Cauliflower Snowman Recipes

CAULIFLOWER SNOW (CHOU-FLEUR A LA NEIGE)

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into fleurettes and cook in boiling salted water, stems down, for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Saute onion in 2 tbsp of butter until soft, then add tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• In another pan, add remaining butter.
• When butter has melted add the flour and make a roux.
• Add milk and stir until thickened, season with salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup of the grated cheese to the milk mixture.
• Arrange cauliflower in gratin dish or shallow casserole, spoon the onion and tomato mixture over top.
• Add cheese sauce being sure to coat all the veggies.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and arrange on top of cauliflower.
• Make four pockets for the egg yolks and drop a yolk into each pocket.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until crisp and golden brown.

CHRISTMAS CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt. , Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.