Zapekanka Iz Tsvetnoy Kapusty Baked Cauliflower Food

ZAPEKANKA IZ TSVETNOY KAPUSTY (BAKED CAULIFLOWER)

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower and split into florets, boil in lightly salted water for 5 minutes, and then drain in a colander.
• Saute the flour in 2 tbsp butter until golden brown, add another 2 tbsp butter and the milk, stirring continuously with a whisk.
• Allow to thicken a little then stir in the sour cream. Season then simmer 5 minutes more, stirring regularly.
• Pour the cauliflower florets into a greased oven proof dish, pour over the hot sauce, sprinkle with the cheese and bake in a 400°F oven until golden brown.

UKRAINIAN BAKED CAULIFLOWER - ZAPECHENNAYA TSVETNAYA KAPUSTA

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower uncovered in boiling salted water for 8 mins. until barely tender. Drain then place in a large bowl. Add ham then mix & set aside. Cream Sauce: Make a roux by melting butter & flour then cooking for 2 mins. while stirring constantly. Add cold stock then cold Half-&-Half. Use a wire whisk to stir constantly until sauce boils. Cook over low 5 mins. then season with salt & pepper. Mix 1/2 cup cheese into hot cream sauce. Pre-heat oven to 350 deg-F. Butter a medium shallow casserole or gratin pan. Mix cheese sauce with cooked cauliflower and bacon or ham. Transfer to prepared baking pan. Mix bread crumbs or nuts with melted butter plus 2 tb cheese. Sprinkle over cauliflower. Set casserole dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake about 20 mins. until golden & cauliflower is cooked.

RUSSIAN CHEESECAKE - ZAPEKANKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Drain cottage cheese in a sieve.
• Mix sugar and 2 Tbsp butter. Add eggs, semolina and 3 tsp vanilla sugar.
• Gently stir in curds then fold in raisins.
• Grease a 9-inch round pan with butter, coat with flour. Carefully pour mixture into pan, smooth evenly.
• Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes.
• Melt remaining butter. Pour on top, spreading evenly. Broil for 5 minites to brown top.
• Mix sour cream with vanilla sugar and sugar. Serve like whipped cream. (Dollop on top or on side).