Cauliflower Mash @vmburns #recipe #giveaway #Stpatricksday

 Vmburns: I am trying to make better food choices in the hopes of improving my health and (of course) losing some weight. I've learned that I can't do everything at once, so my goal is to make better choices. I realize that Cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes is great for folks on a low-carb diet. It took me a while to get on the cauliflower bandwagon. There was something about the texture that just wasn't hitting it with me. However, considering I was pairing the cauliflower with a stuffed chicken marsala that was NOT diet-friendly (but oh so delicious), I decided to make one better choice with my meal. While scouring the Internet, I ran across a variation from Every Last Bite which claimed her cauliflower mash was the best. Their version was not only low-carb but Paleo, Vega, Keto, dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free and Whole30. WHEW! That's a lot to expect from a head of cauliflower. My version isn't all those things. She used Almond Milk. I used heavy cream (it was all I had).  She used Coconut oil. I used butter. I have to say, this was the best cauliflower mash that I've ever made. I will definitely make it again. NOTE: I don't have a picture of the ingredients before I started. I was halfway through the recipe before I remembered. Sorry! 

Cauliflower Mash

INGREDIENTS

1 Head of Cauliflower

1 Cups of heavy cream

1/2 Cup of Water

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/4 Teaspoon ground pepper

2 Tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the cauliflower into chunks, place in a food processor, and pulse until the cauliflower is crushed into small pieces.
   
   
   
2. Place the butter into a large skillet and heat on medium. Then, add the cauliflower and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   
3. Cook until the cauliflower turns golden brown, approximately 7-8 minutes.
   
4. Add the heavy cream and water and cook until the milk evaporates, approximately 10 minutes.
   
   
   
5. Transfer the mixture back to your food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
   

READERS: Do you like Cauliflower? - Let me know in the comments for a chance to win a KINDLE copy of MURDER ON TOUR (US Only). I have several copies so if you're interested, include the word YES in your comment. Please remember to include your email address if you want to be included in the giveaway. 

MURDER ON TOUR

Bookstore owner and Michigander Samantha Washington is thrilled to see her debut historical mystery finally on the shelves, but a killer seems determined to steal away the spotlight . . .
 
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