Mock Potatocauliflower Chips Food

MOCK MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Core the cauliflower heads and cut the stems and florets into 1-inch pieces.
• Bring 1 inch water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer insert. Put the cauliflower into the pot, cover and steam until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Lift the cauliflower pieces from the saucepan and spread out on a large platter lined with a clean kitchen towel. Let the cauliflower dry for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the oil, thyme and garlic in a small nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Scrape the garlic oil into the bowl of a food processor.
• Add the cauliflower, yogurt, Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt and several turns of black pepper to the food processor and blend until smooth and light, scraping down the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl and top with the butter and some more black pepper. Stir the butter into the cauliflower before serving.

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER - QUICK AND EASY

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in microwave-safe bowl.
• Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and microwave 3-4 more minutes until tender.
• Process in food processor (or use hand blender) until smooth (about 30 seconds).

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MOCK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, celery, bacon, onion, pickles, mustard, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add cooled cauliflower and eggs; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam or microwave cauliflower until Very soft.
• Put cauliflower in blender or food processor with butter and sour cream.
• Process or blend until creamy like mashed potatoes.
• Add seasonings to taste and serve immediately.
• Grated cheese or minced chives make a nice topping.

MOCK POTATO/CAULIFLOWER CHIPS

Steps:

• cut the stem of a cauliflower into slices like potato chips.
• fry in oil till brown.
• sprinkle with salt and eat.

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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.

CHEESY GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MOCK BREADSTICKS (LOW CARB)

Steps:

• Chop the cauliflower into chunks and place into microwave for about 8 minutes or until soft. It is easier to work with if you then let it cool a bit.
• Preheat oven to 450.
• Place the cauliflower and garlic into a food processor and blend, drizzle in olive oil and continue blending until cauliflower is the texture of mashed potatoes.
• In a large bowl, stir together cauliflower, eggs, 1/2 cup cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper.
• Spray a baking pan, 11.5" x 7", with oil and pat mixture into pan. It should be abour 1/2 inch thick.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes or until the top starts to brown.
• Add remaining cheese to the top and melt.
• Cool slightly, then cut and serve.

MOCK " POTATO/CAULIFLOWER " SALAD

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into bite-size florets, and microwave 3 minutes til crisp-tender. Shock in cold water, changing frequently, until cool. Blot with paper towels til completely dried.
• Chop boiled eggs. Crumble bacon. Add all vegetables, garlic, eggs, and bacon to large mixing bowl.
• Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk til smooth. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss well.
• Chill at least 2 hours. Keeps 3-4 days in fridge.

MOCK POTATO/CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Steam Cauliflower approximately 8 minute.
• until tender not soft.
• meanwhile seperate yokes from whites.
• In a medium bowl:.
• Add egg yokes mashed, chopped green pepper.
• celery, onion and rest of the ingredients.
• stir until well blended.
• When the Cauliflower is cooled to handle
• cut into bite size pieces and add to mixture.
• I used 1/2 of the Cauliflower.
• You can use your own discretion as to the amount to add.

CAULIFLOWER MOCK "POTATO" SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add cleaned, chopped cauliflower; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Place in fridge to further cool while completing step two.
• Combine all remaining ingredients except eggs.
• Add cooled cauliflower & chopped egg to bowl, fold gently to coat all the pieces. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• When ready to serve garnish with a sprinkle of additional paprika if desired.