you’re a savage
MAYONNAISE
SALT and PEPPER to taste

Also add additional spices and herbs if you like…make it as complicated or simple as you like.
I like this dish for it’s simplicity, and because it’s a tasty snack that keeps me from making a nutritionally
inferior choice, but you can definitely jazz the recipe up. Add fresh dill and minced garlic to the sauce, or garlic
and onion powder, or dried Italian seasonings; make the dish as simple or complicated as you like.

How to Make Microwave Cheesy Cauliflower

You can microwave an entire head of cauliflower in a bowl, but I like to break the cauliflower into smaller bowls for a tiny cauliflower treat. Use the stems and florets and cook accordingly. The more stem you use, the longer the cooking time.
Add a splash of water to the bowl and microwave of high heat to desired doneness.
While the cauliflower cooks, in a bowl mix the sauce of mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Adjust ratios to taste.
Once the cauliflower has cooked to desired doneness, spoon and spread the sauce over the cauliflower.
Top with freshly grated cheese.
Microwave another minute to melt the cheese.

And that’s it.
Serve this simple microwave cauliflower cheese as a side dish, or eat it right out of the bowl for a cheesy cauliflower treat. Believe me, it’s a treat.
Is it ice cream? No. It’s not ice cream. But it’s goooood, you’ll actually love it, and be satisfied, and you won’t feel as bad when you’re finished.

For more yummy cauliflower ideas, explore my Cauliflower Recipes Playlist

cauliflower salad — **add sliced tomato for a quick splash of color**

Cauliflower sound too hum drum? Wanna graduate to bok choy? Try this Amazing Bok Choy Recipe.

Give this cheesy cauliflower recipe a try and let me know what you think. If you liked the recipe, click a few buttons below to share it with your friends. Thanks, I appreciate it!
–Chef Buck

Cauliflower Salad Recipe — Cauliflower Super Salad

06/13/202410/14/2017 by Chef Buck

I’ll call this cauliflower recipe a Cauliflower Super Salad because it’s super easy and super nutritious. This cauliflower salad requires few ingredients, but packs tons of terrific flavor. The recipe is based on an Italian-style red potato recipe that is one of my favorite dishes; substituting cauliflower for the potato in that recipe is a perfect switch. Cauliflower Super Salad is a light, low calorie, low carb recipe that works great as a side dish, or you can use it as a topping for your favorite leafy greens.

What You Need To Make This Cauliflower Salad Recipe

2 lbs CAULIFLOWER
1-2 minced GARLIC cloves
½ cup chopped GREEN ONIONS
1 cup chopped PARSLEY
2 tsp WORCESTERSHIRE
½ cup OLIVE OIL
¼ cup VINEGAR
1 tsp DRY MUSTARD
1 tsp PAPRIKA
SALT and PEPPER (to taste)

How to Make a Cauliflower Super Salad

Break the cauliflower into florets and chop the stems into smaller pieces.
Steam the cauliflower for 5-8 minutes, but don’t over-steam or it will become mushy in the salad.
Once cauliflower is steamed, set it aside to cool a bit.
While the cauliflower cools, make the dressing.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and garlic. Mix well.
In a a larger bowl, add steamed cauliflower, parsley, green onion, and the dressing.
Toss until everything is well coated in the dressing.

Serve as a side dish or as part of a leafy salad.
It tastes great right away while it’s warm, and it will taste great later after it has been refrigerated, and if you have leftovers, it will taste even more fantastic the next day.

Tips for a Better Cauliflower Salad

Use curly leaf parsley; I think it holds well with the dressing and works better than a leafy Italian parsley.
If you’re making the salad a day or two in advance, hold off on the green onions and add them later.
When serving, adding a few sliced cherry tomatoes is a quick way to add a dash of color.
For a vegan salad, check the label on your Worcestershire sauce, some sauces use anchovies, some don’t.
To easily add a bit of protein to this dish, top with toasted nuts.
Make a complete meal of this dish by serving it on a bed of spinach and topping it with toasted nuts.

For another cauliflower salad recipe idea, try a Cauliflower “Potato” Salad

And for even more cauliflower dishes, take a peak at my Cauliflower Recipes Playlist

cauliflower gratin — click pic for cauliflower playlist

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Cauliflower Potato Salad “NO POTATO” Recipe

06/13/202407/13/2017 by Chef Buck

A cauliflower potato salad recipe is a great substitute for classic potato salad. This fake “potato” salad is a light, low calorie, low carb recipe that tastes great and is just as easy to make as potato salad. In fact, a creamy cauliflower salad is easier to make, since steaming cauliflower takes less time than cooking potatoes. And you won’t miss the potato at all, trust me.

What You Need To Make Cauliflower Potato Salad

2 lbs CAULIFLOWER florets
1 cup chopped RED BELL PEPPER
2 stalks chopped CELERY
½ cup chopped PARSLEY
chopped whites of 4-6 BOILED EGGS

Cauliflower Potato Salad Dressing:

4-6 EGG YOLKS
½ cup MAYONNAISE
2 Tbsp CREAMY HORSERADISH (or 3 Tbsp?…it’s good in this dish)
1 Tbsp fancy MUSTARD
1-2 Tbsp of PICKLE RELISH
(a splash or two of pickle juice is a good idea, too, or if you don’t have pickle relish, add 1-2 Tbsp of vinegar)
SALT and PEPPER (to taste)

How to Make Fake Potato Salad with Cauliflower

Break the cauliflower into florets and chop the stems into smaller pieces.
Steam the cauliflower for 5-8 minutes, but don’t over-steam or the cauliflower will become mushy
when mixed with the other ingredients; of course, if you prefer smooth potato salad over chunky potato salad,
then you might like the cauliflower over-steamed; just follow your heart.
Once cauliflower is steamed, set it aside to cool a bit.
While the cauliflower cools, make the dressing.
Remove the yolks from your boiled eggs and place the yolks into a small bowl.
To the yolks, add the horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish (or substitute vinegar), salt and pepper, and mix until smooth.
Into a larger bowl, add the steamed cauliflower, bell pepper, celery, parsley, and chopped egg whites.
Add in the dressing and toss until well incorporated.
It tastes great right away while it’s warm, and it will taste great later after it has been refrigerated, and if you have leftovers, it will taste even more fantastic the next day.

And that’s it.
I love the taste of cauliflower potato salad just as much as classic potato salad, probably even more now that my metabolism is slowing down and I’m counting my carbs a little more. Cauliflower is a great ingredient for low carb recipes, so definitely try substituting cauliflower for other recipes as well.
Enjoy!

For another great way to use cauliflower, try it as a pizza crust instead of flour. Take a look at the Cauliflower Crust White Pizza Recipe, try it and let me know what you think!

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Cauliflower Gratin Recipe …creamy cauliflower casserole

03/05/202006/20/2017 by Chef Buck

This cauliflower gratin recipe is a tasty way to add cauliflower to your diet. This French inspired recipe is basically a veggie cheese casserole. I like to put creamy horseradish sauce in my version. I also like to add a few other veggies for color. I use red bell pepper, celery, and green onion in the video, but use whatever vegetables have in the fridge; using just a little shredded carrot will add pizzazz.

What You Need To Make a Cauliflower Gratin

2 lbs CAULIFLOWER florets
1 cup chopped veggies …like:
–CELERY
–RED PEPPER
–GREEN ONION
….but use whatever you have
2 cups whole MILK (or half and half)
5 Tbsp BUTTER
5 Tbsp FLOUR
1-2 cups freshly grated CHEESE
(I like using a combo of cheeses, some of my faves are
swiss, parmesan, gruyere, gouda, and havarti)
1 Tbsp CREAMY HORSERADISH (or 2 Tbsp?…it’s good in this dish)
1 Tbsp fancy MUSTARD
2 tsp ITALIAN SEASONING
SALT and PEPPER (to taste)

How to Cook Cauliflower Gratin

Cut the cauliflower into florets.
I like to steam the florets for 2-3 minutes, this will make the cauliflower gratin creamier. Use a steaming basket, or just place half an inch of water in a pan, cover, and steam that way for a few minutes. If you prefer your cauliflower a little firmer in your gratin,
you can skip the steaming.
Lightly butter an oven safe baking dish. Check here to see current prices for a casserole baking dish on Amazon.
Arrange the cauliflower florets on the bottom.
Add about 1 cup of assorted, chopped veggies on top, for color and added texture.
In a sauce pan, melt butter.
On medium heat, add in the flour with the butter and stir for about 1 minute.
Add in half the milk (or Half and Half), and continue stirring.
As the mixture thickens, add in the rest of the milk and whisk smooth.
Add in salt and pepper to taste, and dried Italian seasoning.
Add in half of the freshly grated cheese, stir until melted, and remove from the heat.
Evenly pour the creamy, cheesy mixture over the top of the cauliflower/veggie mix.
Top the gratin with the remainder of the cheese (although you can reserve a bit of cheese for topping at the end, if desired)
Bake 25-35 minutes in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
When the cauliflower gratin begins to color nicely on top, it’s ready.
Garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs.

And that’s it. Enjoy!

For another gratin-style recipe idea, try this Baked Quinoa with Celery Root Recipe.

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–Chef Buck

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