Cauliflower With Shallot And Caraway Food

CAULIFLOWER WITH SHALLOT AND CARAWAY

Steps:

• In a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish stir together the shallot, the caraway seeds, and the oil and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the shallot is softened. Stir in the cauliflower and the water, microwave the mixture, covered, at high power for 4 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender, and season it with salt and pepper.

CAULIFLOWER-POTATO AND CARAWAY SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; lower the heat and simmer until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the cauliflower to the pot and cook until fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and let rest until cool enough to handle. Peel off the potato skins (use a clean dish towel to rub off the skins) and cut into chunks. Combine the potatoes, cauliflower and onions in a medium bowl.
• Combine 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, sugar, caraway, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the peppercorns and dill in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Strain and pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables, and toss in another 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until cold, tossing occasionally, at least 2 hours (up to overnight).

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERB-MUSTARD GLAZE

Steps:

• Make the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Cut the top 1 inch off the garlic heads and place on a large sheet of foil, cut-sides up. Drizzle with the olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic heads and bake until the garlic is browned and soft, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and unwrap. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins. You should have about 1 cup roasted garlic.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the roasted garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, shallot, vegan mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, the sage and rosemary in a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer the glaze to a bowl and stir in the grainy mustard.
• Working in batches if needed, add the cauliflower to the boiling water and cook until slightly puffed and yellowed, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F (use the convection setting, if available). Transfer the cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with the sunflower oil and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes.
• Remove the cauliflower from the oven and pour the mustard glaze evenly over each head. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze turns golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER & CARAWAY SOUP

Steps:

• Chop the small Onion and 2 of the carrots into ½ cm cubes. Slice 3 small celery sticks. Break a ¼ of the cauliflower into small florets (~1cm) retain any stalks.
• Melt ½ a tbsp of butter and the same quantity of olive oil in a pan, then gently fry the above and ½ the crushed garlic until lightly browned then reserve until later. Remove the celery leaves, chop and set aside.
• Roughly chop the remaining cauliflower, onion and carrots and add to a large pan. Add the garlic, seasoning, paprika, cheddar, caraway seeds and a little parmesan; cover with water and simmer until soft.
• Remove from the heat and blend until soft, return to the pan and simmer. Add the fried vegetables and adjust seasoning to taste.
• Serve into bowls, sprinkling with a little Paprika and the chopped celery leaves.
• Tip: Freshly baked (and buttered) cheese and onion rolls make an ideal accompaniment.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SHALLOTS, ORANGE AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix cauliflower, shallots, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in pan. Roast 35 minutes; stir. Roast 15 to 20 minutes longer or until browned and tender.
• Toss roasted cauliflower with thyme and orange peel. Top with pine nuts.

CARAWAY SEED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sour cream,salad dressing,caraway seeds & salt.
• Add cauliflower,celery leaves & onions. Toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving.
• Prep. time does not include chilling.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SHALLOTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower and shallots with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together mustard and 1 tablespoon oil, then stir in breadcrumbs and raisins. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over cauliflower and roast until breadcrumbs are golden brown and cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.