Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower With Ginger Scallion Pesto Recipes

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER (MASHED POTATOES REPLACEMENT)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and reduce heat to medium. Cook cauliflower until very tender, about 10 minutes; drain, shaking the colander to remove as much water as possible.
• Blend drained cauliflower and cream in a blender until smooth; transfer to a pot over low heat.
• Stir Parmesan cheese, butter, cream cheese, and sea salt through the blended cauliflower; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes.

GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, salt, garlic and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until garlic is completely soft. Set aside.
• In stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat.
• Cut florets from heads of cauliflower. If using stalks, cut stalks into 1/2-inch chunks. There should be about 8 cups raw cauliflower. Add cauliflower to boiling water; return to boiling. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is extremely soft when pierced with knife. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Strain cauliflower well; pat dry thoroughly with towel. Place cauliflower in food processor. Add broth mixture. Cover; process until extremely smooth, processing in batches if necessary. Rinse out stockpot, and return to pot to combine batches.

PESTO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish; swirl pesto sauce into potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER "MASHED POTATOES"

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until very tender, 18 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a food processor and season with salt and pepper. Add broth and process until smooth, scraping down side as needed (add more broth for a thinner consistency, if desired). To serve, transfer to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Puree can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• 1. Scrub the potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces. Arrange them in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cauliflower to the basket, and cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes longer.
• 2. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Put the cooked vegetables and warm milk in a large pot or bowl, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

GINGER SCALLION PESTO

Steps:

• To make pesto, combine all of the pesto ingredients in a food processor.
• Pulse on and off until mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
• Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and quarter potatoes, then cover with salted cold water by 1 inch in a large saucepan and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While potatoes are simmering, heat butter over moderately high heat in a large nonstick skillet and sauté scallion, stirring, until just tender, about 6 minutes.
• Drain potatoes in a colander and return to saucepan. Mash hot potatoes with milk using a potato masher until smooth, then stir in scallion, parsley, salt, and pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, and cut them into 1-inch cubes. There should be about 6 cups. Put the potatoes into a kettle, and add salt.
• Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat.
• Drain the potatoes, and put them through a ricer or a food mill. Add the butter, and beat to blend. Stir in the milk, cream, scallions and pepper. Serve piping hot.