Dairy-free Cauliflower Pizza Base - tested

 I made the Dairy-free cauliflower pizza base last night. mine is green because i put parsley and basil in it lol

 I didn't mind it and would definitely have it again. however there is no way I'd sneak this past any of my family. I think perhaps the dairy version with cheese would be more successful for sneaking ;)

I did learn that making one big base is not a good idea, as the edges were nice and crispy, but the middle was thick and soggy. I will make small individual "pieces" instead.

I also steamed my cauliflower in the tmx basket (lined with baking paper) and i suspect that was an error as it made it much wetter than it should have been.

For more info and links on thermomix, gluten free, eating out in canberra come over and like the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glutenfreecanberra

Kerala Curry (JO 15mm) (GF)

just made this quick vegie curry from Jamie Oliver's 15 minute meals. I didn't put the pineapple in because i'm not supposed to eat it at the moment, and geoff wouldn't eat it. bit of a shame because it needed a touch of sweetness. other than that the only change i made was to add some brussels sprouts.

it was ok and i think it would definitely be delicious with the pineapple added.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/keralan-veggie-curry-with-poppadoms-rice-minty-yoghurt

Links - Indian

oh dear, i have 133 links saved in my bloglines ! no wonder it's so hard to find the new posts if there's not more than about 50 lol so here are the Indian ones I had saved to try one day...

Curry (Leaf) Powder
cumin / jeera bread
GLUTEN FREE bajra roti

Palak Panir
moth beans spinach gravy (what are moth beans)
vegetable & egg pulav
egg biriyani
pulav with whole spices
sweet & spicy okra
tomato saar (have made this and it's nice, VERY quick)
paneer butter masala
quick chickpea curry
aloo methi
bean & potato stirfry
garlicky lentils with spinach
potato okra stirfry
brinjal potato stirfry
tomato paneer
potato cauliflower curry
chickpea curry
Channa hariyali (chickpeas with coriander)
black bean curry & potato curry
mock aloo gobi (tmx)

chicken biriyani & gravy
methi chicken
grilled chicken kebab
Hyderabadi chicken biryani
methi murgh - chicken with fenugreek
murgh masallam
chicken vindaloo
chicken masala

koftas

aam kulfi
doodh peda
aam khand

hmmm well that got rid of 32 links lol i feel likei need to hold an indian themed dinner party to try some of these recipes - who's in?!



posted by Karen at http://brazen20au.blogspot.com

Quick & Easy Potato, Pea & Cauliflower Curry (GF)

based on a recipe from jacki passmore's curry in a hurry book

makes enough for 6 adults as the only dish, or halve the recipe to use as a side dish.

1 Large onion, sliced
oil
2 cloved garlic, peeled & chopped
1/2 tspn turmeric
4 tspns Thai Mussamun Curry Paste (check the label for gluten)
2 tspns vegetable stock concentrate (or 2 GF stock cubes, crumbled)
1/2 - 3/4 cup water
8-10 Desiree (pink skinned) chat potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 medium cauliflower, cut into pieces the same size as the potatoes
1 cup of frozen peas

chopped coriander and steamed basmati rice to serve

heat oil in a large wok or pan, add onion and fry over medium heat until translucent
Add garlic, turmeric, curry paste, stock and water and stir well. heat and add potatoes. cover and cook for about 5-8 minutes.
add cauliflower and peas, stir well, re-cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes until all vegies are tender.

sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice.

note: this is a very mild curry.

Curry Vegie Fritters (GF, TMX)

I'm not going to post the method, as this is more a record of ingredients for me :) This recipe is in the new "A Taste of Vegetarian" cookbook from Thermomix. it is vegan and a perfect recipe to use up leftover veg in your fridge ;) here is the gluten free version i made tonight which was YUM!!!! 5/5!

it's a funny recipe though - you swear there's no way it's enough batter for that amount of veg but it's perfect!

600g roughly chopped veg - i used 1 onion, 1 small yellow capsicum (though something red would have been great ;)) half a small cauliflower, some beans and 3 small potatoes, plus half a bunch of finely chopped coriander
3 corn cobs, kernels removed
2 cloves garlic
110g gluten free plain flour (i used white wings)
80g besan / chickpea flour
1 tspn garam masala (made in tmx ;))
1 tspn curry powder
210g water
oil for frying

** see the recipe book for the method!

as i didn't have any avocado to make the salsa the book suggests and dh doesn't like it, i just mixed natural yoghurt and sweet chilli sauce, though i'd thought a spiced yoghurt (with cumin, coriander, S&P and fresh mint) would have been great, but couldn't be bothered to do it lol

i think that these made in teaspoonfuls rather than large spoonfuls would make fantastic finger food for a cocktail party

Links - Vegetarian / Vegetables #3

link to last post #2


palak tambli (spinach dish)

mixed bean palya

eggplant cauliflower & chickpea curry

sweet potato soup with haloumi & seeds

Santa Fe Huevos on Polenta Recipe aka Eggs Ranchero

Links - Vegetarian / Vegetables #2

first list of links to try here http://brazen20au.blogspot.com/2008/07/links-vegetarian-vegetables.html

baked vegetable jalfrezi

Dhansak (eggplant, pumpkin & lentils, indian)

5 minute indian style cabbage

malai kofta

paneer tikka

Punjabi Aloo Gobi – Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes

creamy black lentils

dani's greek style baked beans

red kidney bean curry

roasted garlic cauliflower

mediterranean carrot rolls & salad

sweet potato falafel with yoghurt tahini sauce

cauliflower & date curry

paneer pasanda

masoor dal with lemon

malai kofta

Links - Vegetarian / Vegetables

borlotti bean mole with roast winter squash

Briami (greek vegie dish)

butternut squash & caramelised onion tart

chickpea & sweet potato fritters

creamy carrot soup

falafel

falafel salad

green beans with caramelised shallots

grilled cheese and basil polenta

haloumi salad with hummus & pita crisps

refried beans (using pinto beans)

roasted autumn vegetable chowder

roasted tomato soup

sesame greens (beans & peas)

shredded brussel sprouts & apples

thermomix fennel & apple soup

zucchini ricotta cheese cake (savoury)

Zucchini Pumpkin & Feta cakes

zucchini & tomato gratin

zucchini or squash soup

see also the salads label

Pickles

Choko Pickles
3lb Chokoes
1lb onions

cut up and soak for 24 hrs and covered with water and 1 cup salt, cook til soft

2 1/2 cups sugar - add to pickes
2 cups vinegar
1/2 cup flour
1 tab mustard
1 tab turmeric
1 dessertspoon curry

mix together and add to pickles and before taking from heat add
1 tab golden syrup and stir.

Mustard Pickles
2lb cauliflower, chokoes, green tomatoes or a mixture
1 lb onions
1/2 lb beans
1 tspn salt
enough vinegar to cover (1 - 1.5 pints)
1/2 tspns spice
1 cup golden syrup
12 cloves
12 peppercorns
1 tab each mustard, curry powder and plain flour

cut vegies into pieces, put in basin and stand overnight.
put vinegar, spice, syrup on to boil. adding cloves and peppercorns in muslin bag.
drain vegies. add to boiling vinegar. boil 20 mins or until crisp. remove bag. blend mustard, curry and flour with vinegar. add & simmer 10 mins. bottle in warm jars and seal when cool.

hmmm these instructions don't make that much sense to me, i need mum to explain LOL

OK, turns out mum has never made either of these so if anyone has any tips please do share :)

YUM! sunday cooking

had to duck to lincraft to get a zipper for emelia's princess dress which is my main project this weekend, so i didn't get home til noon. finally cooked up those two caulis into soup which the kids have devoured - it is soooo good!

slight variation on the usual due to lack of ingredients and time:

onion, stock powder and water, about 1-2 garlic cloves crushed, 2 whole caulis cut into florets (large), 1 apple - cook til falling apart
add in some chive cream cheese and buttermilk and blend

serve with homemade garlic bread - yum~


we are also making jam drops as i bought a packet of raspberry tartlets the other day and ryan was addicted but no way i'm buying them all the time. used this recipe but had to add quite a bit more flour (but forgot to weigh it).

Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

Serves 6

Easy winter recipe – only takes 20 minutes to make!
Serve with bread.

4 bacon rashers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups boiling water
2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled
½ large cauliflower, cut into florets
1 x 375ml can evaporated low fat milk
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

1. Heat a large saucepan, add the bacon & onion, cook, stirring, until the onion is soft.

2. Add the water, stock & cauliflower, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Place the mixture in a food processor and process until chopped finely. Return to the pan, add the milk and reheat without boiling. Sprinkle with the chives.

(a weightwatchers recipe)

Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

Serves 6

Easy winter recipe – only takes 20 minutes to make!
Serve with bread.

4 bacon rashers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups boiling water
2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled
½ large cauliflower, cut into florets
1 x 375ml can evaporated low fat milk
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

1. Heat a large saucepan, add the bacon & onion, cook, stirring, until the onion is soft.

2. Add the water, stock & cauliflower, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Place the mixture in a food processor and process until chopped finely. Return to the pan, add the milk and reheat without boiling. Sprinkle with the chives.

(a weightwatchers recipe)

CAULIFLOWER & BACON SOUP & HOMEMADE HAMBURGERS

catch up....

CAULIFLOWER & BACON SOUP

1 large cauliflower, cut into large florets
bacon, maybe about 4 or so rashers, with fat removed and diced
1 large onion, diced
small amount olive oil
chicken stock (i used 3 cubes but my cauli was huge!)
black pepper
water
1 tin evaporated skim milk

heat oil, fry onion and bacon for a few minutes
add some water, then cauli
top water up so it comes about 2/3 of the way up the cauli
add stock cubes and pepper
cook until very soft and starting to fall apart
puree with stick blender, add evap milk and puree to mix.

based on a weight watchers recipe. i highly recommend you DON'T do this one in the slow cooker, the taste of the cauli is incredibly strong and not all that pleasant!

surprisingly the kids all ate 2 bowls of it for lunch!!!



HOMEMADE HAMBURGERS

500g extra lean mince
1 onion, cut into quarters
1 carrot, ends cut off and cut into inch pieces
1 egg
around 2/3-1 cup of instant oats
garlic if desired

using thermomix chop onion, carrot and oats (and garlic), hmmmm speed 6-7 for maybe 5-10 seconds
add mince and egg and mix using reverse and speed 2-4 until well mixed

if possible chill mix in the fridge

use tupperware burger maker thingie (i forget what it's called!) to make burgers - whatever you don't use can be frozen raw or cooked

if possible chill in fridge again before cooking (i say if possible as i never remember to leave enough time to chill it at all lol)

fry in a pan sprayed with cooking spray or a little oil until nicely browned on the outside and cooked through.
you can also fry sliced onions if you like

we served ours on toast because we had lots of sliced bread and nothing else to use LOL but generally i would use rolls from my local bakery (because the burger buns you buy at the supermarket have preservative 282 in them). i've tried making my own rolls but they haven't been very successful :(

toast bottom layer of whatever bread you are using. top with onions if cooked, then a slice of cheese and grill til cheese is melted.
top with sliced tomato, beetroot (we used the organic ones i cooked the other day) and lettuce, some sauce of your choice and serve. you can serve with chips if you like but i think the burgers are too yummy to spoil with chips LOL

you can make a million variations of this of this of course, with herbs or spices in teh meat patties and various sauces or different cheeses on the burger. geoff loves his with a fried egg and bacon it as well.

any leftover cooked patties can be frozen (as above) or crumbled up and used in bolognaise or similar.

bigger versions of photos and more photos here (i don't want to put the original pics here, the file size is ginormous!)