Baked Bacon Cauliflower
Fresh and sweet cauliflower wrapped in salty bacon. The combination is just amazing and will blow your mind that’s how simple this recipe is to make!
Yields:
Makes 4 Servings.
Ingredients:
1 large head of Cauliflower, cleaned
1 packaging of Bacon
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 350
°F.
- Position the cauliflower flower-side up. Cover the cauliflower with the bacon, tucking them below the cauliflower.
- Place the cauliflower on a baking tray and bake it for 1 hour or until the cauliflower is tender and the bacon is crisp. Serve and enjoy!
Cauliflower “Nacho Chips”
These aren’t your usual nacho chips. These are a healthier and tastier alternative to the classic corn chips! Give it a try!
Yields:
Makes 3 Servings.
Ingredients:
1 head of Cauliflower
3 Eggs
3 cups Cheese of your choice
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 450
°F.
- Using a food processor, process them until they look like the consistency of rice.
- Combine all the ingredients into a bowl and set it aside.
- Using the mixture, form them into 12 6” circles. Place them on a baking tray lightly coated with oil.
- Bake them in the oven for 12 minutes. Flip the circles and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Take them out of the oven and cut them into triangles.
Allow it to cool for 3 minutes then serve and enjoy!
Creamy Cauliflower Casserole
A creamy and delightful appetizer that makes your mouth water at the smell of this dish. One for the entire family to enjoy and something to dig into for a small party!
Yields:
Makes 6 Servings.
Ingredients:
1 head of Cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tbsp. Olive oil
1 Shallot, minced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsps. Cornstarch
1 cup Milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 400
°F.
- In a pot over medium heat, pour the oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch to make a roux. Pour the milk and stir until thick. Sprinkle ½ the cheese and mix to combine.
- Using an oven-proof baking dish, arrange the florets and pour the milk mixture over the cauliflower.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the cauliflower and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the corners and cheese are lightly browned.
- Serve and enjoy!
Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes
Curry potatoes and cauliflowers that spark up your taste buds and boost up your appetite for the upcoming main course!
Yields:
Makes 6 Servings.
Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds Potatoes
2 tsps. Brown mustard seeds
2 tbsps. Olive oil
1 Shallot, minced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 tsps. Fresh ginger
1 tsp. Cumin
½ tsp. Curry powder
2 cups Cauliflower florets
½ tsp. Turmeric
¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 cups Water
Salt and pepper to season
1 cup Frozen peas
¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Method of Preparation
:
- Using the potatoes, Peel and cube them. Placed in a bowl of water enough to cover the potatoes. Set it aside.
- Using a large pan over medium heat, cook the mustard seeds until they start to pop. Add the oil, onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for at least 5 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Add to the same pan, cumin, curry, turmeric, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine. Drain the potatoes and toss them in the potatoes and cauliflower florets.
- Add the water and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the peas and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed by the potatoes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve. Enjoy!
Greek Cauliflower
This tender and creamy cauliflower side just tastes spectacular with the tanginess from the feta and kick of the paprika is just amazing.
Yields:
Makes 6 Servings.
Ingredients:
1 large head of Cauliflower, cut into florets and cleaned
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Smoked paprika
To make the cheese mixture:
¼ cup Butter
¼ cup Flour
2 cups Milk
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
2 Eggs
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 300
°F.
To make the cheese mixture:
- Using a large pan over medium heat, toss in the butter and allow it to melt. Sprinkle the flour and mix it around in the melted butter. Add the milk and mix once again. Once it has started to thicken, add the cheese. Set the cheese mixture aside.
- Using the eggs, pour half of the cheese mixture and whisk until they are well combined. Then add the rest of the cheese mixture.
To complete the dish:
- Using a oven-proof baking dish, arrange the florets, season them with salt and pepper. Cover them with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the paprika. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters
Crispy and buttery fritters that will leave a crunch in your mouth so loud that you’ll stuff you mouth with these non-stop!
Yields:
Makes 10 Servings.
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil to fry
1 cup All-purpose flour
1 tsp. Baking powder
Salt and pepper to season
1 Egg
½ cup Milk
1 tsp. Melted butter
1 cup Cauliflower florets
1 cup Shredded cheese
½ cup Shallot, minced
Method of Preparation
:
- Combine all the ingredients into a bowl until it turns into a smooth batter.
- Preheat a pot with enough oil to deep fry.
- Drop the coated florets into the oil and fry them until brown.
- Place them on a pan lined with paper towels. Sprinkle them with salt. Serve and enjoy!
Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes"
Mashed potatoes, but without potatoes and replaced with cauliflower instead. Your classic mashed potatoes recipe, creamy, and full of flavor. A great recipe if you want to try something new!
Yields:
Makes 2 Servings.
Ingredients:
2 cups Cauliflower florets,
2 tbsps. Sour cream
1 tbsp. Butter
Salt and pepper to season
½ cup Cheese of your choice
1 tbsp. Chives, chopped
Method of Preparation
:
- Using a pot with boiling water, boil the florets for at least 15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the water and mash the florets in a bowl. Pour the rest of the ingredients and mix.
- Garnish with cheese and chives. Serve and enjoy!
Roasted Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower
Parmesan just gives this sweet and fresh cauliflower this umami that will just ignite your taste buds the moment it touches it. An amazing side!
Yields:
Makes 6 Servings.
Ingredients:
3 tbsps. Minced garlic
3 tbsps. Olive oil
1 head of Cauliflower, separated into florets
½ cup Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to season
1 tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 450
°F.
- Combine all the ingredients into a bowl and pour the mixture into a lightly greased oven-proof baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve and enjoy!
Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Dip
The roasting process of the cauliflower just elevates this dip to a whole new level. The tanginess of this dip will just make any snack taste amazing!
Yields:
Makes 4 Servings.
Ingredients:
½ head of Cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tbsp. Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz. Cream cheese, softened
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ tsp. Fresh thyme, chopped
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 cup Aged white cheddar, shredded
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 400
°F.
- Toss the florets, oil and season them with salt and pepper in a bowl. Place them in an baking tray and bake them for 30 minutes.
- Take the baked cauliflower and the rest of the ingredients and place them in a food processor, process them and pour them in a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Serve and enjoy!
Creamy Cauliflower Cheesy Dip
This cheesy cauliflower dip just makes your usual cheese dip taste something so spectacular everything you dip in it will taste even better than it already is! The creaminess and cheesiness is just over the top!
Yields:
Makes 6 Servings.
Ingredients:
6 cups Cauliflower florets
2-3 tbsps. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsps. Unsalted butter
2 tbsps. All-purpose flour
2 cups Milk
1 cup Grated sharp cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 425
°F.
- Coat the florets in the oil and season them with salt and pepper. Arrange them on a baking tray and bake them for 10 minutes or until golden.
- Using a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and toss in the flour. Mix until it turns into this thick paste.
- Add the milk and whisk it into the butter mixture. Continue to whisk the mixture until it starts to thicken. Once it has thickened, toss in the roasted cauliflower in a blender and add the milk mixture as well.
- Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper until your desired taste. Serve and enjoy!
Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Cauliflower
This pie topped with the mashed cauliflower just makes an amazing main course that the entire family will love. The savory taste of the beef, the sweetness of the carrots, and the tomato paste just leaves your mouth begging for more!
Yields:
Makes 6 Servings.
Ingredients:
1 head of Cauliflower, chopped
4 tbsps. Olive oil
1 tsp. Ground cumin
1 Shallot, diced
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Celery sticks, diced
2 Carrots, peeled and diced
3 cups Ground lamb
2 ½ tbsp. Tomato paste
½ cup Red wine of your choice
1 ½ cup Beef stock
3 tbsp. Leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Method of Preparation
:
- Preheat the oven to 350
°F.
- Using a large pan over medium heat, pour water and allow it to boil. Place the cauliflower and allow the cauliflower to boil for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the water and place the cauliflower aside.
- Place the cauliflower in a blender and blend until smooth, pour the 2 tbsps. of oil and blend once again. Season with salt and pepper. Set the puree aside.
- Using a large pan over medium heat, pour the oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant. Then toss in the celery, carrots, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften and brown. Set the vegetables aside in a bowl.
- Using the same pan, toss in the ground lamb and cook until brown. Then add the tomato paste and thyme. Cook for 1 minute then pour the wine and stock.
- Simmer for at least 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- Using a large ovenproof dish. Spread the meat mixture at the bottom of the dish and spread the cauliflower mash on top of the meat mixture and spread it smoothly.
- Bake it in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden. Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle with the top of the dish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!