Drowned Cauliflower Calzone Pie Recipes

' DROWNED' CAULIFLOWER CALZONE PIE

Steps:

• Slice the cauliflower, wash and place in a pot with the spring onion cut into strips and the freshly ground pepper.
• Pour the wine on top . cook on high heat for 5 minutes, then simmer for 50 minutes or until cooked through. add salt to taste.
• In the meantime prepare the dough: place the flour, oil, yeast and water in a processor with a dough attachment and mix until you get a soft and elastic dough.
• Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a dish cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until double in size.
• Divide the dough into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other. with the rolling pin, roll out the pastry to the size of the baking sheet.
• Place the dough on a baking paper . Place the grated cheese on the dough.
• Drain the cauliflower, mix with the tuna, olives and cream cheese and place on top of the cheese. If you have some left over mozzarella you may sprinkle it on top.
• Roll out the remaining pastry and put on top. now bring the bottom pastry, which is slightly larger and roll it up , on top of the other one. ( its a bit like rolling up a sleeve).
• Pierce a large hole in the middle of the pie, and brush with more olive oil. Allow to rise slightly before putting in the oven.
• Bake in a preheated 220 C for about 20 minutes or until the dough is lightly brown. You may brown it slightly under a grill if it remains pale.
• Hint -- As soon as it comes out of the oven, take a clean dishcloth which has been dipped in water and squeezed dry (in other words, a damp cloth) and cover the pie for a minute or two. This helps the pie not become too crusty.

SAVORY CAULIFLOWER PIE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine croutons and 1/4 cup butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, onion, carrots, garlic, salt and oregano in remaining butter over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese into prepared crust. Top with cauliflower mixture and remaining cheese. , In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk. Pour over pie. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the cauliflower is tender.

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER CAKES

Steps:

• For the cauliflower cakes: In a large bowl, mix the cauliflower, cornstarch, flour, curry powder, cumin, eggs, green onions, garlic and good pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of the mixture, form into patties and put on a plate.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil to around 350 degrees F in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add the patties in batches and fry until golden and crisp, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with sea salt.
• For the yogurt sauce: Mix the yogurt, lemon zest and juice and cilantro in a small bowl. Season with kosher salt, pepper and hot sauce.
• Place the cakes on a platter and dress each with a little of the yogurt sauce, then garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.