CAULIFLOWER CONUNDRUM
I love cauliflower, from gratins and purees to soups and curries, passing by tempura and souffles… ;-) The only way I dislike it is raw in “crudites”, which, to my mind, are an abuse of culinary...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER STEAKS
If you love roasted cauliflower, you will go crazy for this recipe, a nice variation that keeps the crunchy, roasted bits on the outside, but provides a bit of a textural contrast in its smooth...
View ArticleSILKY CAULIFLOWER PUREE WITH ALMOND MILK
I am not sure why it took me so long to try almond milk, but I fell in love with it the moment I tasted it. This one is my favorite, the plain and lighter version made by Silk. It is part of my...
View ArticleROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES WITH MISO-LIME DRESSING
Long name for a great side dish that might turn into a full meal if coupled with goodies such as barley, couscous, quinoa, or a nice helping of soft-cooked polenta… Once more the inspiration to make...
View ArticleTHE COUSCOUS THAT WASN’T
I am quite slow when it comes to following cooking trends. Chia seeds? Haven’t used them yet, although I do own a bag and lovingly glance at it from time to time. Then, there is cauliflower in its...
View ArticleA NEW TAKE ON CAULIFLOWER PUREE
Regular readers of my blog will likely say to themselves – there she comes AGAIN, with yet another recipe for mashed cauliflower. When is she going to stop? Probably not in the near future, because I...
View ArticleSOMEBODY STOP ME!
I simply cannot help it. I’m about to share yet another recipe for cauliflower-in-disguise. But, believe me, this one will change your life. Have I ever promised to change your life with a recipe? No....
View ArticleWHEN THREE IS BETTER THAN TWO
Am I talking about the dogs again? No, this time it’s a veggie thing… As far as vegetable purees are concerned I tend to be very conservative to allow the main ingredient to shine in all its glory....
View ArticleROASTED VEGGIES WITH QUESO COTIJA DRESSING
I hope it’s not a faux-pas to blog about too many takes on roasted veggies. Is anyone keeping track, though? But I cannot help it, not only the weather is perfect for turning the oven on, but roasted...
View ArticleROAST VEGGIES WITH BLACK BARLEY
Black sesame, black barley… What can I say? Love them both, although black barley is not always available in our stores. Online I see what seems to be the exact same product described as “purple...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER FOR COMPANY? YES, PLEASE!
Let’s imagine for a moment that dinner parties are still “a thing.” Those days feel like a lifetime away, but I know they will come back at some point. When? I have no idea. But when they do, allow me...
View ArticleSWEET AND SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower is quite likely the most versatile vegetable out there. You can turn it into pizza crust. You can turn it into pasta sauce. It roasts well, it fries well, it mimics rice, it disguises as...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER AND SWEET POTATOES IN YOGURT-CURRY SAUCE
At the risk of being repetitive, I must tell you this was a total winner and yes, it will go into our regular rotation. Other veggies can be used, like potatoes, green beans, butternut squash. The...
View ArticleINCREDIBLY SIMPLE TIMES FOUR: MAY 2021
Last time I shared Incredibly Simple recipes was 7 months ago, so it’s been a while… The first three are embarrassing simple. The fourth will surprise you. Read on, my friends! INCREDIBLY SIMPLE #1...
View ArticleCHIPOTLE-HONEY CAULIFLOWER WITH MANGO SALSA
Cauliflower is a unique wild card in the kitchen. When you want to low-carb anything, it is the first option that comes to mind. Well, here we have an exception, this is no low-carb, low-calorie...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER-CHICKPEA PICCATA
I saw this recipe not too long ago at The New York Times and knew I was going to love it… I wasn’t sure how the husband would feel about it, but decided to take my chances. Glad to report he thought it...
View ArticleSHEET PAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND CAULIFLOWER
Every blog should have an OMG FOLDER. Mine does not. If it had, this recipe would be rushed into it with great enthusiasm. Normally I bake chicken thighs low and slow, but this method won my heart...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES
This is cauliflower that deserves a spot at your table when you have special guests for dinner. Amazing that we can now write such a phrase after a couple of years of social isolation. I go as far as...
View ArticleAIR-FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS AND TAHINI SAUCE
This is a winning combination that I urge you to try whenever you find fresh pomegranates to play with. In our neck of the woods, it’s not always available. I prefer to buy the pomegranate seeds in...
View ArticleCAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE ROMESCO SAUCE
I debated whether to insert the “V” word into the title, but yes, this is vegan. And delicious with a big “D.” The sauce packs a huge hit of flavor. I used the smallest recommended amount of chipotle...
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