Faux Tatoescauliflower Food

FAUX-TATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces.
• Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done.
• Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

LOW CARB FAUX-TATO/CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Steam cauliflower florets until tender-crisp; drain and place in bowl.
• Chop eggs and add to cauliflower; add onion, olives, relish, seasonings, mustard and mayonnaise and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled and flavors are well-blended.

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Boil the cauliflower until it is very tender (about 15 minutes) drain and place into a mixing bowl add salt, pepper, butter, and any other spice to taste and begin mixing with a mixer add whipping cream slowly as you are mixing (be careful not to add too much!) Place the mixture into a Pyrex dish and bake for 20 minutes.
• If you want, you can sprinkle some shredded cheese on the top before baking, some extra butter, or a bit of paprika for color.

SCALLOPED FAUX TATOES/TURNIPS (LOW CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• spray cooking spray on the bottom of your baking dish so they don't stick.
• Peel and thinly slice turnips and onions - its best if you have a mandolin - they need to be thin.
• In a separete bowl - combine your philly and cream and add your spices - you can jazz these taters up with garlic and some heat or you can just go plain with salt and pepper- whisk these ingredients together as best you can to combine the philly and cream.
• lay a layer of turnip on the bottom - followed by a layer of onions followed by a layer of cheese - then continue until you have used all your ingredients. make sure you end with turnip on the top.
• Pour your cream mixture gently over the top- wiggle your layers around so that the moisture gets down to the bottom and all through the ingredients. If you think there should be a little more cream - by all means add more. Top off with a sprinkle of what ever spices you are using (salt, pepper, garlic, mixed seasonings etc).
• bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a fork goes through the tatoes easily -.
• serve and enjoy.

SPICY POTATOES & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Place potato/cauliflower in large bowl or plastic bag. Please note it is important that the cauliflower is about the same size as the potatoes to ensure even cooking. The more caramelized the cauliflower the sweeter it becomes.
• Add oil. Toss to cover thoroughly so the spices have something to help them adhere.
• Then add spices about 1/4 at a time and toss throughly. This will help the spices be evenly distributed.
• Pour mixture into roasting pan and roast in oven for 30 minutes turning once.
• Remove when tender. The servings are very large and nutritious
• Option 1: Add a couple of heads of garlic! yummmm.
• Option 2: For a simpler but just as delicious variation without the spice use Herbes de provence!