mashed cauliflower

"Jude" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I ate dinner at a chain-restaurant tonight - quite out of character for
me, we usually frequent local, unique places. But we ended up at Ruby
Tuesday's becasue they have a great salad bar. I had a tilapia sandwich
(kinda lackluster but the remoulade sauce served with it was nice), and
instead of fries, I got mashed cauliflower. It's supposed to be their
virtoust alternative to mashed potaotes - lower fat, lower carbs. It
was absolutely delicious. I had no idea it would be so good! But the
thing is, I have no idea what gave it the flavor. It was definitely
more than cauliflower boiled in stock then mashed, which is what I;d
guessed it would be. Anyone had it? Anyone made anything similar?

yummmmmm.....i could get addicted to mashed caluflower. not altogethera
bad thing, i guess.

jude

The South Beach Diet book has a recipe for mashed cauliflower.
It is a substitute for mashed potatoes and it is absolutely delicious.

Surprise South Beach Mashed "Potatoes"

4 cups cauliflower florets
1 oz. I can't believe it's not butter spray
1 oz. Land O'Lakes Gourmet fat-free half & half
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steam or microwave the cauliflower until soft.
Puree in a food processor, adding the butter spray
and the half & half to taste.
Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4.

Let me know if this comes close to what you had in the restaurant.

Elly
in upstate NY.

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I ate dinner at a chain-restaurant tonight - quite out of character for
me, we usually frequent local, unique places. But we ended up at Ruby
Tuesday's becasue they have a great salad bar. I had a tilapia sandwich
(kinda lackluster but the remoulade sauce served with it was nice), and
instead of fries, I got mashed cauliflower. It's supposed to be their
virtoust alternative to mashed potaotes - lower fat, lower carbs. It
was absolutely delicious. I had no idea it would be so good! But the
thing is, I have no idea what gave it the flavor. It was definitely
more than cauliflower boiled in stock then mashed, which is what I;d
guessed it would be. Anyone had it? Anyone made anything similar?

yummmmmm.....i could get addicted to mashed caluflower. not altogethera
bad thing, i guess.

jude

I too fell in love with Ruby Tuesday's mashed cauliflower. This is a great
dish for diabetics (I'm one) who miss mashed potatoes. Here's a recipe I've
tried; it's supposed to be a Ruby Tuesday's clone. It's pretty darn close,
and it's good! Wish I knew the author so I could give credit where it's
due.

Karen

Mashed Cauliflower (Ruby Tuesday's clone)

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/4 cup heavy cream (I used half and half)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Steam cauliflower florets over boiling water until tender (about 15
minutes). Drain. When the cauliflower has cooled a bit, put the florets in
a food processor. Puree the cauliflower on high speed until almost smooth.
Leave some very small pieces in the puree for texture. Pour the puree into
a medium saucepan. Dissolve the corn starch in 1/4 cup of cold water and add
to the cauliflower. Add the cream, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and
onion powder to the cauliflower and stir. Cook over medium heat, stirring
often, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Makes about three
3/4-cup servings.

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Jude said:

I ate dinner at a chain-restaurant tonight - quite out of character for
me, we usually frequent local, unique places. But we ended up at Ruby
Tuesday's becasue they have a great salad bar. I had a tilapia sandwich
(kinda lackluster but the remoulade sauce served with it was nice), and
instead of fries, I got mashed cauliflower. It's supposed to be their
virtoust alternative to mashed potaotes - lower fat, lower carbs. It
was absolutely delicious. I had no idea it would be so good! But the
thing is, I have no idea what gave it the flavor. It was definitely
more than cauliflower boiled in stock then mashed, which is what I;d
guessed it would be. Anyone had it? Anyone made anything similar?

yummmmmm.....i could get addicted to mashed caluflower. not altogethera
bad thing, i guess.

jude

I make it!!! ;-)
I just steam it and puree it with a bit of 1/2 and 1/2 with the wand
blender. I then place it into a microwave safe glass bowl, add some
butter and some shredded jack cheese and just a little bit of black
pepper, then nuke it until the cheese and butter melts.

Mix well before serving.

It is a low carb substitute for mashed potatoes!

I've also done pureed canned water chestnuts the same way.
--
K.

Jude said:

I ate dinner at a chain-restaurant tonight - quite out of character for
me, we usually frequent local, unique places. But we ended up at Ruby
Tuesday's becasue they have a great salad bar. I had a tilapia sandwich
(kinda lackluster but the remoulade sauce served with it was nice), and
instead of fries, I got mashed cauliflower. It's supposed to be their
virtoust alternative to mashed potaotes - lower fat, lower carbs. It
was absolutely delicious. I had no idea it would be so good! But the
thing is, I have no idea what gave it the flavor. It was definitely
more than cauliflower boiled in stock then mashed, which is what I;d
guessed it would be. Anyone had it? Anyone made anything similar?

yummmmmm.....i could get addicted to mashed caluflower. not altogethera
bad thing, i guess.

jude

Don't know what that restaurant used. When my grandmother made mashed
cauliflower, she cooked the cauliflower with nutmeg and mashed it with
milk or cream and butter plus the usual salt and pepper. Then topped
with fried breadcrumbs.

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Jude said:

I ate dinner at a chain-restaurant tonight - quite out of character for
me, we usually frequent local, unique places. But we ended up at Ruby
Tuesday's becasue they have a great salad bar. I had a tilapia sandwich
(kinda lackluster but the remoulade sauce served with it was nice), and
instead of fries, I got mashed cauliflower. It's supposed to be their
virtoust alternative to mashed potaotes - lower fat, lower carbs. It
was absolutely delicious. I had no idea it would be so good! But the
thing is, I have no idea what gave it the flavor. It was definitely
more than cauliflower boiled in stock then mashed, which is what I;d
guessed it would be. Anyone had it? Anyone made anything similar?

yummmmmm.....i could get addicted to mashed caluflower. not altogethera
bad thing, i guess.

jude

Don't know what that restaurant used. When my grandmother made mashed
cauliflower, she cooked the cauliflower with nutmeg and mashed it with
milk or cream and butter plus the usual salt and pepper. Then topped
with fried breadcrumbs.

It's very flexible. Add an egg if you want it to set up a bit. Include 25%
potato for a slightly different texture. Other possible additions an modest
amounts include turnip, celery root, carrot, or parsnip. A bit of curry can
be nice. Cheese is of course a natural.

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Peter Aitken

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4 cups cauliflower florets
1 oz. I can't believe it's not butter spray
1 oz. Land O'Lakes Gourmet fat-free half & half
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

yummy not. fake fats? it will taste like chemicals.

cauliflower steamed
some cheese of choice
salt pepper some garlic and onions sauteed in butter.
put it all in a food possessor while hot with a bit more butter and some cream
to smooth it out.

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I make a mashed Cauliflower casserole with just mashed Cauliflower,
salt and pepper, and a little buttermilk. I mash up the Caulifower,
add the rest and bake. It is also good topped with cheese. I use
Gruyere, but this dish invites improvisation.

A wee bit of freshly grated nutmeg is a natural on cauliflower.

Sheldon

Sheldon said:

Quoted message said:

I make a mashed Cauliflower casserole with just mashed Cauliflower,
salt and pepper, and a little buttermilk. I mash up the Caulifower,

Quoted message said:

add the rest and bake. It is also good topped with cheese. I use
Gruyere, but this dish invites improvisation.

A wee bit of freshly grated nutmeg is a natural on cauliflower.

Sheldon

I once, accidentally, put a big pinch of curry powder in a cream of
cauliflower soup, i now do this routinely with cauliflower in just about
any form.

Sometimes after steaming the cauliflower florets i sauté them in butter
and curry powder for a few minutes.

Though my favourite is just to sauté the steamed (slightly underdone)
florets in a bit of butter, garlic & black pepper and at the very last
moment add the juice of a whole lemon.
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Joseph Littleshoes

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Though my favourite is just to sauté the steamed (slightly underdone)
florets in a bit of butter, garlic & black pepper and at the very last
moment add the juice of a whole lemon.

Sounds good! That's on my short list of things to try... the other
one is mashed cauliflower.

sf said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Though my favourite is just to sauté the steamed (slightly

underdone)

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florets in a bit of butter, garlic & black pepper and at the very

last

Quoted message said:

moment add the juice of a whole lemon.

Sounds good! That's on my short list of things to try... the other
one is mashed cauliflower.

Having recently become enamoured of goat cheese i think a bit in the
mashed cauliflower might be very good. Just a speculation, my first
priority is to make a goat cheese "cheese cake".
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Joseph Littleshoes

Joseph Littleshoes said:

sf said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Though my favourite is just to sauté the steamed (slightly

underdone)

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florets in a bit of butter, garlic & black pepper and at the

very

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

last

Quoted message said:

moment add the juice of a whole lemon.

Sounds good! That's on my short list of things to try... the other
one is mashed cauliflower.

Having recently become enamoured of goat cheese i think a bit in the
mashed cauliflower might be very good. Just a speculation, my first
priority is to make a goat cheese "cheese cake".

Maaaa a a a a a d!

Sheldon

Sheldon said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

sf said:

Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
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> Though my favourite is just to sauté the steamed (slightly
underdone)
> florets in a bit of butter, garlic & black pepper and at the

very

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last
> moment add the juice of a whole lemon.

Sounds good! That's on my short list of things to try... the

other

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one is mashed cauliflower.

Having recently become enamoured of goat cheese i think a bit in the

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mashed cauliflower might be very good. Just a speculation, my first

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priority is to make a goat cheese "cheese cake".

Maaaa a a a a a d!

Sheldon

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Joseph Littleshoes

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Sheldon said:

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priority is to make a goat cheese "cheese cake".

Maaaa a a a a a d!

Sheldon

Peter Aikin made a similar comment.

Cheesecake... it's not just for dessert anymore!