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January 25, 2014

Slightly Savory Saturday

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P1000007We are always looking for great ways to cook vegetables in our house.  Brussels sprouts are a favorite as well as asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli.  Anytime I can find a different way to prepare them I am all excited about trying it out.

At Christmas we were in Raleigh with both of the boys at Aaron’s townhouse and his kitchen puts mine to shame so we were able to have a perfect Christmas dinner with all the favorites—ham, green bean casserole and this time I tried a new cauliflower recipe.  It was a winner and the recipe below is easy to prepare and adds a tasty zing to the sometimes boring cauliflower.  Enjoy.

Roasted Cauliflower with Cranberries

2 medium heads cauliflower, broken into florets

1 large yellow or red onion, cut into wedges

3 TBSP olive oil

1 tsp. salt, divided

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup honey

1/4 tsp. freshly cracked pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place cauliflower and onion in baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.  Stir to coat and spread into an even layer in the pan.  Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until tender stirring in cranberries halfway through. 

While the veggies roast whisk together in a small saucepan the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.  Simmer uncovered until thickened a little–usually about 10 minutes.  Pour over cauliflower mixture, stir to coat and transfer to a serving dish.  Serve sprinkled with a bit of mint on top for garnish and enjoy.  Makes 8 servings.

 

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  1. Pix Under the Oaks
    January 25, 2014 at 06:37 am

    Sounds very good Beth Ann but I can’t keep my eyes off that green bean casserole.. 🙂
    Good Morning! It is 42 degrees at The Tiny Ten right now.. Hallelujah!!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 08:18 am

      Oh yea—the green bean casserole is a staple for Christmas dinners! And Thanksgiving. The boys always want ti.

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    January 25, 2014 at 07:24 am

    I love cauliflower too. In fact, I have a head of it in my fridge. Perfect timing.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 08:18 am

      Hope you like it. I thought it was yummy! And different.

      Reply
  3. georgettesullins
    January 25, 2014 at 07:42 am

    My favorites raw broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with dip. Nice to see them cooked, too.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 08:17 am

      Anything with dip is wonderful!

      Reply
  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    January 25, 2014 at 08:31 am

    I just roasted cauliflower for the first time this week. Delish. Now if I made this recipe, with cranberries, maybe the husband would eat it. I doubt cauliflower has ever touched his lips. But he loves cranberries.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:45 pm

      I love cauliflower mashed , too. I don’t make it often enough so this reminded me to try it next time.

      Reply
  5. Debbie
    January 25, 2014 at 10:43 am

    I like cranberries, but cauliflower? Not a fan. Maybe this recipe would make it more palatable, though!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:44 pm

      It totally changes the taste but probably not enough for a non cauliflower person. 🙂

      Reply
  6. bocafrau
    January 25, 2014 at 11:07 am

    I love love love cauliflower, especially roasted. Pinned this to try later. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:44 pm

      Oh good! I know it isn’t everyone’s fav but I love it too!

      Reply
  7. Darlene
    January 25, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    This is one I would love. I’m always looking for great vege recipes. Cooking at our house is tricky as I’m a vegetarian (but will eat fish occasionally) and my hubby is a strict meat and potato man.He has also developed an allergy to shell fish. So I make 2 meals most days. Coming up with quick and tasty vege dishes is always a treat. Will try this one asap. Thanks!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:43 pm

      Hope you like it. It really is a nice variation on just plain old roasted cauliflower.

      Reply
  8. Helen Brown
    January 25, 2014 at 01:10 pm

    This recipe soounds good but even making it half would be way too much for me. I may try it and put the rest in the freezer for later.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:42 pm

      Not sure how well they would freeze. Let me know if you try!

      Reply
  9. benzeknees
    January 25, 2014 at 03:20 pm

    This looks great Beth Ann! You might want to correct the word “vanish” with the word “garnish” near the end of your blog though.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:40 pm

      Ah thanks for the heads up! How embarrassing!

      Reply
  10. Rorybore
    January 25, 2014 at 03:39 pm

    that looks delicious – and definitely easy enough for me to do! I love brussel sprouts too – but no one else here will eat them so I rarely buy 🙁

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 25, 2014 at 05:42 pm

      I roast Brussels sprouts too. The whole family loves them so we had those at Christmas, too.

      Reply
  11. Thread crazy
    January 25, 2014 at 09:02 pm

    I so love cooking with cauliflower and this sounds delicious. I like to take cooked cauliflower, mash it up, then mix with cheese and add to cooked macaroni…ummm good. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 26, 2014 at 09:26 am

      Oh that sounds yummy! I never would have thought about making it that way!!! Thanks for sharing with me!!!

      Reply
  12. Jackie Cangro
    January 26, 2014 at 07:10 am

    So simple! In the past I wasn’t a big fan of cauliflower. I think it dates back to some failed attempt at a gimmicky all-cauliflower diet. 🙁
    I’ve been trying different recipes with cauliflower and this one seems like it will do the trick!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 26, 2014 at 09:28 am

      it really is a good change of pace for cooking it—even just roasting the cauliflower is a nice change . I can’t imagine an all cauliflower diet. Ugh.

      Reply
  13. Kathryn McCullough
    January 26, 2014 at 07:14 am

    Such yumminess! Is “yumminess” a word?

    Hugs from Ecuador,
    Kathy

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 26, 2014 at 09:29 am

      It is definitely a word in my house!

      Reply
  14. Girl Dans la Cite
    January 26, 2014 at 06:14 pm

    Yum! I am SO going to try this! I like tossing my cauliflower with some cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and roasting it.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 26, 2014 at 06:19 pm

      Yum— yours sounds great, too. Definitely will try it!!!

      Reply
  15. Dawn
    January 27, 2014 at 06:42 pm

    Oddly (for me anyway) I actually bought cauliflower yesterday and have some fresh cranberries left over from Christmas too! So this is a must!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 27, 2014 at 06:44 pm

      Yay! Tell me how you like it!

      Reply
  16. pattisj
    January 30, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    I would never have thought to cook cauliflower and cranberries together. I like roasting it in the oven with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. (So easy!)

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 31, 2014 at 07:47 am

      Yum. That sounds yummy, too. Time to get some cauliflower!

      Reply

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