Monday, November 9, 2015


Roasted Cauliflower with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Tomato Dipping Sauce
         

     
     I haven't posted any new recipes in awhile and thought of making one of my favorite easy veggies. Cauliflower, best roasted and not steamed or boiled.  My favorite way of eating veggies, be it asparagus, broccoli or brussel sprouts. The roasting gives it a better taste which beats a soggy veg anytime. With the baking hardly any other seasonings are needed.

 The Ingredients:
1 large head of cauliflower 
1 cup of shaved Parmesan cheese
1 jar of your favorite tomato sauce

Shaved Parmesan Cheese


Cooking Equipment:
Non-stick Spray
Non-stick baking sheet covered in aluminum foil
Spatula

Cut cauliflower up into florets. On a covered baking sheet spray a coat of non-stick cooking oil. Place the florets on the baking sheet evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. With a spatula turn and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until they are almost browned. The last five minute add the Parmesan cheese and bake till cheese is lightly toasted.  Meanwhile heat the tomato sauce and I sometimes add Italian seasoning and just a bit more of grated Parm.
 


 
Sauce I use

  

 

Monday, May 18, 2015

                            Avocado Fries and Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
Crispy from the coating on the outside and creamy and smooth on the inside. Dipped in the sauce these have all my favorite flavors!

1 Avocado sliced in half and each half sliced into 4 sections.
1 cup of plain Panko breadcrumbs
Add to the Panko the following:
2 tablespoons of paprika
1 tablespoon of cumin
1/2  tablespoon of garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon of sea salt
Gently coat each section of the Avocado in the Panko mixture. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, just until the coating has browned.

The dipping sauce:

1/2 cup of plain Yogurt
1/2 cup of chopped Cilantro
The juice from a small lime
Place in a small food processor and pulse until the mixture is smooth.