All posts tagged: cauliflower

Osso Buco in Red Wine Sauce (with a secret ingredient)

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A hearty dish that is full of flavour. Osso buco is literally “bone with a hole” in Italian and my secret ingredient is…red curry paste. Don’t clutch your pearls at me! The red curry gives this a boost of magic. I served this with cauliflower mash but serve with risotto or polenta if that’s more your style. Osso Buco in Red Wine Sauce (with a secret ingredient) 20 mins prep | 2 hours 45 mins cookDifficulty: Medium | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS1kg Osso buco (shin on bone)1 tablespoon Dijon mustard½ cup plain flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced2 carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced4 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons red curry paste1 cup dry red wine2 cup beef or chicken broth400g can diced tomato1 cauliflower, cut into florets2 tablespoons butter2-4 tablespoons milk or cream¼ cup parmesan cheese PREPARATION This recipe was created for Greenlea Butcher Shop.

Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup

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A hearty soup with option of bacon and fresh herbs. Cauliflowers are in season right now and perfect for cold nights. Roasting cauliflower in a little extra virgin olive oil brings out all the sweet flavour. Reserve a roasted floret for garnish. Ask my husband what my favourite flower is and he will tell you it is cauliflower. For our 15 year wedding anniversary a couple months ago, he surprised me with the most wonderful bouquet featuring a whole head of cauliflower. Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup 15 mins prep | 30 mins cookDifficulty: Easy | Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS1 whole cauliflower (1kg)1 onion, sliced2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 potatoes2 cups chicken or vegetable stock2 cups water1/2 cup grated parmesan1/2 cup heavy creamTO SERVE: Crispy bacon, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Cut the cauliflower in half and then into quarters. Remove and discard the core sections and cut the rest into florets roughly the …

Cauliflower Soup

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This cauliflower soup was quick to make and well received at our house. Being fairly restrained on the ingredient list means that you can really taste each of the flavours. Get a good caramelisation going in the pan before you add water to intensify the flavours. This soup is perfect with  garlic butter toast or fresh buttered rolls. Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 1/2 a head of cauliflower 2 potatoes 3 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar 2 bay leaves 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 rashers streaky bacon (omit for vegetarian version) 1 cup of milk 2 teaspoons sour cream Preparation Cut the cauliflower into bite sized pieces. Peel and cut the potatoes into 3cm chunks. Heat the olive oil in a hot pan and add the cauliflower and potatoes. I wouldn’t use a pot as you don’t want to overcrowd the vegetables, but you could cook in batches if you prefer. Peel and crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan with the brown sugar and salt. Resist …