Ping Jill: Cauliflower

Christine Dabney said:

On Fri, 06 Jan 2006 12:16:33 GMT, "Phyllis Stone" <[email hidden]>

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"Christine Dabney" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have to look through all my books to see what looks good for
cauliflower. Not sure I want to do the faux potatoes thing right now,
although my body would appreciate it. I think Nancy had a good recipe
for cauliflower,right?

Christine

I have always disliked cauliflower, the way it tasted, the way it looked,
but someone on this group mentioned roasting it. This stuff is great. Olive
Oil, garlic, thyme, it is good hot or cold in salads.

That would be me, among a few others. It turns cauliflower completely
around!

Christine

I lean towards Taco seasoning on my roasted cauliflower. And think a
Sweet curry powder mix would also be good. Why? Because Indians seem to
use cauliflower in curries a lot and that many people can't be wrong.

Michael 'Dog3' Lonergan said:

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Christine Dabney said:

I went to my local produce market today in Berkeley, and what
should I find? Cauliflower, at 39cents EACH. I got three of them.

They weren't top shape, but still very usuable, even if I have to
shave a dark spot off one or two of them.

Christine

Gawd! That's a hell of a deal! Last time I checked it was close to
$2 here. Of course, this isn't California... 🙂

Just don't make a cauliflower, white cheddar, green pepper and
mushroom casserole. GAWD, my mother made one over the holidays and
it was horrible. I don't know what she did wrong with it but I could
barely be polite and gag down a fork full of it.

Michael

In all fairness, you've made it pretty clear your mom can't cook 😉

Jill

aem said:

Christine Dabney said:

I have to look through all my books to see what looks good for
cauliflower. Not sure I want to do the faux potatoes thing right
now, although my body would appreciate it. I think Nancy had a good
recipe for cauliflower,right?

If you're not afraid of deep fried foods: season flour with salt and
pepper, break cauliflower into flowerets, dredge in flour and drop
into a pot of hot (350° - 375°F) oil, fry until light golden brown,
drain
on paper, eat hot. This is one of those happy dishes that is a lot
better than you first think it will be. -aem

Oh god! I'd forgotten all about deep fried cauliflower! Yes, it's
heavenly! I rarely deep fry anything but this goes on the must-do list for
2006!

Jill

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Christine Dabney said:

Jill,

I can't resist telling you about this.😉

I went to my local produce market today in Berkeley, and what should I
find? Cauliflower, at 39cents EACH. I got three of them.

Where in Berkeley, missy? Spill!

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They weren't top shape, but still very usuable, even if I have to
shave a dark spot off one or two of them.

Now, on to roasting cauliflower, and finding other healthy stuff to do
with them.

Roasted cauliflower is da bomb, and couldn't be easier.

Preheat oven to 400 F (if you are doing something at 425 or 450, it won't
hurt)

Wash cauli and cut into pieces as even as possible (slicing large florets
makes for nice browned bits)

Put on a baking sheet with sides

Juice one lemon, pour over cauli, toss to mix

Drizzle small amount of olive oil over (no more than about 2 tablespoons),
toss to mix

Sprinkle some salt and pepper over, toss to mix

Arrange florets flat on sheet (single layer) and cook for 15-25 min, till
tender and starting to brown.

I usually eat the whole head. With a little parmesan it's dinner.

Charlotte
http://loveandcooking.blogspot.com
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On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 16:01:36 +0000 (UTC), [email hidden]

(Charlotte L. Blackmer) said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Christine Dabney said:

Jill,

I can't resist telling you about this.😉

I went to my local produce market today in Berkeley, and what should I
find? Cauliflower, at 39cents EACH. I got three of them.

Where in Berkeley, missy? Spill!

Monterey Market. They had broccoli crowns for 49cents/pound too..I
got a lot of that as well.

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Roasted cauliflower is da bomb, and couldn't be easier.

Oh, I know. I love the stuff. I usually get several heads to
roast..since it cooks down so much.

Christine