Ricks Hot Cauliflower And Carrots Food

RICK'S HOT CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Blanch cauliflower for one minute. Drain and shock in cold water.
• Pack quart canning jars with cauliflower, carrots, garlic, and peppers.
• In the saucepan combine remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar desolves.
• Ladle the pickling liquid into the jars. If necessary add more vinegar to cover the vegetables.
• Cover with a lid and refrigerate at least ten days. Will keep in the refrigerator about three months.
• This can be processed in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes to can. If.
• using this method make plenty to make it worth the effort.
• Store in a dark cool place.

COCONUT CURRY WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, & CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the oil to medium-high heat. Add sliced carrots, onions, and cauliflower pieces; saute, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent.
• Stir in curry powder and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, chickpeas, and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add coconut milk and lime zest/juice. Let it simmer, uncovered for a couple of minutes. Stir in mint.
• Serve on hot rice with yogurt on top.

CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan. Cook until veggies are tender. Don't drain. Remove from the heat.
• Incorporate the next 8 ingredients. Pour everything in a large bowl. Reduce in puree in a blender or food processor, in 3 or 4 times. Put back in the saucepan.
• Add sherry wine. Reheat the soup.

AFRICAN-SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Steam first 2 ingredients, covered, 2 minutes. Rinse mixture under cold water; drain well.
• Combine salt and next 5 ingredients (salt through crushed red pepper) in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until lightly aromatic, stirring constantly.
• Add vinegar while of the heat.
• Combine spice mixture, sour cream, and honey in a bowl; stir well.
• Add cauliflower mixture; toss well to coat.
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Top with green onions just before serving.

CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT GRATIN

Steps:

• Divide cauliflower into florets.
• Cut carrots diagonally into 1/4 inch slices.
• In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook cauliflower until tender crisp, about 8 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and drain in colander.
• Cook carrots in same water until tender crisp, about 8 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and add to cauliflower.
• Measure and remove 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• For the sauce, in a heavy pan melt butter, stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes without browning.
• Whisk in reserved cooking liquid and milk; cook, again stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick.
• Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Blend in cheese.
• Place vegetables in a greased 8 cup gratin dish, keeping all vegetables at about the same level and spoon sauce over top.
• Recipe can be prepared ahead to this point; bring to room temp before baking.
• For the gratin, combine cheese, breadcrumbs and butter and sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake in 375 oven for 15 minutes if ingredients are warm, 20-25 minutes if at room temperature.
• Broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp and brown topping and serve immediately.
• You can substitute any combination of vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, parsnips, celery, onions, potatoes or rutabaga as long as the total is about 2 1/2 lbs.