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Pass the cranberry sauce, we’re having mashed potatoes!

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by doctorquant, Nov 15, 2017.

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  1. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Maybe not a food that is going to excite a lot of people. ... but roasted cauliflower with a little salt, olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic (and you can sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on it) is a good way to prepare it.
     
    The Big Ragu, Nov 15, 2017
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  2. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Cauliflower pizza crust is a thing, too, and I'm like no way.

    My daughter wants to make Cauliflower/Potato soup for Thanksgiving. She swears it is amazing. I told her to leave the Cauliflower out of mine
     
    Moderator1, Nov 15, 2017
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  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    She'll also try to put Brussels sprouts into something and I'd rather die than eat Brussels sprouts. Not sure when they became a thing but ugh.
     
    Moderator1, Nov 15, 2017
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  4. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    I agree with you on the cauliflower and pizza thing. If you are going to eat pizza, eat pizza. Just do a good pizza dough.

    Disagree on brussels sprouts (or, "those little belgian cabbages" as I call them when I do my exaggerated frenchie accent). We roast them with olive oil and salt and keep them in the fridge. I can eat those things endlessly.
     
    The Big Ragu, Nov 15, 2017
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  5. MisterCreosote

    MisterCreosote Well-Known Member

    Mashed cauliflower with Italian dressing seasoning is delightful.
     
    MisterCreosote, Nov 15, 2017
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  6. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    Try this healthful recipe. Steam or microwave brussels sprouts until they're about two-thirds done. Then finish them in a frying pan using bacon fat. Delicious.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Nov 15, 2017
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  7. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Someone suggested something similar - said they taste like bacon. So I'll just eat the bacon.

    My daughter-in-law tried embedding some in an otherwise delicious pasta salad. They thought I wouldn't notice. My kids have simple goals: trick me into eating Brussels sprouts.
     
    Moderator1, Nov 15, 2017
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  8. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    My son also has a recipe where he makes a bacon, chili and maple sauce for the sprouts. That's good, too. Is it the texture you don't like? I think their flavor is pretty neutral myself.
    PS: My son's sauce also works on vegetables you probably do like.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Nov 15, 2017
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  9. Songbird

    Songbird Well-Known Member

    I'd probably eat mashed cauliflower if it was mixed with a healthy portion of bacon or bacon fat.

    Brussels sprouts are good.
     
    Songbird, Nov 15, 2017
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  10. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    This is kind of Thanksgivingy. ... brussels sprouts pair up with chestnuts well, too. There are a variety of good ways you can do it. Sage also goes well with that.
     
    The Big Ragu, Nov 15, 2017
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  11. sgreenwell

    sgreenwell Well-Known Member

    Sprouts get a bad rap, but I also quite like them. Toss a pound of them in a tablespoon of olive oil or canola oil, season how you'd like with salt, pepper, garlic, etc. Roast 'em until they get nice and crispy.

    For cauliflower, my girlfriend and I usually do this 'burger' or cake preparation. Cook the cauliflower as normal, then mash and mix in an egg, flour, a bit of cheese and whatever spices you want. (We typically do chopped garlic, lemon zest and scallions / green onions.) Then, pan fry in a tablespoon or two of canola oil. It gets a nice crust on it.
     
    sgreenwell, Nov 15, 2017
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  12. lakefront

    lakefront Well-Known Member

    Gorgonzola cheese sauce or reduced balsamic are both good on b. sprouts.
     
    lakefront, Nov 15, 2017
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