Roasted Cauliflower With Asiago And Orange Food

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper on a baking sheet; sprinkle with the salt and thyme and toss again. Roast until golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

ASIAGO MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until very tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly., Transfer to a food processor. Add the cream cheese, Asiago cheese, butter, parsley, pepper and remaining sea salt. Process until blended.

GARLIC ASIAGO CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Using a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or a box grater, finely shred cauliflower (there should be about 6 cups). In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter, oil and seasoning blend over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, stir in cauliflower, working in batches if necessary. Cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally (there should be about 4 cups cauliflower "rice"). Add cheese; stir until well combined.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Trim head of cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets.
• Dry cauliflower well.
• Drizzle with olive oil (you may need more than 2 T) then sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and chile powder.
• You can adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
• Toss cauliflower until seasonings are well distributed.
• Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 20- 25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Cauliflower should be a dark, golden brown when baking is completed.
• Remove from oven and pour into a serving dish.
• Top with balsamic vinegar and toss well.