Sautéed Cauliflower with Brown Butter

-Trim 1 head of cauliflower into florets.

-Rinse the cauliflower and then add it to a hot pan while still wet.

-Drizzle with 2 tsps of olive oil, cover and cook on medium heat until lightly tender, about 7-8 minutes, adding a little water if necessary.

-Heat 3-5 TBS butter in a pan. Cook the butter until it becomes a nutty brown color

-When the cauliflower is done toss it with the butter, adding sea salt and pepper to taste.

-Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

 

 

Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and Crisped Bread Crumbs

-Melt 3 TBS butter in large pot over medium heat. 

-Chop and add 1 onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. 

-Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, then ¼ cup flour; stir constantly 1 minute.

-Gradually whisk in 3 cups whole milk.

-Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture begins to boil, about 5-7 minutes. 

-Add 2 cups coarsely grated sharp white cheddar. Stir until cheeses melt, about 2 minutes. 

-Stir in ¼ tsp cayenne and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg.

-Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

-Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

-Boil a large pot of water.

-Cut 1 head of cauliflower and/or some broccoli into small florets.

-Add the cauliflower/broccoli and cook for 3-5 minutes until just a little tender.

-Scoop out the cauliflower/broccoli and return water to a boil. 

-Add 12 ounces macaroni and cook according to package directions until tender but still firm to bite.

-Then drain the macaroni.

-Stir macaroni and cauliflower/broccoli into warm cheese sauce.

-Place half of macaroni in buttered baking dish; smooth top.

-Top with 1 more cup cheddar cheese.

-Top with remaining macaroni mixture; spread evenly.

-Crumble/tear up 1-2 pieces of bread so that you have 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs.

-Melt 3 tablespoons butter.

-Place breadcrumbs in medium bowl. Drizzle butter over; toss. 

-Add ½ cup finely grated Parmesan and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss. 

-Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over mac and cheese.

-Bake mac and cheese until breadcrumbs are golden and edges are bubbling, about 40 minutes.

-Let stand 10 minutes before serving.