Cajun Cooking TV » Cauliflower http://www.cajuncookingtv.com Cajun cooking and Cajun recipes Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:06:20 +0000 en hourly 1 How to Cook Cauliflower http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/how-to-cook-cauliflower http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/how-to-cook-cauliflower#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:35:39 +0000 Beryl http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/?p=181 Cauliflower is a wonderful vegetable that is often overlooked as a great tasting cooked vegetable. Cauliflower is most often used in Vegetable Trays with a dip. Although I love to eat raw cauliflower and broccoli, having it steamed is also very tasty; especially with some finely shredded cheddar cheese or fresh parmesan cheese.

Ingredients for Steamed Cauliflower

1 head fresh Cauliflower (it should be firm and free of brown spots on the top)
1 cup water
Dash of Sea Salt
Butter (optional)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Cut off the green leafy part attached at the bottom of the Cauliflower. Cut off as much of the stem as you can. You may have to insert a paring knife at an angle to get down to the stem. Rinse well to remove any grit.

Heat 1 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Place Cauliflower in water. Sprinkle some Sea Salt.

Cover and lower the heat to medium-to-low #3. Cook for 8-12 minutes or until soft enough to run a knife through the stem. Ours took about 12-15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions for Steamed Cauliflower

Cut into serving wedges and top with cheese. A dash of Tony’s Creole Seasoning adds a great kick also. Our daughter, Alexandra likes Tony’s on everything.

Happy eating and don’t forget to dance while you cook. We have so much fun!

]]> http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/how-to-cook-cauliflower/feed 0 How to Cook Spinach http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/how-to-cook-spinach http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/how-to-cook-spinach#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:56:06 +0000 Beryl http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/?p=160 Fresh Baby Spinach is so tasty and absolutely good for you.  Fresh vegetables just take so much better than out of the can.  My godchild told me she wanted Spinach with supper.  I said okay we’ll cook some.  Little did I know she only likes Popeye spinach.  Wow kids!  What can I say?  At least she eats spinach, and fresh broccoli and cauliflower.

Ingredients for Fresh Steamed Spinach

1 bag of Fresh Baby Spinach leaves (Serves 2)
or 1 large container of Fresh Baby Spinach
2 Tablespoons butter
small amount of water; maybe 2 tablespoons
dash of Sea Salt

Melt butter and add small amount of water on medium heat. 

Add spinach and cover to allow steam to build up and actually cook the spinach. 

Should only take a few minutes. 

Serving Suggestions for Steamed Spinach

Stir and serve with Steak, Chicken or Pork.


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