Middle Eastern cuisine is one my favorites. Being so close to Israel and all their delicious foods is one the many things I’ll miss living in this amazing side of the world. Israelis undeniably really know how to cook vegetable dishes. The flavor, the colors, the spices and their effortless food presentation are always inspirational. I had a variations of this dish in several restaurants around Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and it’s always mind blowing what heights the humble cauliflower can rise to. I hope you enjoy as much as we do in our house. Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower 1/3 extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup tahini 1/2 cup warm water 2 roasted cloves of garlic crushed…
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Vegan Cauliflower Curry
You’ll love your vegetables on meat-free Mondays or any day of the week when they taste like this. Ok, I know cauliflower isn’t for everyone, but I absolutely love it. A great whipped cauliflower mash and cauliflower fried rice have earned their places on my regular menu, but they’re going to have to make a little room now for their curried cousin. This is perfect with rice, and maybe a mango lassi. Check it out and let me know what you think? Ingredients: 1/4 cup cooking oil (ghee) 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes 1 medium head cauliflower, cut…
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Roasted Cauliflower & Goat Cheese Soup
Roasted Cauliflower & Goat Cheese Soup We stumbled across the most delicious Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soup at Dean & Deluca last week and thought it was perfect for the fall. When we saw a HUGE head of cauliflower at a farmers market stand on our way back from apple picking we knew we’d have to try and recreate it at home. Ingredients: Cauliflower (1 head) Goat Cheese (6 ounces) Chicken Stock (4 cups) Onion (1 medium) Olive Oil Garlic (2-4 cloves depending on taste) Bay Leaf (1-2) Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut cauliflower head into smaller pieces. Since you’ll be blending it…
