Twice over the holidays I was forced into making my infamous cauliflower smash. Originally, I ate some cauliflower augratin at Whole Foods, and then I decided to make it super delicious!
1 Head Cauliflower (steamed)
1/4 to 1/2 cup of your favorite cheese(s) feel free to use more, sometimes I use 1/2 cup extra sharp cheddar and 1/2 cup munster) plus an extra 1/4 cup
1/4 to 1/2 cup cream or milk
1/4 to 1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
So you put everything in a blender, or you mash it with an immersion blender, make it smooth and velvety. then throw it in a pan and top it with that last 1/4 cup of cheese, bake at 350 until it is hot and melty all the way through.
You may notice that there are a lot of options in this recipe and that is because I guesstimate everything and make it differently all of the time. Like mashed potatoes only healthier, these mashers can be whatever you want them to be! Add bacon, I don't care, it will be delicous! Play areound with it, and give me some of your ideas.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Holly Jolly Days
I have been busy, busy, busy since the holidays. I have tried and made so many new things that my brain is exploding. A few gift highlights that are blog relevant:
A Bread Machine
A Soda Making Machine
Some Rockin' Popsicle Molds
So what to start with? Well, my most recent creation is Blackberry Jam! You see, breadmakers also make jam, which is pretty awesome! I had a pound of frozen blackberries and a lot of experimental zeal!
1 lb blackberries (crushed)
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp brandy
Place in bread machine pan and set on 'jam' setting.
This jam does not contain pectin, so it makes a very spreadable jam (I add 3 tablespoons to 1 - 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt for an amazing treat). If you are as confused about the jam jelly preserve situation a I am then here's a bit of help:
Jelly: Clear, or clearish. Easily spreadable. Some people say it is 'sparkling' which doesn't help me. Like a sweet jellied fruit juice.
Jam: Mashed fruit. Easily spreadably. basically sugar and whole fruit mashed about and cooked down.
Preserves: Like Jam but with big fruit pieces. Not as easy to spread. Chunky.
My jam ratio should be compatible with other fruits, I'll let you know if I come across a disaster!
A Bread Machine
A Soda Making Machine
Some Rockin' Popsicle Molds
So what to start with? Well, my most recent creation is Blackberry Jam! You see, breadmakers also make jam, which is pretty awesome! I had a pound of frozen blackberries and a lot of experimental zeal!
1 lb blackberries (crushed)
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp brandy
Place in bread machine pan and set on 'jam' setting.
This jam does not contain pectin, so it makes a very spreadable jam (I add 3 tablespoons to 1 - 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt for an amazing treat). If you are as confused about the jam jelly preserve situation a I am then here's a bit of help:
Jelly: Clear, or clearish. Easily spreadable. Some people say it is 'sparkling' which doesn't help me. Like a sweet jellied fruit juice.
Jam: Mashed fruit. Easily spreadably. basically sugar and whole fruit mashed about and cooked down.
Preserves: Like Jam but with big fruit pieces. Not as easy to spread. Chunky.
My jam ratio should be compatible with other fruits, I'll let you know if I come across a disaster!
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