Saturday, June 8, 2013

Garlic Cauliflower Mash with Fresh Herbs


Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower
3 garlic cloves (or less depending on preference)
1 Tbs fresh basil
1 Tbs fresh oregano
1 Tbs fresh parsley
1 Tbs red pepper
1 Tbs salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup chicken broth

Directions
1. Boil cauliflower until tender (about 30 minutes).
2. Drain water and add chicken broth.
3. Puree with emersion blender or food processor until smooth.
4. Add red pepper, black pepper, and salt.
5. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve as a side dish just like you would for mash potatoes. Enjoy!

Roasted Zucchini with Onion, Bacon & Tomato


Ingredients
4 zucchinis 
1 small Vidalia onion (or yellow onion)
1 tomato
2 slices bacon (uncured, no nitrates)
1 Tbs fresh basil
1 Tbs fresh oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper
1 tsp cayenne powder
1 Tbs olive oil

Directions
1. Cook bacon in pan on stove for about 10 minutes. Then remove and chop.
2.  Slice onion, zucchini, and tomato.
3. Add veggies and bacon in baking dish with olive oil. 
4. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. 
5. Remove dish and stir. Add herbs. 
6. Increase oven temp to 400 and return dish. Cook until golden brown and crispy (probably another 30 minutes or so)