This holiday season, enjoy two savory side recipes from our talented Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) chefs. These delicious recipes are sure to be a hit at the table. Bon Appétit!
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SMOKED GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE
Serves 8 |
CAULIFLOWER |
SAUCE |
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, cut small
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Toss cauliflower florets with salt, pepper, garlic, honey, and oil.
- Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until cauliflower is lightly toasted. Let cool and keep aside.
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While you’re waiting for the cauliflower to finish, start the sauce.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (1.5 cups reserved)
- 3 cups shredded smoked gouda (1.5 cup reserved)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- First, prepare a roux by heating a large pot over medium/high heat. Add butter. When the butter is melted, add flour, and whisk until the butter and flour form a crumble or paste.
- Slowly add milk to the pot, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk the roux over medium/high heat for about 4-6 minutes or until the roux thickens.
- When the roux is thick, remove from heat and add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of smoked gouda. Whisk until the cheese has melted.
- Add granulated garlic, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
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MAC |
- 1 lb. cooked cavatappi or elbow noodles
- Cheese sauce
- Roasted Cauliflower
- 1.5 cups reserved shredded cheddar
- 1.5 cups reserved smoked gouda
- Preheat Oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix noodles, cheese sauce, roasted cauliflower, ½ cup of the reserved smoked gouda and ½ cup reserved shredded cheddar cheese
- Place mac mixture evenly in a 5 qt oven safe casserole dish and cover the top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover and place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes
- Uncover and finish baking for approximately 5 minutes or until the cheese on top is completely melted.
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BRUSSEL SPROUT AND BROCCOLI SALAD
Serves 8
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SALAD |
VINAIGRETTE |
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1 or 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 3 cups shredded kale
- 1 cup toasted sliced almonds
- ½ cup craisins
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Toss cauliflower florets with salt, pepper, garlic, honey, and oil.
- Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until cauliflower is lightly toasted. Let cool and keep aside.
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- ½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp half and half
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, half and half, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, and mustard powder until fully combined.
- Add in sliced brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, red onion, kale and craisins and toss together until salad is fully covered in the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place in a serving bowl and finish with a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top.
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