HAPPY HANUKKAH (Chanukah)

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Dec. 18, 2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

[carlo3b]

HAPPY HANUKKAH and a MERRY CHRISTMAS my dear FRiend.. :)

[carlo3b]

Happy Chanukah and a Merry Christmas to the many talented Freepers who continue to amaze me daily!

You want amazement, ha! Try this Bad Boy, it'll knock your socks of.. Happy Healthy and Safe Holidays to you and yours.. :)

LowCarb Cauliflower Alfredo

For those following a Low Carb diet, know that cauliflower is one of those veggies lowest in carbohydrates.
Did you know it is high in Vitamin C, a good source of folacin and an excellent source of natural potassium.

• lg. Cauliflower, prepare in whole or florets
• 6 Tbs. butter
• 2/3 Cup heavy cream
• 1 Cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ground white pepper
• dash of ground nutmeg

Prepare Cauliflower:
Wash, drain and remove outer leaves; cut and trim stems. Break cauliflower into small florets, but it can also be cooked whole.
To microwave cauliflower florets, place in microwave-safe baking dish with 1/2 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap, cook at high (rotating the dish at half-time) for 8 to 10 minutes or until stem ends are tender. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
To microwave whole cauliflower, clean, trim and wrap in plastic wrap. Place, sealed edges down, on microwave-safe serving dish. Cook at high for 3 minutes, turn over, and cook at high for 3 minutes more or until tender. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving.

Alfredo Sauce:
1) Place butter and cream in large skillet over medium-low heat.
2) Cook and stir until butter melts and mixture bubbles; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3) Remove from heat. Gradually stir in cheese until thoroughly blended and smooth.
4) Return briefly to heat to completely blend cheese, but do NOT let sauce bubble or cheese will become lumpy and tough

Buying and Storing Cauliflower:
Select heads that are firm and tightly-flowered, with fine white or creamy white florets and fresh-looking, green leaves. A large head will weigh about three pounds and serve four.
Brown spots on a white cauliflower are most likely only water marks, but yellowish ones may indicate excessive age.Store unwrapped in refrigerator cooler for up to five days.

LowCarb, copyrighted by Morelli Enterprises Inc.

[CajunConservative]

That may be the case, but this is a Happy Hannukah thread. Let's celebrate this holiday with our Jewish FRiends. I for one am enjoying the Kosher recipes. If you want to complain about the problems displaying the nativity start a thread of your own.

[cars for sale]

respond completely please..I did not say the 95% quote.That was another poster. I was kicked off FRep.
for saying there are two types of jews in America.Good God loving types like so many here and the 2nd type we see on TV and movies who simply believe the ends justify the means

[carlo3b]

THEY TRIED TO KILL US. WE WON. LET'S EAT!!!..

LOLOLOL.. I love women with a purpose.. HUGGGGGGGGS.. :)

[carlo3b]

Happy Holidays Chef.. sigh.. :)

[Alouette]

LowCarb Cauliflower Alfredo

Will definitely try this one!

As for the rest of my family which seems to have a genetic aversion to broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, etc.

THEY CAN'T HAVE ANY!!! IT'S ONLY FOR ME!!! I WILL EAT IT ALL MYSELF!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!

[veronica]

HAPPY HANUKKAH to you!

And Merry Christmas to all my Christian friends at FR! :)

[Fawnn]

Does anyone have a recipe for baked (as opposed to sauteed) latkes? I made them once and they were good and not as oily, but lost the recipe.

I'm Protestant, so I am definitely not a latke expert; however,...

You should be able to use your favorite latke recipe and adapt it to baking fairly easily. (I've done this!) As for HOW you bake the latkes, you have two choices:

For either method, I line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil; I now use the non-stick "release" kind.

Method 1 would be to coat the foil with a little olive oil, place the latkes on the foil, and then "spritz" the top of each with a little additional olive oil. (I don't know from Kosher, so I usually use a mixture of olive oil and butter to coat the foil.)

Method 2 would be to use a nonstick spray oil on the pan and on top of the latkes. (I'm soooooooooo sold on Spectrum Naturals [www.spectrumnaturals.com] spray oils over that other nonstick spray that bears my real first name.) Here's a non-Kosher version for baked latkes that will be in my cookbook due out next fall (The Everything Low-Salt Cookbook):

Baked Potato Latkes
Serves 8
Per serving:
Calories: 107.94
Protein: 3.30 g
Carbohydrates: 21.03 g
Total Fat: 1.33 g
Sat. Fat: 0.26 g
Cholesterol: 26.56 mg
Sodium: 141.26 mg
Fiber: 1.44 g

Spectrum Naturals Canola Spray Oil with Butter Flavor or Spectrum Naturals Extra Virgin Olive Spray Oil
4 medium-size potatoes, peeled and grated
1 medium-size red onion, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon dried lemon granules, crushed
½ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives
1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten together
¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon canola or olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Treat a baking sheet with the spray oil.
2. Mix together the remaining ingredients. Spoon the batter onto the baking sheet in 8 equal-sized portions, flattening them slightly. Spray the tops of the pancakes with a light coating of the spray oil.
3. Bake for 10 minutes or until brown on the bottom. Turn and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until evenly browned.

[veronica]

LowCarb Cauliflower Alfredo...

Ohhh that sounds yummy. I'm gonna try it. :)

[bmwcyle]

HAPPY HANUKKAH FROM THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT.

[Cinnamon Girl]

I put carrots, celery, onion, turnip, and parsnip in my chicken soup. It kicks!

[Fawnn]

You're the chef! I'm just a psychic cook. (Psychic as in I'm pretty darn good at guesstimating which little bit o' this and little bit o' that to throw together. LOL)

[veronica]

FYI. :)

[amom]

You are a treasure.

[carlo3b]

I fully understand your beef with what could be the apparent double standards with a strong dose of hypocrisy exhibited in the media my friend, and I rile about it all of the time, but it's the holidays.

I think everybody can see at least some of what you talk about.. you know what I mean?.. However, there will be plenty of time to make your point after we tuck the kids into bed after New Years.. Just a thought.. Carlo Here is a healthy drink that can cool you down.. :)

LowCarb MooLess Soothin Smoothies

A great refreshing Non-Dairy beverage.

• 1/2 cup frozen fruit, as peach, strawberry, pear, (or 1 cup fresh)
• 1/4 cup soft tofu
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 teaspoon Splenda
• 1 20-gram scoop (3/4 oz.) of low-carb soy powder

Very simple directions: toss everything in the blender and mix.

LowCarb, copyrighted by Morelli Enterprises Inc.

[AnalogReigns]

HAPPY HANUKKAH to you too!

(And remember, fellow Christians, if not for Hanukkah, there would BE no Christmas!!!)

[carlo3b]

You are a treasure.

NO you are.. :)

[Betteboop]

Bless you and Dr Atkins!!!!

[cars for sale]

thx for the civil eeply