Showing posts with label how to make a rue. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Cauliflower Soup



   
 
      Cauliflower soup is pure comfort food at its finest.  So good to curl up with a bowl on a cool evening and veg out reading a good book or watching your favorite TV program.  I made a pot of it last night and my son took it to church with him because they have a potluck every Wednesday before services and it was a big hit.  It is totally delicious and I hope you'll try it out soon.
 
 

Cauliflower Soup

5 c. water
2 c. milk
1/3 c. flour
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium head of cauliflower
1 stalk of celery
1 chicken bouillon
3 T. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper


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     In a large pot, break up the cauliflower into small, bite sized florets.

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      Cut up the carrot and add it to the pot.

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    Now, cut up the celery and add it in too.

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     Add in the water, bouillon, onions,  salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Once it begins to boil, turn it down a bit and cook for 15 minutes. 
  
      
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    As the cauliflower is cooking, get out another pot and begin to make the rue that is needed.  To do so, add your butter to the new pot.  Turn your stove onto medium and melt your butter and let it get very hot to the point it is close to darkening.  Once it begins to darken, whisk in your flour.  Continue to whisk it until it is all mixed together and then whisk in the milk.  Cook and stir until it is thickened.  Once it is thickened stir it into your cauliflower mixture.  Stir well and then stir in the cheese.  

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Makes your whole kitchen smell so good!

Serve it along with some homemade fresh bread and your meal is complete!
 
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

Pumpkin Flavored Macaroni & Cheese

      My husband and teenage son loves pumpkin anything any time of the year and most people love mac & cheese, so why not combine the them?  It may sound weird but they really do go together to make a really savory dish.  Not only is pumpkin yummy tasting but adding it to foods boost the fiber and vitamin content.  This mac & cheese is very creamy and filling.





Pumpkin Flavored Macaroni & Cheese

3 c. macaroni
2 1/4 c. milk
1 1/4 c. shredded cheese (we used a cheddar & Monterey Jack blend)
1/3 heaping cup of flour
1 can pumpkin
2 T. butter
1/2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste

       Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly spray a 9"x13" cake pan.  Cook macaroni in salted boiling water, according to directions.

       While macaroni cooks, melt your butter in a medium pot over medium heat.  As soon as the butter begins to darken, add the flour and whisk it until you form a "roux".  Then, leaving the burner on, slowly whisk the milk into it, which will form a creamy and white sauce.

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       Continuously whisk the sauce for 3-4 minutes.  Slowly add in the pumpkin and stir.

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       Stir in 1 cup of your shredded cheese.

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         Season with your spices.  
    
         Drain your pasta and return it to the pot.  

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      Mix your macaroni and the sauce together until it is evenly coated.  Pour the mixture into your cake pan and smooth it out.  

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     Sprinkle with 1/4 c. of shredded cheese and salt and pepper the dish. 

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      Bake for 10-12 minutes.  

      Enjoy!


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