Mac & Cheese Style Cauliflower

Editor's note: For our last week at Food Lush, I've asked the writers to share both a favorite post by another writer, from over the last three years, and a favorite post of their own. You'll see these posts linked to at the top of their new post for the week. Enjoy a stroll down Lush memory lane!

by Sarah Anne

I'm so sad to be saying good by after such a short time with Food Lush, but I am forever grateful to have been included in this amazing bunch of women who love food as much as I do. I haven't been around long, but before I was a writer, I was a reader brought over by Caitlin (Thanks Caitlin!). So I will link you to a post of hers that gave me the guts to try something I'd always wanted to - Fresh Strawberry Jam!  As far as my own post, I think my very first post on Lentils is my favourite. 

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Onward and upward as they say, folks. I don't have any huge "my last post" kind of post, but I do have a favourite recipe that I rediscovered this week. It's definitely one that I think you'll love. Mac & cheese style cauliflower.  

Now, hold on, don't go anywhere just because I said cauliflower.  I know. It's kind of a misused vegetable. Bland when steamed. Used as 'rice' for the raw food and paleo crowd. Whipped up into faux mashed potatoes. Poor thing. I'll admit this recipe is kind of similar in that it is an attempt to lighten up a homey, cheesy dish.  But do me a favour and give it a shot. I promise, it's a dish worth adding to your rotation. 

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I definitely always increase the garlic in this recipe (and all recipes, let's be honest here) and sometimes I'll add a little dijon to the sauce.  I'm sure this recipe would be flexible enough to add bacon for those that like that sort of thing, green onions, maybe even peas?  For some reason, I always feel like peas go with mac and cheese, and since I like to mess with recipes so this is no different. Try it out and jazz up the flavours a bit! What kind of flavour combos can you think up. I love recipes that are simple in flavour and technique that lend themselves to a bit of play.

The other bonus to this recipe? It can be made pretty inexpensively depending on the cheese you buy. It can be doubled for more leftovers too. Maybe it is a way to get kids (and adults!) to eat their veggies rather than that blue box that advertises cauliflower in its pasta? Far healthier and in my mind, way tastier!

I serve this with a green salad most often and call it dinner. Oh, and don't forget to try a little sriracha on top, because who doesn't like sriracha? 

Are you a cauliflower fan? Have you tried any other 'faux' recipes using cauliflower? Perhaps a recipe like this?  

Comments

[PinkieBling]

This is so awesome. Mac & cheese is one of my all-time favorite foods, but I have digestive issues with pasta. I CAN'T WAIT to try this!

[Em]

This sounds delicious. My husband doesn't really like cauliflower but he'll try anything I make so I am going to give this a try.

[HereWeGoAJen]

I looooove cauliflower. And I think this sounds delicious!

Thanks for your posts here! I've always enjoyed them.

[Sarah Anne]

I'm SO glad you guys are excited to try it! I DID put peas in it last night, extra garlic (as always) and a little dijon. I will probably double the recipe next time!

[Jen L.]

I cannot wait to make this! My son and I both love cauliflower, so this will be a graet new side dish for us. I'll miss your posts!

[Caitlin]

Thank you for reminding me that I've been wanting to make this recipe!!

I am so glad you started writing here. I've loved your posts and the perspective and fun, healthy viewpoint you brought. I am SO GLAD you tried making jam! I wish you could come on over for a jam day - it's such a social thing.

I will miss your posts, lady! xoxo

[survival warehouse reviews]

So I will link you to a post of hers that gave me the guts to try something I'd always wanted to - Fresh Strawberry Jam!