Cauliflower Snow Chou Fleur A La Neige Food

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened. Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
• Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CAULIFLOWER SNOW (CHOU-FLEUR A LA NEIGE)

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into fleurettes and cook in boiling salted water, stems down, for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Saute onion in 2 tbsp of butter until soft, then add tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• In another pan, add remaining butter.
• When butter has melted add the flour and make a roux.
• Add milk and stir until thickened, season with salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup of the grated cheese to the milk mixture.
• Arrange cauliflower in gratin dish or shallow casserole, spoon the onion and tomato mixture over top.
• Add cheese sauce being sure to coat all the veggies.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and arrange on top of cauliflower.
• Make four pockets for the egg yolks and drop a yolk into each pocket.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until crisp and golden brown.