Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

        1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces

32 ounces chicken broth

1 medium onion, chopped

1⁄4 cup butter

1⁄4 cup flour

1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

1/2  teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1-2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 cups milk

1 chicken bouillon

2 cups shredded sharp-cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, simmer cauliflower in chicken broth until slightly softened, and set aside, leaving in broth.

2. Sauté onions in melted butter until soft.

3. Season with pepper, onion powder, cumin and cayenne.

4.  Add flour, and continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to make a roux.

5. Add flour mixture to cauliflower and chicken broth.

6. Add milk.

7. Increase heat, and cook until thickened and starting to boil.

8. Reduce heat, and add cheese, stirring until melted and combined.

9. Turn off heat so as to not allow to boil after adding cheese.

10. Finish off with the lemon juice.

Enjoy! Élvez! Piacere! Gustirati! Radosť! 

Sweetheart's Super Salad

1 head cauliflower
1 bunch broccoli
1 basket red cherry tomatoes
1 pound Muenster Cheese cut into bite size cubes
2 or 3 small cans drained mushroom stems and pieces
1 can black pitted olives
1 bottle (16 oz) Zesty Italian Salad Dressing

Mix all together in your largest bowl or pot.
Let marinate in a Tupperware container, or 2, in refrigerator.

Enjoy! Élvez! Piacere! Gustirati! Radosť! 

Cauliflower Custard

1/2 head fresh cauliflower or 2 packages frozen cauliflower
4 eggs
1 C milk
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 C melted butter
1/4 C onion, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Prepare cauliflower; either steam fresh chopped cauliflower until tender, or boil frozen cauliflower until thawed. Drain and set aside. Beat 4 eggs. Add milk, cheese, butter, onion, salt and pepper. Butter a 1 quart casserole. Mix drained cauliflower with egg mixture. Can top with buttered bread crumbs if desired. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes.

Thinking of new ways to serve cauliflower? Try this recipe for a twist on that same old steamed side dish. Remember to make enough if you’re serving a crowd. If they love it like my family, a double recipe is the answer.

Enjoy! Élvez! Piacere! Gustirati! Radosť!